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Lead Teaching Assistant Orientation for CS501

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a lead teaching assistant for CS501, including leading discussion sections and labs. Understand the difference between discussions and labs, as well as other possible TA responsibilities. Get tips for preparation and conducting successful discussions.

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Lead Teaching Assistant Orientation for CS501

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  1. CS@UCSB Teaching Assistant Orientation Lucas Bang Fall 2014 http://cs.ucsb.edu/~leadta

  2. Who are we?

  3. Outline

  4. My role as the Lead TA

  5. My role as the Lead TA

  6. CS501

  7. Teaching Assistant Roles

  8. Discussion sections

  9. Labs

  10. So, what's the difference? Discussion: - 50 minutes of “lecture” - You present material, answer questions or review lecture - Group attention Labs: - 5-10 minutes of explanation - You help students with a structured assignment - More individual attention Both require communication with instructor.

  11. Office Hours

  12. Other Possible TA Responsibilities

  13. Teaching Contract

  14. Teaching Assistant Rights

  15. TA Union – UAW Local 2865

  16. Your first day

  17. Preparation

  18. The first discussion tips

  19. Content

  20. CS501 To do list

  21. TA to do

  22. Incentives to be an awesome TA

  23. ? Questions?

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