GTA 102: Beyond the First Week Carrie Zuckerman Monica Baziotes Kenneth Games

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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 – ing 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 –

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

ASSESSMENTS AND 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) – GTA student ID – Instructor’s 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 – 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? TopicKey PointsNotes Introduction Transition from Biomechanics to Neuromechanics Ask how test 1 went Structure & Function of NS CNS/PNS Gross Organization What does our NS do? Comparison to heart (pump) and lungs (air sacs) Neuron Dendrites-Receive Soma-Integrates Axon-Sends One way transmission Synapse Communication between cells CHEMICAL Electrical > Chemical > Electrical How cool? So What? NS like the electrical wiring in a house. Problems if wires cross or short circuit Cockroach Beatbox YouTube Which pathways were used? How does the NS communicate? Clearest/Muddiest Point Lead in to next ClassFrom 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? TopicKey PointsNotes Introduction Transition from Biomechanics to Neuromechanics Ask how test 1 went Structure & Function of NS CNS/PNS Gross Organization What does our NS do? Comparison to heart (pump) and lungs (air sacs) Neuron Dendrites-Receive Soma-Integrates Axon-Sends One way transmission Synapse Communication between cells CHEMICAL Electrical > Chemical > Electrical How cool? So What? NS like the electrical wiring in a house. Problems if wires cross or short circuit Cockroach Beatbox YouTube Which pathways were used? How does the NS communicate? Clearest/Muddiest Point Lead in to next ClassFrom 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 gradebook 2.Convert % grade to appropriate final letter grades 3.Post grades to Banner via AU Access a)InstructionsInstructions

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 – Instructional Multimedia Group