Location: Online (MS Teams)
Facilitator: Scott Anderson (CTE) & Richard Li (CTE)
Description
This workshop is a Q&A session with CTE Faculty Liaisons, who can assist with effective use of LEARN. Please come prepared with your remaining questions AFTER completing the prerequisite module. Your LEARN questions will be answered and specific scenarios in LEARN will be demonstrated, as needed.
By the end of this session, TAs will be able to use the LEARN environment to communicate with students, have basic knowledge of the tools available within LEARN, and enter grades. TAs should be enrolled in the course they will be working in as a TA with the appropriate permissions, and should know the sorts of tasks that they will be asked to complete in that course to make best use of their time in the prerequisite module and the Q&A session.
A required pre-requisite to the workshop is Unit 3: Using LEARN Tools as a TA in Teaching Online: Basic Skills for TAs (CTE1406). Undergraduate and graduate TA's can access the module through the Teaching Assistant Training LEARN site. If you are a graduate student participating in the Fundamentals of University Teaching program, you can also access the module through the LEARN site for the Fundamentals of University Teaching program. This online module will introduce you to the online learning environment and strategies for being an effective TA for remote and online courses. You will learn about the unique needs of online students the role of TAs in online courses, the useful tools in the learning management system and strategies for communicating with students, facilitating online discussions, and providing feedback.
This session will be offered remotely through MS Teams. Registrants will receive a link to join the session, 24 hours before the session begins.
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 visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo. CTE’s online workshops are delivered through either WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or Bongo with the audio component available either as captioning or a transcript. CTE’s face-to-face workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, and note-takers. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining workshop content in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, please let us know by emailing cte@uwaterloo.ca. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.