Happy end-of-term, LFS TAs! We would appreciate 3 mins of your time to tell us how the term went: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6EV8yvTDUdvnE34

We are putting out a call for applications for those who have completed the requirements to receive the LFS Advanced TA Skills Letter of Completion!

Eligibility:

• A TA must be a part of the LFS Faculty to receive a letter.
• TAs must attend 5 independent advanced TA skills training opportunities to receive a letter. These training opportunities can be offered by the LFS TA Training Program, the LFS Learning Centre, The Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology (CTLT) or another recognized TA training entity at UBC.
• Three of 5 workshops must be completed within LFS programs.
• The 5 workshops must consist of the following content:
  • 3 workshops related to content in teaching fundamentals.
  • 1 workshop related to content in equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) aspects.
  • 1 workshop related to teaching theory/pedagogy.

If you have met these requirements (i.e., completed all five workshops), please email your LFS TA coordinators (lexisly@mail.ubc.ca and sbristow@student.ubc.ca) by December 13th to receive instructions to apply. It is important that TAs only enroll and submit a package when they are finished all 5 trainings.

Thanks for all your great work this term!

Questions?

Email Lexis (lexisly@mail.ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca)

Dear TAs,

As UBC transitions to Workday’s Final Grade Submission Tool (FGST), we encourage you to take advantage of the support and resources designed to help with grade entry.

Here’s what’s available:

• Q&A Zoom Sessions: Interactive sessions to review processes, troubleshoot, and get real-time answers.
• Live Troubleshooting Support: Available via email from December 9-23 for one-on-one assistance.

In the attached one-pager (see WorkdayGradeEntrySummary_LFS) you’ll find an overview of key resources, including step-by-step guides and tutorial videos.

Visit the  Resources and Support for UBC faculty and instructors webpage for session dates and times.

We strongly encourage you to participate in these sessions to ensure a smooth experience with grade submissions.

Preparing to grade 50 essays? Marking with a teaching team? Worried about using a rubric? Gear up for grading season with the LFS TA Training Program!

We (along with the Life Sciences Institute TA Training Program) are inviting all TAs (new and returning) to a workshop Strategies for Final Exams: Grading & Feedback on Tomorrow, December 3rd at 10 am – 12 pm in Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL) Room 101.

Snacks will be provided!

Register at: tinyurl.com/gradingszn

 

Questions?

Email Lexis (lexisly@mail.ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca)