TA Training Resources

The TA training resources泭available here are designed to provide泭teaching assistants泭information and guidance on the facilitation and planning of online courses as well as assisting faculty with online courses.泭Please review each training module泭below for more information.

Online TA Training Modules


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 module泭Facilitating and Planning Online Classes.

View or泭download a PDF of Assisting Faculty in Online Courses.

Supporting document泭in this module:泭Role of Online Teaching Assistants (TAs) at 51勛圖
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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 Online泭Teaching at Its Best:泭Merging Instructional Design with Teaching and Learning Research)
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TA Training Module 3
Learning Management Systems and Technology at 51勛圖

This module provides information and resources for泭the learning management systems and web conferencing platform used with online courses泭at 51勛圖.

View or download a PDF of Learning Management Systems and Technology.
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TA Training Module 4
Introduction to Inclusive Pedagogy泭

This module provides introductory information for TAs about inclusive pedagogy in the higher education classroom.泭

View or download a PDF of Introduction to Inclusive Pedagogy.

Equity Concerns: Options and Support
A resource泭outlining information on泭equity concerns, including options and support, through the Office of Equity and Title IX.泭

View or download a PDF of Equity Concerns: Options and Support.