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TA Training Resources
The TA training resourcesÌýavailable here are designed to provideÌýteaching assistantsÌýinformation and guidance on the facilitation and planning of online courses as well as assisting faculty with online courses.ÌýPlease review each training moduleÌýbelow for more information.
Online TA Training Modules
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TA Training Module 1
Online Teaching Assistants: Assisting Faculty in Online Courses
This module is for Teaching Assistants (TAs) with responsibilities related to assisting faculty in online courses such as chat moderation during synchronous sessions, grading, office hours, and other roles. TAs in online courses who are responsible for the facilitation and design of online classes should also complete the moduleÌýFacilitating and Planning Online Classes.
View orÌýdownload a PDF of Assisting Faculty in Online Courses.
Supporting documentÌýin this module:ÌýRole of Online Teaching Assistants (TAs) at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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TA Training Module 2
Online Teaching Assistants: Facilitating and Planning Online Classes
This module is intended for Teaching Assistants (TAs) in online courses who are responsible for the facilitation of online courses (i.e., design and/or facilitation responsibilities including full classes and discussion sections). TAs in other roles, such as those assisting with synchronous sessions, grading, office hours, etc. do not need to complete this module and should complete the module Assisting Faculty in Online Courses.
View or download a PDF of Facilitating and Planning Online Courses.
Supporting document in this module:
Reading: Applying Cognitive Science to Online Teaching and Learning Strategies (from OnlineÌýTeaching at Its Best:ÌýMerging Instructional Design with Teaching and Learning Research)
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TA Training Module 3
Learning Management Systems and Technology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
This module provides information and resources forÌýthe learning management systems and web conferencing platform used with online coursesÌýat Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
View or download a PDF of Learning Management Systems and Technology.
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TA Training Module 4
Introduction to Inclusive PedagogyÌý
This module provides introductory information for TAs about inclusive pedagogy in the higher education classroom.Ìý
View or download a PDF of Introduction to Inclusive Pedagogy.
Equity Concerns: Options and Support
A resourceÌýoutlining information onÌýequity concerns, including options and support, through the Office of Equity and Title IX.Ìý
View or download a PDF of Equity Concerns: Options and Support.