I have used the following resources and/or services offered to GTAs by Faculty Development and Instructional
Design Center (FDIDC) at NIU (check all resources that you have used):
Consultations
Instructional Guide for University Faculty and GTAs on FDIDC's Web site
Instructional videos
Graduate Teaching Assistants Web site
Referrals to other offices on campus
TA Connections Newsletter
Teaching with Blackboard Web site
I have not used any of the above resources
Question 8 Short Answer
I would like to see information on the following teaching-related topics in the TA Connections newsletter distributed by Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center (FDIDC) at NIU.
Question 9 Short Answer
I am interested in attending the following teaching or teaching-related programs that Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center (FDIDC) at NIU can offer based on its mission and resource availability:
Question 10 Multiple Answer
I learned about teaching or teaching-related programs, resources and services offered to GTAs by Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center (FDIDC) at NIU through the following methods (check all applicable):
Mailed flyer
Other graduate teaching assistants
My Department
My supervisor
NIU Web site
FDIDC Web site
GTA Listserv
Question 11 Short Answer
Other method(s) through which I've learned about the teaching and teaching-related programs offered to GTAs by Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center (FDIDC) at NIU:
Question 12 Multiple Answer
I have interacted (face-to-face, electronically, or in writing) with Faculty Development and Instructional Design The Center and have found them to be (check all applicable):
Professional in their interactions
Timely in their responses
Satisfactory in their quality of service and support
Available during working hours or by appointment
Not applicable (have not interacted with them)
Question 13 Either/Or
My faculty supervisor or department chair considers my participation at the Teaching Assistant Orientation to be part of the necessary training and development for GTAs.
Question 14 Short Answer
Appendix I:
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center
New Faculty Needs and Interests Survey
The purpose of this survey is to assess your needs and interests, and use your responses to plan our future programs and activities. We will also use this data to convey your needs to other units on campus that could use your
responses to plan their programs. Please complete this survey on or before September 17, 2007. Please feel free to give us additional information in the "Other Needs and Interests" box below. Thank you.
1. I am interested in attending seminars/workshops on the following teaching-related topics:
__ Designing Effective Syllabi __ Developing Effective Tests __ Collaborative Learning Techniques __ Developing Instructional Objectives __ Grading Techniques __ Teaching Inclusively
__ Planning for a New Course __ Preventing Academic dishonesty __ Giving and Getting Feedback __ Teaching Styles and strategies __ Managing the Classroom __ Other _______________________ __ Understanding Learning Styles __ Promoting Critical Thinking
2. I am interested in attending hands-on workshops on the following teaching-with-technology topics. __ Redesigning Courses for Online Delivery __ Audio/Video Capturing/Editing/Streaming __ Conducting Online Discussions __ Developing and Publishing Podcasts
__ Posting Course Materials Online __ Using Blogs, Wikis, and Social Bookmarking in Teaching __ Designing and Conducting Tests Online __ Other ___________________________
__ Using Clickers in Teaching
3. I am interested in attending seminars or workshops on the following research and scholarly activities related topics that could be offered with the help of other units on campus:
__ Finding Funding Sources __ Promoting Responsible Conduct in Research __ Tips on Proposal Preparation __ Using Library Resources for Research __ Tips on Writing and Publishing __ Other ___________________________
4. I am interested in attending seminars or workshops on the following professional development topics that could be offered with the help of other units on campus:
__ Communicating Constructively __ Balancing Work and Family Life __ Dealing with Difficult Conversations __ Other ___________________________ __ Managing Conflicts Effectively
5. I would such as to participate in the New Faculty Mentoring Program to learn more about academic life: (please check with your chair or dean to find out if your department or college has its own mentoring program)
__ No, I do not need a mentor at this time.
__ Yes, I would such as to request a mentor from my department.
__ Yes, I would such as to request a mentor from my college but outside my department. __ Yes, I would such as to request a mentor from outside my college within NIU.
6. Other Needs and Interests: _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________
If responded “yes” to item 5 or indicated any specific needs in 6, please complete the information below so we can follow up with you about those items:
Name: ________________________________________ Title:_____________________________________ Department: ____________________________ Phone: ________________ Email:_____________________
Appendix J:
Northern Illinois University