27 October 2023
12.30-16.30
B4-3007
Training: Towards excellence
in Teaching Assistantship
in Teaching Assistantship
Bolshoy Boulevard 30, bld. 1
About event
- 5 burning topics to discuss (from Canvas to equipment in learning auditoria)
- Playing format (cases, quizzes, games) & friendly atmosphere
- Valuable tips & advice from the experienced TAs
- Networking of TAs, administrative personnel
This October Skoltech invites future Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join the Training: Towards excellence in Teaching Assistantship. The aim of this educational element is to share with the participants the valuable knowledge, tools and techniques that can be applied during the work in a TA role.
Program
12.00 – 12.30 Registration
12.30 – 12.45 Welcome Speech + Team Building
12.45 – 13.30 Topic 1: Regulations on TAship
13.30 – 13.35 Q&A
13.35 – 14.00 Topic 2: Practical Advice for TAs
14.00 – 14.05 Q&A
12.45 – 13.30 Topic 1: Regulations on TAship
13.30 – 13.35 Q&A
13.35 – 14.00 Topic 2: Practical Advice for TAs
14.00 – 14.05 Q&A
14.05 – 14.50 Topic 3: Conflict Resolution
Coffee Break
15.05 – 15.50 Topic 4: Canvas
15.50 – 15.55 Q&A
15.55 – 16.15 Topic 5: On Room's Equipment
16.15 – 16.20 Q&A
16.20 – 16.30 – Closing & Awarding Ceremony
Coffee break
Coffee Break
15.05 – 15.50 Topic 4: Canvas
15.50 – 15.55 Q&A
15.55 – 16.15 Topic 5: On Room's Equipment
16.15 – 16.20 Q&A
16.20 – 16.30 – Closing & Awarding Ceremony
Coffee break
Important
- It is highly recommended to prepare for the training in advance.
- Guidelines will become available under the Content & guidelines section on October 20.
Content & guidelines
Host - Viktoria Mikhaylova (Senior Specialist, Education Department)
Content:
Content:
- Categories of TAs (credits, compensation, extra);
- TA process flow: from nomination to getting credits/compensation;
- TA Responsibilities.
Hosts - Alina Bazhenova (Experienced TAs) and Julia Mochalova (Senior Specialist for Education)
Content:
Content:
- Tips: Canvas VS Telegram;
- Tips: Preparation of the Announcements;
- Tips: Distribution of the deadlines;
- Tips: Dealing with the student's attendance;
- Tips: Grading rules
Host – Daria Tokmeninova (Head of Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence) and Irina Shakirova (Senior Specialist for Education)
Content:
Content:
- Types of conflicts TAs might be involved in;
- Method(s) of conflict resolution;
- Framework(s) for conflict prevention and positive resolution.
Host - Adeliia Idiiatullina (Senior Specialist, Education Department)
Content:
Content:
- Organising Canvas page of the course (uploading files, checking grading system, scheduling, posting announcements);
- Managing attendance & grades in Canvas;
- Creating assignments, quizzes in Canvas.
Host – Roman Dilman (Multimedia Engineer, IT Department) and Adeliia Idiiatullina (Senior Specialist, Education Department)
Content:
Content:
- Short training on the equipment in learning auditorium:
- Projector;
- Microphone;
- HDMI;
- Recording tools.
Registration
Registration is now open
Contact
e-mail: education@skoltech.ru
jira: Education Support HelpDesk
phone: +7 (495) 280-1481
address: 30c1 Bolshoi boulevard, Skolkovo, 121205, Russian Federation
jira: Education Support HelpDesk
phone: +7 (495) 280-1481
address: 30c1 Bolshoi boulevard, Skolkovo, 121205, Russian Federation