AI+Expectations


 * __Expectations for Associate Instructors in W200__**

• Professional behavior/being a member of a team:

- Attending weekly team meeting and contributing to discussion, particularly involving suggestions for delivery of instruction and improvement of course. Attendance is important, but constructive contribution is equally important. - Use of personal computer is appropriate if work is directly related to the information being discussed during the meeting.

• Meeting obligations:

- Being on time and staying the entire time for all meetings, class, and lab sessions/hours. Complete personal activities (e.g., getting lunch, meeting with other graduate students) before these obligations. - Being courteous and helpful to all students. Being proactive in assisting students with their problems/issues. This means acknowledging each student as they arrive in the TTL and understanding his/her needs. - Being flexible with your schedule so that lab hours and student needs can be met. - If you are unable to attend a meeting, class, or TTL hours, arrange a replacement with another AI and contact the supervisor to alert them of circumstances.

• Professional development: - Critically examining student and supervisor feedback and using this feedback to improve professional dispositions and teaching skills. - Being a reflective practitioner - meaning, being honest about your areas of weakness and proactive with regard to improving any deficiencies in your teaching/instructional delivery. - Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with other instructors in a mentor/mentee capacity.

__**TTL Expectations**__
 * Helping students is your first priority
 * Open 9-4, M-F - If you're running late, make sure to call on the list.
 * When you are scheduled, staying in the TTL during your designated time. Make arrangements to cover if necessary.
 * If there are no students, check with Ja-Ok or TTL website. Create something for the TTL or w200.
 * Make sure to keep everything in its place.(Designated places for different activities).
 * If you're in the TTL, you need to help out (if necessary).
 * If you don't know how to do something or how to help, work through the problem with the student by the following: (1) go to links, (2) online tutorials, (3) use other AI's, (4) Lynda tutorials (IUware - Training), (5) advanced training for yourself - before you need it, (6) go to the IC for help, (7) STEPS workshops.
 * Who is your instructor? What are the requirements?
 * When equipment isn't working, (1) IST Lab GA's, (2) Ja-Ok, (3) ETS, (4) Dr. Bob (5) UITS (2025)
 * Checking out equipment, make sure to follow procedures.
 * If students are waiting, make a general announcement that there are computers across the hall for those not needing assistance.
 * Make sure OnCourse chat window is up.

__**LECTURE Expectations**__
 * Arrive on time (or early) - take attendance. Stay for entire time.
 * Participate during lecture. Engage and facilitate student discussions.
 * Stay on task, don't bring work.
 * Take notes on how to bridge lecture and lab.
 * Baskets to turn in worksheets.

__**LAB Expectations**__
 * Take student attendance.
 * Arrive at least 5 minutes early. End last session on time or a few minutes early. Make students leave. If they need more time or help, walk with them to TTL. Go to ETS if not open.
 * Grade things within 2 weeks, some weeks will require 1 week turnaround.
 * Every lab, make sure to start off by linking the lecture and lab.
 * Every week, check on ePortfolio progress.
 * Have a consistent way of communicating with students. Convey these expectations to students. Answering emails within 24 hours. Make sure to update them. Out-of-office reply.
 * Must keep webmail.
 * Know who your students are.
 * Dress code. Professional dress.