Detailed Schedule, Pre-Conference (Aug. 14)

Time

Room

Event

8:30-9:00

MX 180

Opening Session

Check-in/Register for new GTA's.

9:00-10:30

MX 180

Session One - Welcome 

Welcome by Dr. Wilks, who will then address new GTA's on policies and important procedures for the University, and Sara Zafar speaking to Title IX. Resources - Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Workshop presentation and Institutional Equity and Compliance webpage. 

10:40-11:30

MX 180

Session Two - Accessibility Training

Comprehensive accessibility training for all new instructors given by Dr. Carolyn Speer. Topics include the legal situation at WSU, what accessibility is and means for the classroom, and how to present in an accessible way in all modalities. Resource presentation - Accessibility at WSU. 

11:30-12:15

MX 180

Lunch

Provided by the Graduate School. New Faculty Check-in time.

12:20-1:10

Various

Session Three Breakout - Choose One to Attend

Fundamentals of In-Person Teaching - Room MX 138

Presenter, Dr. Carolyn Speer. In this session we will talk about establishing authority, dealing with disruption and imposter syndrome. 

Resource Links and Documents:
Blackboard Fundamentals - Room MX 185

Presenter, Taylor Moore. In this session we will learn how to login to Blackboard and find your class, how to upload materials, set announcements, and how to get more help. Resources - Introduction to Blackboard presentation and the Blackboard Guide for Instructors webpage. 

The American Classroom Culture - Room MX 137

Presenter, Dr. Freh Wuhib. In this session we will learn about what makes the American classroom and American students unique and how to handle differences you may find between American classroom culture and the culture of your home country. Resources - The American Classroom Culture presentation and The American Classroom Tips for New International GTAs handout. 

1:20-2:10

Various

Session Four Breakout - Choose One to Attend

Managing Discussions - Room MX 138

Presenter, John Jones. In this session we will learn how to engage your students in meaningful and productive discussions. Click here to view or download the Managing Discussions presentation.

Blackboard Advanced - Room MX 185

Presenter, Taylor Moore. This session will build on the Blackboard Fundamentals session and show you more Blackboard functionality. Resources - Advanced Blackboard presentation and the Blackboard Guide for Instructors webpage. 

MX 137: “Efficient and Effective Grading - Room MX 137

Presenter, Dr. Carolyn Speer. This session will cover how to think about organizing grading and how to grade in a way that will be useful to your students but not take you too much time.

Resource Links and Documents: 

2:20-3:10

Various

Session Five Breakout - Choose One to Attend

Fundamentals of In-Person Teaching - Room MX 138 

Presenter, Dr. Carolyn Speer. In this session we will talk about establishing authority, dealing with disruption and imposter syndrome. 

Resource Links and Documents:
Blackboard Fundamentals - Room MX 185

Presenter, Taylor Moore. In this session we will learn how to login to Blackboard and find your class, how to upload materials, set announcements, and how to get more help. Resources - Introduction to Blackboard presentation and the Blackboard Guide for Instructors webpage. Note: This is the same content as in Session Three.

Banner Faculty Grade Entry, Roster, and More! - Room MX 137

Presenter, Amy Belden. In this session you will learn how to submit grades to Banner, pull a roster, and do more things with Banner. Resource - Banner Faculty Grade Entry, Rosters, & More PDF. 

3:15-3:30

MX 132

Media Key Training (Optional) 

Presenter, Glenn Gunnels. If you are planning on using the media in your classroom, you will need a key. Attend this training and you will be able to get a key for the "gray box" in your classroom. 

Reminder!

You are invited to come back to the Metroplex on August 15th for a full day of training with other WSU instructors.  The day has 30 separate breakout sessions along with 4 panel discussions about issues in higher education.  You can get help with your password, downloading software, Blackboard, Panopto, Microsoft applications and more!  Please let us know if you plan to attend the August 15th event by signing up at the registration desk.