GTA 102:Beyond the First Week

Carrie ZuckermanMonica BaziotesKenneth Games

CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

Working With Your IOR

• Discuss expectations early in the semester– May vary depending on IOR

• Be proactive– Ask questions

• Be respectful

What are your responsibilities?

• Probable list– Weekly labs or lectures– Office hours– First line for student questions/concerns– Emailing class (reminders, course materials)– Going over quizzes, exams– Providing make-ups– Proctoring, grading, and creating student

assessments– Maintaining student records, posting to canvas

Interact with other GTAs

• Co-GTAs• GTAs in your cohort• More experienced GTAs

Providing Lectures/Labs

• Cover a topic area or specific plan• Be prepared to answer questions• Check for understanding• Consider requesting feedback from students

e.g., surveymonkey

Classroom Management

• Communicate expectations– Rules of the classroom– Level of participation

• Possibly provide your own syllabus• Be consistent• When in doubt, ask your IOR

Classroom Management

• Be familiar with AU policy• Keep records of communications with

students• Utilize campus resources– Student Counseling Services– http://www.auburn.edu/scs/

Office Hours

• Maintain regular hours• Encourage students to visit• Keep door open when students visit• Maintain confidentiality

ASSESSMENTSAND

STUDENT RECORDS

Active Proctoring

• Communicate procedures– Inform students what information is necessary on

Scantrons (double-check when submitted!)– Mobile device policy (off or silent, stored)– Questions

Active Proctoring

• Maintain academic honesty– Pre-check aisles (notes stored, no phones, etc.)– Walk the room (students aware of presence, quick

to answer questions)– Stay aware during questions (keep head up)– Use two proctors if possible (one for scanning the

room, one for questions)– Submitting exam (show ID card?)

Grading

• Taking Scantrons to scoring center– Two drop-off locations on campus– Exam key (see link below for proper formatting)• http://www.auburn.edu/oit/testscoring/testqr.php

– GTA student ID– Instructor’s email address– How to receive Scantrons after processed

Make-up Quizzes and Exams

• Instructor of record’s policy• Should be stated in syllabus• Equivalent testing environment– No distractions– Maintain academic honesty

Feedback to Students

• Timely• Productive• Correct inaccurate knowledge• Verify with instructor of record when to post

Maintaining Confidentiality

• FERPA– Discuss only with student, instructor of record– Parents do not have right to information, even if

student is a minor– Exception: student gives consent – Email not always secure means of communication– Enter grades in private location

Maintaining Confidentiality

• Keeping Records– Retain for one year– Secure location (instructor or grad office, locked)

BEING THE INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD: Lesson Plans,Final Grades,& Technology

Lesson Plans• What are they?

Topic Key Points Notes

Introduction Transition from Biomechanics to Neuromechanics

Ask how test 1 went

Structure & Function of NS CNS/PNSGross Organization

What does our NS do? Comparison to heart (pump) and lungs (air sacs)

Neuron Dendrites-ReceiveSoma-IntegratesAxon-Sends

One way transmission

Synapse Communication between cellsCHEMICAL

Electrical > Chemical > Electrical How cool?

So What? NS like the electrical wiring in a house. Problems if wires cross or short circuit

Cockroach Beatbox YouTubeWhich pathways were used?How does the NS communicate?

Clearest/Muddiest Point

Lead in to next Class From Structure of a neuron to structure of a pathway

Bring questions to next class

Lesson Plans

• Why Create Them?– Organization– Time Management– Integrated Class Meeting Times

Lesson Plans• Where to start?

Topic Key Points Notes

Introduction Transition from Biomechanics to Neuromechanics

Ask how test 1 went

Structure & Function of NS

CNS/PNSGross Organization

What does our NS do? Comparison to heart (pump) and lungs (air sacs)

Neuron Dendrites-ReceiveSoma-IntegratesAxon-Sends

One way transmission

Synapse Communication between cellsCHEMICAL

Electrical > Chemical > Electrical How cool?

So What? NS like the electrical wiring in a house. Problems if wires cross or short circuit

Cockroach Beatbox YouTubeWhich pathways were used?How does the NS communicate?

Clearest/Muddiest Point

Lead in to next Class From Structure of a neuron to structure of a pathway

Bring questions to next class

Posting Final Grades• Instructors of Record are responsible for

posting end of semester grades to Banner.

Posting Final Grades

• Steps for posting:1. Calculate % grade from paper or Canvas

gradebook2. Convert % grade to appropriate final letter

grades3. Post grades to Banner via AU Access

a) Instructions

Posting Final Grades

• Important Things to Remember:– Must be reported on Banner by University

specified times at end of each semester

– Some Departments have additional grade reporting requirements such as requiring GTA IoR to provide a paper copy of final grades to Department

Technology in the Classroom

• Most classrooms are equipped with the following technologies:– Instructor Computer– Projector– Overhead Document Camera

Technology in the Classroom

• Tips for use:– Visit the assigned classroom to see what

technology is available– Practice uses specific technologies– Be comfortable with technology before using in

class

Technology in the Classroom

• Where can I go for help?– Office of Information Technology• helpdesk@auburn.edu

– Instructional Multimedia Group• IMG@auburn.edu