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SUMMARY:New TA Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nThis in-person kickoff session welcomes new Teaching Assistants (TAs) to the UWM teaching community and equips them with the tools needed to succeed in your first month as a TA. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the role and expectations of a TA at UWM.\n\n\n\nLearn practical strategies for supporting students and handling challenging classroom situations.\n\n\n\nExplore inclusive teaching approaches to foster equitable learning environments.\n\n\n\nLearn how to navigate Canvas including initial grading and student messaging.\n\n\n\nExplore how to facilitate meaningful discussions with students.\n\n\n\nGain insider perspectives from a panel of experienced TAs during an open Q&A.\n\n\n\n\nThis kickoff is designed to provide you with immediate strategies for your classroom\, while connecting you with the people and resources who will support your success throughout the year. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nEngelmann Hall (ENG)\, RM 1052033 E Hartford Ave\,Milwaukee\, WI 53211 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n\n                \n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        University Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Which university department are you serving as a teaching assistant (TA) for?(Required)Please provide instructions if you require accommodations for this event
URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/new-ta-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Engelmann Hall (ENG) 105\, 2033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,UWM Campus Events
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SUMMARY:Grading Survival Kit | New TA Training Session
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nGrading can quickly become overwhelming\, but it doesn’t have to be. This session provides time-saving strategies and tools to make grading more efficient\, consistent\, and fair for both TAs and students. You’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nUse Canvas rubrics to streamline evaluation and provide clear feedback.\n\n\n\nApply SpeedGrader tips to manage large volumes of student work.\n\n\n\nBalance grading with your own workload using practical time management strategies.\n\n\n\n\nThe Student Success Center will also join us to explain the academic progress report process and how TAs play a role in supporting student success. In addition\, UWM Libraries will share how their services and resources can help TAs set students up for success in research\, writing\, and course projects. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nEngelmann Hall\, RM 1052033 E Hartford Ave\,Milwaukee\, WI 53211
URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/2026-10-02-new-ta/
LOCATION:Engelmann Hall (ENG) 105\, 2033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,In-Person,Programs,UWM Campus Events
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SUMMARY:Feedback that Helps Students Learn | New TA Training Session
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nFeedback is more than just a grade—it’s one of the most powerful tools for student growth. In this session\, you’ll explore how to provide constructive\, meaningful feedback that motivates students and deepens learning. Topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nDistinguishing between grading vs. feedback and how to do both effectively.\n\n\n\nUsing Canvas tools to deliver timely\, targeted comments.\n\n\n\nStrategies for balancing efficiency with student impact.\n\n\n\nSupporting students through their mid-term experience.\n\n\n\n\nTo broaden your perspective on supporting students\, this session will also feature insights from the Student Health and Wellness Center on recognizing and responding to student well-being concerns as well as balancing TA work with mid-term grading with your own assignments and school work\, along with International Student Support for tips on best practices for working with international students in the classroom. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nEngelmann Hall\, RM 1052033 E Hartford Ave\,Milwaukee\, WI 53211
URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/2026-11-06-new-ta/
LOCATION:Engelmann Hall (ENG) 105\, 2033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,In-Person,Programs,UWM Campus Events
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SUMMARY:Spring Success Planning | New TA Training Session
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nAs the semester winds down\, it’s important to finish strong while also setting yourself up for success in spring. This session helps you reflect on your teaching so far and plan ahead with confidence. We’ll focus on: \n\n\n\n\nWrapping up fall courses and supporting students during finals.\n\n\n\nIdentifying lessons learned and applying them to your future teaching.\n\n\n\nReviewing the process of Explorance Blue for final course evaluations.\n\n\n\n\nOrganizing your workload and expectations for the next semester. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nEngelmann Hall\, RM 1052033 E. Hartford Ave.Milwaukee\, WI 53211
URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/2026-12-04-new-ta/
LOCATION:Engelmann Hall (ENG) 105\, 2033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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