TA Support - Carleton University

Welcome to Carleton University’s Teaching Assistant (TA) website. TAs are on the front line of teaching, and contribute greatly to undergraduate education at Carleton. This website was specifically created to help support your work as a teaching assistant and keep you informed of the resources, support measures and initiatives to aid in your personal and professional development.

NEW cuLEARN PAGE “TA RESOURCE EXCHANGE” FOR TAs TRANSITIONING TO ONLINE COURSE DELIVERY

This is a central place for TAs to share resources, ideas, announcements related to moving to online teaching. To enrol in this page, please email samantha.shortt@carleton.ca

During the COVID-19 situation, we have a “Help to Keep on Teaching” guide for Instructors and TAs: HERE

See our FAQs page for more information HERE

Check out our TA Blog HERE

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Quick updates regarding TA Training.

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Speaking out on matters practical and pedagogical that impact your work as a TA.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant duties, training & support.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Utilizing Technologies to Improve Accessibility in the Classroom

By Abdihakim Mao, Masters student (Information Technology) Nowadays, it goes without saying that technology plays an integral part in the everyday lives of students, teaching assistants,... More

By Abdihakim Mao, Masters student (Information Technology) Nowadays, it goes without saying that technology plays an integral part in the everyday lives of students, teaching assistants, and instructors. According to a recent statistic published by EduCause, at least 91% of students own a laptop and a smartphone [1]. Technologies such as smartphones,... More

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Addressing Traumatic Brain Injury in the Classroom: A Teaching Assistant’s Perspective

By Adam Stone, Phd Student (SLaLS) While Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be a source of significant impairment toward learning in the classroom,... More

By Adam Stone, Phd Student (SLaLS) While Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be a source of significant impairment toward learning in the classroom, there are several measures put in place at Carleton University that help accommodate those who face obstacles to their academic success. In practice however, there are several challenges to effectively accommodate... More

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Improving Educational Accessibility Using the Universal Design for Learning

By: Nathan Murtha, Phd Student (Physics) Although it is my job to teach as a teaching assistant in the physics department at Carleton University, I have learned a great deal from the time... More

By: Nathan Murtha, Phd Student (Physics) Although it is my job to teach as a teaching assistant in the physics department at Carleton University, I have learned a great deal from the time that I’ve spent in front of a classroom and with students. I have had students who excel by working through the... More

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