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This workshop explores different methods of using Excel to calculate student grades. In addition to calculating weighted averages, we discuss methods of dropping the lowest grade, and assigning letter grades based on numeric average grades via a lookup table. Finally, we cover various dynamic means of assessing the performance of entire class by using charts and summation functions.
The workshop will be hosted on Zoom or WebEx.
Basic RefWorks 3.0
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Teaching with Technology WorkshopsEvent Description
RefWorks (free to members of the Rutgers community) is a web-based bibliography and database manager that allows users to create and administer their own personal bibliographic database. This hands-on workshop introduces RefWorks, and demonstrates how personal bibliographies can be created and managed. Two additional RefWorks tools, Write-N-Cite and RefGrab-It will also be demonstrated. Additional help will be available for persons logging into RefWorks for the first time.
The workshop will be hosted on Zoom or WebEx.
Introduction to Canvas
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Teaching with Technology WorkshopsEvent Description
This workshop will cover the basics of how to navigate the Canvas learning management system and edit content in it. By the end of this session you will be able to navigate the global menu and a course menu, edit content and settings, and use Speedgrader. We will also look at the best ways to move Sakai content into Canvas and edit it there.
The workshop will be hosted on Zoom or WebEx.
Managing Your Time as a TA
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TA Project WorkshopsEvent Description
In this session, we will discuss how to manage your time as a Teaching Assistant, as well as how to find a balance your roles as a TA, student, and researcher. We will discuss strategies and tools for both short-term and long-term time management.
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Preparing Your Diversity Statement
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TA Project WorkshopsEvent Description
This workshop explores the purposes of a diversity statement for academic employment, reviews pedagogical practices for teaching diverse students, and examines how scholars can talk about diversity in their teaching and research. Armed with this information, participants review and critique sample diversity statements before work-shopping their own ideas and drafts of the diversity statement. Participants should bring any materials related to the diversity statement that they have already prepared.
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Preparing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
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TA Project WorkshopsEvent Description
This interactive session will help you consider and design your Teaching Philosophy Statement which is an integral component of the job application for faculty positions.
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First Time TA – Info Session
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iJOBS Virtual Site Visit: Becton, Dickinson and Company
iJOBS Blog
By: Sonal Gahlawat
Meet the Mentors with the Mentoring for Social Justice and Community-Building Project
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The School of Graduate Studies and Douglass Residential College are delighted to introduce the cohort of graduate student mentors participating in the inaugural Mentoring for Social Justice and Community-Building Project.
Bringing Value to the Most in Demand, Financially Free, and Self-Fulfilling Career: The Road to Becoming an MSL
iJOBS Blog
By: Adriana Jones
What is an MSL?