LFS TA Equitable Marking Workshop & TA appreciation lunch

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Hello LFS TAs,
You’ve just about made it through another successful school year! To help everyone prepare for final exam/assignment marking, there will be a workshop on Tuesday April 12th offered by the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT). This workshop will outline some key concepts in how to mark equitably and efficiently. These are important skill to help ensuring that students are being graded fairly. All TAs are welcome to come share their own unique experiences. We will follow the workshop with a TA appreciation lunch catered by Savoury City.
Time: 10:30am-1:00pm (lunch will start at noon)
Location: MCML 256
If you would to join is for lunch please RSVP here by 10:00am on Thursday April 7th. If you’re not sure yet, we will have a couple extra lunches but they will be provided on a first come first serve basis.
Cheers,
Amelie and Alysha
LFS TA Training Program Co-ordinators 

 

Winter 2022/23 – LFS TA Application open Mar 31-Apr 30, 2022 only

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Hello, TA Candidates,

Yes, it’s time to think about the Winter terms of 2022/23 …

The LFS TA Application will soon be open to accept applications for Winter 2022/23  TAships for all Winter terms.

  • The TA App will be open from Thurs., March 31st, 2022 at 9:30am through
    Sat., April 30th, 2022 at 4:30pm.

After it closes April 30th 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

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