19 March 2024
13.30-17.30
B4-3006
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 March 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
13.00 – 13.30 Check in
13.30 – 13.45 Welcome Speech + Team Building
13.45 – 14.30 Regulations on TAship
14.30 – 14.35 Q&A
14.35 – 15.20 Canvas
15.20 – 15.25 Q&A
13.45 – 14.30 Regulations on TAship
14.30 – 14.35 Q&A
14.35 – 15.20 Canvas
15.20 – 15.25 Q&A
Coffee Break
15.40 – 16.25 Speed Dating: Room's Equipment; Practical
Advice for TAs
16.25 – 16.30 Q&A
16.30 – 17.15 Conflict Resolution
17.15 – 17.20 Q&A
17.20 – 17.30 Closing & Awarding Ceremony
Coffee break
15.40 – 16.25 Speed Dating: Room's Equipment; Practical
Advice for TAs
16.25 – 16.30 Q&A
16.30 – 17.15 Conflict Resolution
17.15 – 17.20 Q&A
17.20 – 17.30 Closing & Awarding Ceremony
Coffee break
Important
- It is highly recommended to prepare for the training in advance.
- Guidelines are available under the Content & guidelines section.
Content & guidelines
Host - Viktoria Mikhaylova (Senior Specialist, Education Department) and Daria Nasedkina (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), Julia Mochalova (Senior Specialist for Education) and Yash Madhwal (Experienced TA)
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 – Maxin Kiselev (Skoltech Professor)
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), Adeliia Idiiatullina (Senior Specialist, Education Department) and Viktoria Makhailova (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