23 March, 2023
12.30-15.00
B4-3005 & B4-3006
Training: Towards excellence
in Teaching Assistantship
in Teaching Assistantship
Bolshoy Boulevard 30, bld. 1
About event
This year 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.
- 6 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, faculty
Program
12.00 - 12.30 – Registration
12.30 - 12.45 – Welcome speech
12.45 - 14.25 – Speed dating: 6 Teams & 6 Stations & 6 Burning topics related to TAship
14.25 - 14.50 – Summary from each Station. Q&A
14.50 - 15.00 – Closing ceremony
12.30 - 12.45 – Welcome speech
12.45 - 14.25 – Speed dating: 6 Teams & 6 Stations & 6 Burning topics related to TAship
14.25 - 14.50 – Summary from each Station. Q&A
14.50 - 15.00 – Closing ceremony
Speed dating: rules of the game
- Every group must pass all the stations;
- Every station will challenge you (quiz, case study, games);
- 6Teams and stations
- 15Minutes for passing each station
- 2Minutes for a break between the stations
Important
- It is highly recommended to prepare in advance for a Speed dating part.
- Guidelines with the useful information will be shared here on March, 16.
Speed dating: 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.
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.
Hosts - Yash Madhwal & Aysylu Askarova (Experienced TAs)
Content:
Content:
- Giving constructive feedback
- Working with plagiat
- Tips: Canvas VS Telegram;
- Tips: Preparation of the Announcements;
- Tips: Distribution of the deadlines;
- Tips: Dealing with the student's attendance.
Host – Maxim Kiselev, (Skoltech faculty)
Content:
Content:
- Types of conflicts TAs might be involved in;
- Method(s) of conflict resolution;
- Framework(s) for conflict prevention and positive resolution.
Host – Elizaveta Tikhomirova (Professor of the Practice, Faculty)
Content:
Content:
- Tips on online learning;
- Increasing the engagement of online participants;
- Online tools and techniques for successful teaching;
Host – Roman Dilman (Multimedia Engineer, IT Department)
Content:
Content:
- Short training on the equipment in learning auditorium:
- Projector;
- Microphone;
- HDMI;
- Recording tools.
Registration
Register now. Only 30 seats are available!
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