Orientation for Graduate Teaching Assistants
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Moderator: Dr. R. Paul Duncan – Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Graduate School
Location: Carleton Auditorium
Morning Session
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15-8:30 | Welcome and Orientation Overview | Dr. R. Paul Duncan Senior Associate Dean Graduate School |
| 8:30-8:45 | Confidentiality of Student Records and Academic Honesty |
Ms. Pamela Malyk Interim Director Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution |
| 8:45-9:00 | Classroom and Testing Accommodations | Mr. Gerardo Altamirano Assistant Dean/Director Disability Resource Center |
| 9:00-10:30 | What Best Teachers Do | Dr. Ken Bain Professor and Author President of Best Teachers Institute |
| 10:30-10:45 | BREAK | |
| 10:45-11:45 | Classroom Challenges | Faculty and Administrative Panel |
| 11:45-12:00 | GAU: Creating a Professional Working Environment at UF | Graduate Assistants United Representative |
| 12:00-12:15 | Morning Evaluations and Attendance | Dr. Winifred Cooke Teaching Center Director Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Lunch (box lunch provided) 12:15 – 1:00
Afternoon Session
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00-2:00 | Your Syllabus and the First Week of Class |
Dr. Julie Dodd Professor Emeritus Journalism & Communications |
| 2:00-2:15 | TA Awards Program | Dr. R Paul Duncan Senior Associate Dean Graduate School |
| 2:15-3:15 | Advice from Panel of Experienced TAs | Teaching Assistant Panel |
| 3:15-3:45 | TA Resources Attendance and Final Evaluations |
Dr. Winifred Cooke Teaching Center Director Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Optional Sessions:
International TAs in UF Classrooms
Thursday, August 17 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presenter: Mr. Gordon Tapper
English Language Institute
Location: TBA
Technology for Teaching in UF’s Classrooms
Friday, August 18 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Presenter: Mr. Mark McCallister
Associate Director
Office of Academic Technology
Location: TBA
e-Learning @ UF — Facilitate & Engage+
Friday, August 18 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
Pre-registration is required: https://training.it.ufl.edu/
(Also available as a webinar and at other dates/times)
Location: HUB 221
How to be a Great Online/Hybrid TA
Available Online Time of Your Choosing
Register at http://teach.ufl.edu