LEARN for TA's

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Location: Online, MS Teams

Description

This workshop is a Question & Answer (Q&A) session focusing on the effective use of LEARN for TAs.

By the end of this session, TAs will be able to:

  • use the LEARN environment to communicate with students,
  • use some of the basic tools within LEARN, specifically how to:
    • send Announcements,
    • upload Content,
    • sort by/interact with Groups
    • monitor Discussions,
    • grade Dropbox items, and
    • enter grades

Note:  This workshop will be primarily a Q&A session and will be hands on. For effective participation in the session, TAs are encouraged to self-enroll in the Teaching Assistant Training LEARN Site and review “Pre-work for LEARN for TAs (CTE6550)” module prior to the workshop. TAs should also be enrolled in the course they will be working in with the appropriate permissions, and should know the sorts of tasks that they will be asked to complete as a TA in that course to make best use of their time in the session.

This session will be offered remotely through MS Teams.

Registrants will receive a link to join the session, 24 hours before the session begins.

AFTER completing the prerequisite module, please come prepared to this Q&A session with your remaining questions.Your LEARN questions will be answered and specific scenarios in LEARN will be demonstrated, as needed.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.