Hello all LFS TAs,

We will be holding our first Community of Practice of 2014 next week on February 5th from 1-2 pm in MCML 154.

This CoP will feature a training session by Kyle Nelson on UBC’s campus-wide Early Alert Program. Early Alert is a tool that TAs and instructors can use to support struggling students – the session on Feb. 5th will explain how Early Alert simplifies the process to connect students to campus resources and supports.

Snacks and beverages will be provided; there will also be some free marking resources available for those interested. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to Bryanna at bryannathiel@gmail.com.

Some introductory info about Early Alert:

In support of UBC’s goal to create a campus community that is deeply conducive to student wellbeing and success, UBC has launched the Early Alert program.  With Early Alert, faculty members and TAs can identify their concerns about students who are facing difficulties sooner and in a more coordinated way.  This enables faculty and TAs to give students the earliest possible connection to the right resources and support, before difficulties put their academic success at risk. (http://blog.students.ubc.ca/earlyalert/)

 

Kind regards,

Bryanna Thiel and Dru Yates

Hello LFS TAs,

This is a reminder about the TA Orientation session for new and returning TAs on January 16th (tomorrow!).

At the 2-hour orientation, you will become familiar with:

• Resources on campus that can be used to build your teaching skills
• Key people and policies relevant to the TA role
• What you can expect in your position as an LFS TA

When: 4-6pm on January 16th, 2014

Where: MCML 350

 

The orientation will also include a free pizza dinner.

Register here before January 15th at midnight to secure your spot in this event. If you would like to come but are unable to attend for the entire 2hrs, just let us know.

If you have any questions, please e-mail bryannathiel@gmail.com. And stay tuned for other upcoming TA Training events throughout the term!

Cheers,

Dru and Bryanna

LFS TA Training Coordinators

Hello all LFS TAs,

Today will be our second Community of Practice from 12-1 pm in MCML 318.

This is the venue for you to get answers to challenges you are facing in your TA position this semester, to share successes you have had with other TAs, or to prepare for your upcoming TA position in Term 2. (For those of you who are not part of a larger TA team, this can be a particularly good opportunity to talk to other TAs.)

Snacks and beverages will be provided; there will also be some free marking resources available for those interested. We look forward to seeing you there!

Kind regards,

Bryanna Thiel and Dru Yates

Hello LFS TAs and Grad Students,

 

This is a reminder that we have LFS TA Training Program workshop tomorrow from 4-6 pm in Mcml 350. The workshop is to provide training and support to TAs and aspiring TAs in a task that makes up the bulk of our workload – marking and assessment.

Join us and a Center for Teaching and Learning Technology trained professional to learn how to:

1) mark quickly and consistently

2) provide constructive and fair feedback

3) make sure the marks meet course expectations

The course will be participant centered, so please bring questions, challenges and problems you have faced or expect to face.

If you cannot make the entire workshop due to conflicting commitments, please let us know so we can do our best to accommodate your participation.

Pizza dinner will be served after the workshop, so please

and register here today!
Questions, concerns, or comments? Contact Bryanna at bryannathiel@gmail.com

Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Council

lfsgrads@gmail.com