Final opportunities for 2022/23: Attend ISW; upcoming TA training workshop on marking

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Hello LFS TAs,

With the end of the 2022 term fast approaching we have two items to share.

First, opportunities to attend the Instructional Skills Workshops (ISW) are drawing to a close for this academic year. The ISWs are very popular at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT). They usually have a very long waitlist and are difficult to get into. LFS has agreed to cover the cost of $225 to attend for 6 TAs in our faculty. If you would like to attend and have it paid for by LFS please let one of us know immediately (spots are limited). The ISW workshops are planning to transition back to an in-person format before September (pending Public Health Orders) which will likely increase the waitlist. Undergraduate and graduate TAs are welcome.  

If you would like some additional information on the ISW please watch the video prepared by CTLT here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO2O6t4Fs1M&feature=emb_logo

Once complete, you would receive a certificate of completion and a note on your transcript that you have successfully attending this internationally recognized training opportunity.

Second, our final TA training workshop will be happening in early April. This workshop will focus on tips for marking final exams and essays. If you have any pressing questions that you would like to see covered in this workshop now is the time to let us know.

Cheers,

Alysha Deslippe (alyshade@student.ubc.ca)
LFS TA Training Coordinators

 

Summer 2022 – LFS TA Application open March 7-18, 2022

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Hello, TA Candidates,

Yes, it’s time to think about the Summer terms of 2022…

The LFS TA Application will be open for 10 business days only, to accept applications for Summer 2022 TAships for all Summer terms.

  • The TA App will be open from Mon., March 7th, 2022 at 9:30am through Fri., March 18th, 2022 at 4:30pm.

After it closes March 18th at 4:30pm, application is by instructor or administrator invitation only.

If you are off-campus you must use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access the website.
Check the UBC IT website for help at: https://it.ubc.ca/services/email-voice-internet/myvpn

Questions? Email Virginia Frankian at lfs.ta@ubc.ca

LFS TA Workshop – Returning to In-Person Teaching (Livestreaming Available)

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Hello LFS TAs,
Happy Wednesday! As announced previously, we are going to have a ’Student Participation & Engagement, Returning to In-Person Teaching’ Workshop tomorrow (Feb 17th) 11AM-12PM at MCML 258.
For any folks who would like to attend but cannot make it in person, livestreaming is also available at:
This workshop will go over some different teaching strategies to promote student participation as you transition from online to in-person spaces. It will also help identify some strategies for TAs to help mediate non-compliance of COVID-19 policies in classroom spaces, and other behavioural disruptions that previous TAs have had to address with in-person teaching. This workshop will go over topics that are relevant for TAs who are completely new to in-person teaching and those who have taught in-person prior to COVID-19. All experience levels are welcomed! 
To help keep everyone safe, we will follow all UBC COVID-19 procedures for distancing, mask wearing and sanitizing of indoor spaces. To help us set up the room, please RSVP using the Qualtrics link below:
 
We will provide coffee and donuts at the end of the session that can be taken to go. (Yay!)
Cheers,
Alysha Deslippe (alyshade@student.ubc.ca)
LFS TA Training Coordinators

LFS Returning to In-Person Teaching Workshop (Come for Coffee & Donuts!)

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Hello LFS TAs,
Happy Monday! We would like to welcome everyone to attend a ‘Returning to In-Person Teaching‘ workshop happening this Thursday (the 17th) from 11:00-12:00 in MCML 258.
This workshop will go over some different teaching strategies to promote student participation as you transition from online to in-person spaces. It will also help identify some strategies for TAs to help mediate non-compliance of COVID-19 policies in classroom spaces, and other behavioural disruptions that previous TAs have had to address with in-person teaching. This workshop will go over topics that are relevant for TAs who are completely new to in-person teaching and those who have taught in-person prior to COVID-19. All experience levels are welcomed! 
To help keep everyone safe, we will follow all UBC COVID-19 procedures for distancing, mask wearing and sanitizing of indoor spaces. To help us set up the room, please RSVP using the Qualtrics link below:
 
We will provide coffee and donuts at the end of the session that can be taken to go. (Yay!)
For any folks who would like to attend but can not make it onsite, we will live stream the workshop. 
Cheers,
Alysha Deslippe (alyshade@student.ubc.ca)
LFS TA Training Coordinators

February Instructional Skills Workshop – SPACE AVAILABLE

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Hello LFS TAs,

The February Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) still has some space available. Dates are as follows:

Meeting 1: Tuesday, Feb. 1, 4 – 6 PM
Meeting 2: Sunday, Feb. 6, 9 AM – 3 PM
Meeting 3: Thursday, Feb. 10, 9 AM – 5 PM
Meeting 4: Sunday, Feb. 13, 9 AM – 5 PM

This is a really great learning experience to further your skills as a knowledge facilitator!

If you would like more information please visit the ISW website here. 

If you are interested in attending, please let us know ASAP.

Cheers, 

Alysha Deslippe (alyshade@student.ubc.ca)
LFS TA Training Coordinators 

Centre for Teaching and Learning January TA Institute – NEXT WEEK

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Hello LFS TAs, 

Hopefully everyone had a chance to enjoy some time away from their studies over the holiday season. The Centre for Teaching and Learning Technologies (CTLT) is holding a series of workshops that may be of interest. You can attend any number of the workshops offered below. If you attend 4 of a particular ‘theme’ and complete the posted pre/post sessions questions, CTLT will provide you with a letter of completion. Information on the themes and pre/post questions can be found here. 

Offered sessions include: 

Accessibility-Centred Design: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

January 17, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Establishing a Positive TA Experience Working with Faculty Members: Do’s and Don’ts

January 18, 2022, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Race and Classroom Power Dynamics in TA’ing

January 18, 2022, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Presentation and Lecturing Skills

January 18, 2022, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Checking Our Work: An Introduction to Researching Your Own Teaching

January 19, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Adapting the Classroom Environment for Flexible Teaching Models: Face-to-Face, Online and Hybrid Learning

January 19, 2022, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Time Management Skills for Graduate Students and TAs – January 19, 2022

January 19, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Leading Online Synchronous Discussions… When should I? How should I?

January 20, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Introduction to TA Training for Classroom Climate and Indigenous Topics

January 20, 2022, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Welcome to Your Union! Knowing—and USING—Your TA Rights

January 20, 2022, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

In a Room or on Zoom: How to Balance Participatory Learning with Didactic Lecturing

January 21, 2022, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Trauma-Informed Teaching

January 21, 2022, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Making the Grade: Marking, Feedback and Assessment for Learning

January 21, 2022, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cheers, 
 
Alysha Deslippe (alyshade@student.ubc.ca)
LFS TA Training Coordinators

Invitation to TA Needs Assessment

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Hello LFS TAs,
This is Amelie, one of the LFS TA Coordinators for the 2021-22 academic year (the other being Alysha who sent out the email about ISW seat reservation previously). As we are nearing the end of winter term 1, we would like to invite you to reflect on your experience as a TA and provide feedback to the LFS TA Training Program.
Please let us know your needs as a TA and how this program can support your professional development by completing the anonymous TA Needs Assessment Survey below:
This survey consists of 8 questions, which takes about 10-15 min to complete. The survey is always open, but it would be much appreciated if you could submit your response by Dec 10. Your responses will help us identify potential ways to improve the training program and coordinate future TA orientation and workshops based on your needs and interest. Please stay tuned for more information about the coming events!
If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please do not hesitate to contact me or Alysha.
Best regards,
Alysha Deslippe (alyshade@student.ubc.ca)
LFS TA Training Coordinators

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) offered by the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technologies (CTLT) – LFS TA reserved seats

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Hello LFS TA community,
My name is Alysha and I am one of the two new LFS TA coordinators for this school year. We wanted to share with everyone a really great learning opportunity offered by the The Center for Teaching, Learning and Technologies (CTLT) here at UBC.
CTLT runs a variety of really great workshops available to TAs. In particular, they have a multi-session training program called the ‘Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)’ that is recognized by various other institutions. The ISW walks through some basics in knowledge facilitation in hands on ways (ex. learning how to incorporate experiential learning techniques into teaching practice).
More information about the ISW, including when it’s offered can be found here: https://ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/all-our-programs/instructional-skills-workshops/
If anyone is interested, LFS has committed 6 seats to graduate TAs in the faculty. This means that you would be able to attend the ISW without having to pay the registration fees. Please reply to this email with your name and the course(s) you are currently TAing if you would like of those seats. Once a seat has been assigned, you will be able to pick the dates in consultation with CTLT that best fit your schedule to attend.
If at any point you have questions or recommendations about TA related training or events please don’t hesitate to let myself or Amelie know.
Cheers,
Alysha
Doctoral Student, Human Nutrition
Amelie
Master student, Food Science

Exam invigilator Job Description

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From: StudentAffairs Exam Coordinator <exam.coordinator@ubc.ca>
Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 7:20 PM
Subject: Centre for Accessibility – Invigilator job posting help request

Hello,

Hope you are enjoying autumn. At the Centre for Accessibility UBC we are looking to hire about 80-90 graduate students in our team to work part time as an invigilator. Would it be possible to help circulate this posting to all students in your department?

Interested applicants can apply through Careers Online with their resume and cover letter.

In case, if students are unable to login or use this link they can use the following steps:

Go to https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/jobs/detail/4bccd5276de148e1dd8fcf6ac7c98b82  > Click on student/alumni > login using your CWL and password > In the search box type “exam invigilator” > posting should show up.

Please have them apply with a cover letter and resume, clearly indicating your experience and interest for the job

If they have any further questions or concerns, they can contact exam.coordinator@ubc.ca

Thank you, if you have questions or concerns please reach out to us.

Best Regards,
Ron Au-Yang, B.Com
Exam Coordinator | Centre for Accessibility
Pronouns: He/His/His
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http://students.ubc.ca/access

 

Exam invigilator Job Description
Job ID: 870687

Job Title: Exam Invigilator, Centre for Accessibility
Job Type: Part Time (29 hrs./wk. or less)
Organization Type: UBC Faculty, Department, Unit or Student Group
Hours per Week: 5-29
Field of Work: Education, Training and Teaching
Job Nature: On-Campus (UBC Vancouver) Job
Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Job Description
The Centre for Accessibility is seeking UBC graduate students to invigilate exams for students with disabilities. As per UBC Policy #73, invigilators are part and parcel to removing barriers and providing equitable opportunities for students with disabilities writing exams. Invigilators are expected to treat all students and colleagues with fairness, dignity, and respect, while maintaining exam procedures and protocols.
**Preference will be given to Masters and PhD students; however, undergraduate students who are not taking courses with exams are welcome to apply. Please note that you cannot be registered in any course with exams throughout the year **
Duties include: preparing, starting, monitoring, and ending exams for students with disabilities in private spaces or group settings; setting up adaptive and computer equipment for the exams; ensuring examinees adhere to UBC and Centre for Accessibility exam procedures; maintaining good communication with Exam Coordinators and working as part of a team with other invigilators; compiling detailed and accurate records and incident reports. Other assigned tasks by Exam coordinators. Centre for Accessibility invigilators must strictly adhere to the University’s regulations and procedures regarding exams.
Qualifications
These positions are open only to registered UBC students who are not currently taking courses with exams.
Please submit full application:
A strong cover letter
Resume
Submission of an unofficial transcript are required.
The cover letter should include your expected graduation date. Students taking courses with exams will not be considered. Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:
*** Must be able to attend training on September 28, 2019 (Saturday)***
* Friendly demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
* Contributes to a positive, respectful and dynamic team environment.
* Ability to work and remain calm while under stress and pressure.
* Effective written and oral communication. Successful candidates must have the ability to compose detailed reports using clear, concise business English.
* Outstanding attention to detail and ability to accurately follow procedures.
* Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.
* Punctuality and reliability essential.
* Ability to follow directions, work independently, and to work within a team environment.
* Flexible schedule and ability to commit an average availability of 12 hours per week.
*Must be available to take shifts between 7:30am and 10:00pm.
* Experience working with persons with disabilities, in education, or in a service- oriented environment is an asset.
Experience Level
Current Students in an Undergraduate Program, Current Students in a Master’s Program, Current Students in a PhD Program