Dear LFS TAs,

If you are new to Connect or Canvas, or find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out how to do things like access assignments and rubrics, upload grades, or submit feedback, we want to help! Next week we are offering a free technology workshop to answer all of your questions and help you work more efficiently. This workshop will be facilitated by Duncan McHugh from the LFS Learning Centre.

When? Thursday September 21, 2017 (between 14.00-17.00)
Where? Room FNH 300

Refreshments will be provided!

Please register at the following link:
https://goo.gl/forms/HQzly0dUC5Ifuod12

See you on Thursday!

Fernanda and Colin

Dear Term 1 LFS TA’s!

Mark your calendars- the LFS TA Training Orientation is fast approaching!  If you will be TA’ing in LFS in any capacity in the 2017/2018 academic year.

Date: Thursday September 7th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Agora (MacMillan basement).

At the orientation, you will become familiar with:

• Key resources to help you build your teaching skills
• People and policies relevant to your role as a TA
• The expectations of you as a TA and what you can expect

Please register before August 31 at https://goo.gl/forms/w0O5DFVBhRO6vnJn2

(New link for sign up!)

***We will provide a light breakfast, coffee, and lunch!***  

Fernanda Mujica and Colin Dring
Teaching Assistant Training Coordinators | Land and Food Systems

ta.training@ubc.ca | https://blogs.ubc.ca/lfsta/

If you are interested in the following Term 1 TA position, please contact the instructor directly.  The find out when this course is scheduled, please refer to the course calendar listing here: 

FNH 300 001 – 2017 Winter Session, Term 1 (144 available TA support hours)

WORK PERFORMED

Answer student questions related to completion of 5 problem-set assignments per student
Mark problem sets and provide feedback to students
Assist with marking of midterm and final exam (calculation-based questions)
Perform other related duties as required (eg. assignment & marking key updates, assist with evaluation of oral student group presentations)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education and Knowledge Requirements: Undergraduate degree in food science and thorough understanding of undergraduate-level food process science, particularly with respect to mass and energy balances and thermal food processing techniques and calculations. Senior undergraduate students who have completed FHN 300 with excellent marks may also be considered when graduate students are not available.

Skills: TA’s are expected to have a proficiency in Math. Ability to correspond effectively with the Instructor and to ask questions when uncertain about marking responsibilities. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Computer experience required (Excel preferred). Ability to correspond with students regarding questions during exams and office hours.

John Frostad
john.frostad@ubc.ca

The 2017-2018 LFS TA Coordinators are:

Fernanda Mujica, email:mfmujica@mail.ubc.ca (returning)

Colin Dring, email: colin.dring@ubc.ca (new position)

The 2017W Term 1 LFS TA Orientation has been booked.  Please mark the date:

Thursday, September 7, 2017

0900 to 1300 in AGORA – MacMillan Building Lower Level

 

The 2017 Winter Session TA assignments are underway.  Please note – instructors have until Friday, July 28 to select their 2017W Term 1 and Term 2 TA’s.

CTLT is providing a wide-array of free workshops and events for UBC Teaching Assistants in the upcoming months. Here is a list of upcoming workshops and events that may be of interest to your TAs.

Workshop Facilitation Workshop (for TA Coordinators & Senior TAs)

August 21, 2017
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
This Facilitation Basics workshop is meant for TA Training Coordinators or senior TAs who will be delivering facilitated sessions focused on teaching enhancement for TAs. We will focus on developing key skills for designing and facilitating workshops. More info

TA-Instructor Working Relationship (for TAs)

August 31, 2017
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Chilcotin Room (256)
In this session, we will explore the various needs and expectations that structure the TA-Instructor relationship with the aim of helping you build a harmonious and rewarding professional relationship with the instructors you work with. More info

Mentoring (for Senior TAs)

September 19, 2017
9:00 am–3:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
This workshop is mean for TAs who will be serving, formally or informally as mentors in their department. We will focus on developing specific mentoring skills following an interactive and peer-based model which will give mentors the opportunity to learn about and practice these skills. More info

Introduction to Canvas Basics (for TAs)

August 29, 2017 | Register
1:00 pm – 3:00pm

September 7, 2017 | Register
10:00am – 12:00pm

September 12, 2017 | Register
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

September 20, 2017 | Register
10:00am – 12:00 pm

All sessions will be held in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

This introductory session will explore general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communications, discussion boards, using the SpeedGrader, uploading and editing course content, and assignments.

REMINDER

The 2017 Winter Session TA application will close tomorrow, June 2nd.  Please submit your application ASAP!!

Remember – you can only access the application from the UBC Campus or via a VPN connection.

Dear LFS Graduate Students,

We are looking for a new LFS TA Training Program coordinator to join our team for the 2017-2018 academic year. The position is for approximately 110 hours at $30.32/hour and the deadline to apply is June 1. Please check job posting for details.

20172018TACoordinator

Sincerely,
Carrie and Fernanda