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CS 101 TA Orientation. Fall 09. Continuing. Clickers 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.
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CS 101 TA Orientation Fall 09
Continuing Clickers 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
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!
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
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
Change to grade sheets • new column for Midterm Grade
Regular TA meeting • Mondays 3:30-4:30 RGAN 102
Peer Observations • Since no new TAs, not really needed • BUT if you want to do it, be welcome to!
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
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!
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
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
Ending Activities Desk copies Night TA - laptop