1. CS 101 TA Orientation
Fall 09

2. Continuing Clickers Cooperative group work continues
Radio frequency only supported
Registration online for clicker numbers
Cooperative group work continues
folders
Electronic feedback for Lab Tests
I will grade some of first ones done and mail messages for everyone to use

3. Labs - continuing picture ID to first lab and first lab test
Do we NEED this?
First lab – also must sign roster on my office door
Still Office 07 products – tell students to come to lab at least to “train the software”
Enforce food/drink policies!

4. Changes New version of textbook, not the same as last Spring
not bound, made for binder
lecture book and lab book in one
Fewer pages, cheaper
can use the older versions ok

5. Changes Students doing Powerpoint lab will have to submit files
TAs turn in checksheets after grading tests
Regularly in semester, TA check that every student in lab can show them grade page

6. Change to grade sheets
new column for Midterm Grade

7. Regular TA meeting
Mondays 3:30-4:30 RGAN 102

8. Peer Observations Since no new TAs, not really needed
BUT if you want to do it, be welcome to!

9. First Day Lecture Need ALL TAs to be there with nametags
Classroom Building 106, Wednesday 1 and 2 pm
Give out two 3x5 cards to each student
One for attendance / goals
One for them to write class URL on and keep
Turn in cards on section numbers as they exit class

10. Common Hour Exams
Lecture Test 1, Sept. 30, Wednesday 7:30pm – 9:30 pm Memorial Hall!
Lecture Test 2, Nov. 4, Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 pm Memorial Hall
Lecture Test 3, Dec. 16, Wednesday, 6-8 pm Classroom Building 106/118/114/102
Need everyone there!

11. Academic Alerts Talk to students with problems!
Keep records of your communications
I will mail you about any alerts I send, as well as the student

12. Office Hours meet yours! keep records of who came
Some of mine on TR will be in RGAN commons area
makeup for lab tests will be 2pm on Tuesdays in RGAN 103, as usual

13. Ending Activities
Desk copies
Night TA - laptop