Location: Online
Facilitators: Jason Thompson and Stephen Tosh
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,
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use some of the basic tools within LEARN (depending on your TA role in LEARN), specifically how to :
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sort by/interact with Groups (TA Level 2 in LEARN)
- monitor Discussions (TA Level 2 in LEARN)
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grade Dropbox items (TA Level 2 in LEARN)
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enter grades (TA Level 2 in LEARN)
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create Announcements (TA Level 4 in LEARN)
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upload Content (TA Level 4 in LEARN)
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For effective participation in the Q&A session there is pre-reading you are required to do that is found in the Teaching Assistant Training LEARN site.
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You must self-register in the Teaching Assistant Training LEARN course and access the content under "Pre-work for LEARN for TAs (CTE6550)".
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Note: 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.
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AFTER completing the prerequisite module indicated above, please come prepared to this Q&A session with your remaining questions.
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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 update your "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. 43153) 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.