TA eLearning Series
Description
The asynchronous modules in the TA eLearning Series were designed by the CTL to equip participants with strategies for being effective teaching assistants in online spaces, whether they are teaching an online course or using the Learning Management System to complement in-person learning. Each module is designed to take approximately one hour to complete. All registered participants will gain access to the modules for one month.
Modules
Registering for these Asynchronous TA Training Modules gives participants access to the following nine modules for one month:
Introduction to Grading Using OWL
Grading online has the same challenges and principles as grading in a traditional learning environment; we want to be fair and time efficient. In this asynchronous module you will learn some tips that are more specific to grading in the online learning environment, with special focus on OWL, Western's Learning Management System.
Facilitating Discussions Online
Facilitating discussions is a common task for a TA, and one that requires some extra planning and consideration in the online format. Covering topics such as participation rubrics, community agreements, teaching presence, and learning tools to assist with discussion activities, this learning module uses instructional videos, reflective questions, and case study scenarios to help you identify best practices and potential strategies for facilitating productive participation in both synchronous and asynchronous online environments.
Series Information
Upcoming Sessions
The next TA eLearning series will open for registration in January 2025. Participants will be added to the site at that time.
Please note: If you have registered for the TA eLearning Series in the past, but have not completed all the modules or have completed them and want a refresher you are welcome to reregister to complete them once registration becomes available!
Audience
Current graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
Registration
Registration Instructions
- Login to Western Connect using your Western username and password.
- Go to the Event Calendars section and select the Centre for Teaching and Learning calendar.
- Select the event you wish to register in. Details and a description of the program will appear.
- Select the Register for this Event button.
- You will receive an automated confirmation email to your Western email account.
- Once you have been added to the OWL site, you will have four weeks to access and complete the modules that interest you.
If you have any questions or problems registering for an event, please consult our FAQs or contact ctl@uwo.ca.
Offered
Asychronously online, typically once a month from September to April.
Applies to following certificate
What to expect
These 9 asynchronous modules are each designed to take about 1 hour to complete at your own pace and on your own schedule. Each module has been designed by the CTL specifically to equip participants with strategies for being an effective teaching assistant in blended and online classrooms. Once you are registered, you will have one month to access and complete the modules that interest you.
Graduate students and post-doctoral scholars who wish to use the eLearning series towards the completion of the Western Certificate in University Teaching and Learning may earn up to 4 Future Prof credits with the TA eLearning series. Please ensure you complete all module components and the final quiz for at least 2 unique TA eLearning modules to earn 1 Future Prof credit. Your earned Future Prof credit will be updated in Western Connect 2-3 weeks after your access has been removed from the OWL site and will be updated to ‘attended’ meaning you have earned the credit towards completing the Western Certificate in University Teaching and Learning.
