Part 1: GT TA Training (Required for new TAs)
The Institute-wide preparation requirement for new GTAs and UTAs is satisfied by completing seven asynchronous modules in the GT TA Preparation Canvas course. Learn about the academic policies that govern your work, helpful grading and Canvas tips, as well as how to communicate effectively with students and faculty. Returning TAs who have previously completed preparation may elect to refresh their knowledge but are not required to repeat this course.
Note: If your school offers CETL 8000 TA Training for GTAs or CETL 2000 TA Training for UTAs, you will complete your TA preparation through that course. Schools include Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the College of Computing. Check with your TA coordinator to learn more about enrolling in the appropriate course.
Part 2: TA Development Academy (TADA) [Fall Only] or TA Orientation Panel [Spring Only]
Learn best practices, build community, and ask questions during the Spring 2025 TA Orientation Panel. This online event is a condensed version of our TA Development Academy, or TADA: Lite! A panel of experienced TAs will cover the most important aspects of being a TA at Georgia Tech, and you'll have the opportunity to interact and ask your most pressing questions. All new TAs are encouraged to attend the session; returning TAs are also welcome. This event is virtual and will be held over Teams.
New and returning TAs are also invited to join the Fall 2025 TA Development Academy (TADA) to learn more about various TA job duties and useful tips to help you succeed in this role. Bring your questions and meet several of the Graduate Teaching Fellows with the Center for Teaching and Learning! TADA will take place on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 7:45 a.m. to noon in the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons.
Some examples of topics include:
1. Grading techniques to increase fairness and save time
2. Supporting student well-being
3. Helping students learn through office hours
4. Planning and delivering a recitation, studio, or lab session
5. Adjusting to a new academic culture for international TAs
Development for Online Masters of Science (OMS) TAs is contained in a separate Canvas shell in order to address specific aspects of this teaching and learning environment. OMS TAs will complete the following five core modules:
Core Module 1: What you should know about FERPA
Core Module 2: What you should know about Disability Services
Core Module 3: What you should know about Academic Integrity
Core Module 4: What you should know about Online Communication
Core Module 5: Technology and Platforms
Each of these modules concludes with a short knowledge quiz. Score 80% or higher on each quiz to satisfy the asynchronous TA development requirement. Note: if you remove yourself from the Canvas course, CTL will not be able to verify your participation for your school/department.
In the GT TA Preparation and Development (OMS) Canvas course, you will also find multiple optional (but highly recommended!) asynchronous modules, news about upcoming remote workshops, and recordings of selected previous sessions.
Visit the ITA page to learn about the International TA policy as well as resources offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Important program features include:
- New ITAs should attend TA Development Academy to participate in International TA Orientation
- All ITAs are invited to get to know our network of ITA Liaisons who are prepared to help you develop your teaching skills and find a support network.