EML2322L TA RESOURCES
TA Introductory Materials
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distinguishing
characteristics of a good TA |
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what we
need each Mentor TA to consciously do to help their mentee(s) |
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evaluation
form to help focus on what’s important as a TA |
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important
information and FAQs for being a TA in EML2322L |
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tips for
how to work effectively and efficiently |
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personal
advice you would offer the students / groups you teach |
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TA FIRST
SEMESTER knowledge training checklist |
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TA speeds
and feeds assessment to ensure you can calculate these parameters |
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TA first
semester training assessment on basics of endmill selection |
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TA FIRST
SEMESTER training assessment (submit by 2nd week of 2nd
semester) |
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TA
TRAINING PARTS to practice the advanced techniques introduced the 1st
semester |
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TA SECOND
SEMESTER knowledge training checklist |
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list of
which TAs have completed which assessments |
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important
cautions and tips for using lab equipment (very comprehensive) |
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inventory
of all the tooling and fasteners we have in the lab for TA use |
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essential
knowledge TAs should accrue within 2-3 semesters working in the lab |
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important
knowledge TAs should know about equipment and facility preparation |
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explanation
of how to perform each lab maintenance task |
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important knowledge
TAs should know about equipment and facility safety inspections |
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Weekly Lab Prep List [Google doc] |
list of
weekly lab preparation tasks we all work together to complete |
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Semesterly Signup Sheets [Google doc] |
misc.
signup sheets for TAs and course students |
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Ideas for Lab Improvement [Google doc] |
list of
problems you notice or potential ideas which may improve the lab |
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TA Projects List [Google doc] |
list of
course and lab improvement projects to build your skillsets and enhance the
lab |
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photo
gallery showcasing improper ways of using lab equipment and tooling |
Zoom Lab
& Office Hours Materials
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Instructions for setting up TA Zoom lab blocks / meetings |
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Host
Directions for Weekly Lab Sessions [for TAs] |
Instructions for hosting weekly TA Zoon lab blocks / meetings |
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Zoom
Lab Instructions for Students [for TAs] |
MS Word template for lab hosts to edit and show at start of each
Zoom lab block |
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Zoom
Tools & Tips [for TAs] |
TA
video highlighting tools and tips for using Zoom in DML |
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Zoom
Annotations Tools [for TAs] |
Zoom
tips for using annotation tools on shared screen or whiteboard |
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Virtual
Office Hours Rules [for TAs] |
Expected rules and behaviors for running Zoom office hours [TA
version] |
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Virtual
Office Hours Rules [for Students] |
Expected rules and behaviors for participating in Zoom office
hours [student version] |
COVID Protocols
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DML
COVID Safety Protocols [for everyone] |
New safety protocols put in place due to the COVID-19 virus |
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Sign-in
Sheet with Temperatures [for everyone] |
Sign in sheet for TAs and students entering DML facility |
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Personal
Safety Consent Form [for everyone] |
Personal safety & consent form to voluntarily uphold lab
safety protocols |
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TA
Recruitment Program Outline [for students] |
Outline
explaining how the 4 week recruitment program will
work |
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TA
Recruitment In-Lab Procedures [for TAs] |
Detailed
procedures for how to run the in-lab TA recruitment / training / tryouts |
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TA
Sanitation Guidelines & Checklist [for TAs] |
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Design Project Materials
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Project
Description [for reference] |
link to
design project for current semester |
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Project
Schedule [for reference] |
link to
design project schedule for current semester |
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Project
Quiz [for TAs] |
link to design
project comprehension quiz for current semester |
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DR1
Quiz [for TAs] |
link to DR1
comprehension quiz for current semester |
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DR2
Quiz [for TAs] |
link to
DR2 comprehension quiz for current semester |
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TA Notebook
Contents [for TAs] |
Digital
compilation of TA notebooks, so you can understand what they contain |
TA Training Materials
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TA
training outlines for lathe & mill equipment training |
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equipment
safety sheets for lathe & mill equipment training |
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Assigned
parts outlines and part drawings (student copy) |
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TA
training outlines for assigned parts |
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TA time
estimates for assigned parts |
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TA training materials for TM-2 CNC threading demo |
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TA
training materials for remaining equipment training |
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additional
safety rules for the Ajax lathe |
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TA training
material for sheetmetal demo |
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TA
training materials for welding and plasma cutting demos |
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Link to
all the EML2322L TA training videos |
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important
protocols for robot testing, control box, and motor handling |
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wiring
schematic given to the course students |
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Design Report Evaluation /
Grading Resources
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* * PLEASE READ BEFORE GRADING
EACH DESIGN REPORT * * |
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Canvas Grading Tools &
Tips [for TAs] |
TA video highlighting
tools and tips for grading in Canvas |
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Examples of Poor Decision Matrix
and Detailed Design Work
Concept Selection Examples (Bad for TA Training)
Decision Matrix Examples (Common Problems)
Detailed Design Example 1 (Common Problems)
Detailed Design Example 2 (Common Problems)
Homework Solution Keys (Encrypted
with standard TA passcode)
Student Group Contact Information
Student Group Assignments / Contact E-mails
Potential New TA Identification
and Training Materials
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sign-in
sheet for students who attend the AMD |
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student
survey for those who want to inquire about a potential TA position |
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TA survey evaluating
a student who has expressed interest OR recommending one |
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candidate
evaluation completed by a senior TA for students approved to attend TA
tryouts |
Protocols for Assessment or Exam
Proctoring
Protocol
for Proctoring Background Research Quizzes
Protocol for Proctoring
Final Exams
Please
Enter Quietly Testing In Progress signs
Equipment / Machinery Manuals
Bridgeport
Milling Machine Manual
Using Centerline function on Heidenhain
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MAE STUDENT SHOP RESOURCES
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door code
for student shop (if Mike doesn’t
e-mail the first week, ask for it) |
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guidelines
for TAs |
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assessment / review of Student
Shop protocols |
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guidelines
for students who use the Student Shop |
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manufacturing
approval checklist for students desiring to make parts |
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design and
drawing tips for students desiring to make better parts |
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legend
showing where accessories and tooling can be found in the Student Shop |
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user
sign-in sheet |
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machine
training signup sheet for students who have not been through EML2322L |
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list for
recording any tools which break in the Student Shop |
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handout to
advise students working with ferrous materials in the Student Shop |
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list of
local shops for students / faculty who cannot make their parts in our shop |
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weekly equipment / facility
maintenance checklist |
MAE STUDENT DESIGN CENTER
RESOURCES
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Rules and
procedures to be followed by any students using the SDC |
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Lists to be used to maintain facility
safety and cleanliness |
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Responsibilities
of Student Group Safety Stewards |
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Safety
Steward Assessment |
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SOPs for faculty or TAs proctoring Safety Steward Assessments |
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Safety
Steward Assessment KEY |
Bonus Content (LOL!)
Tips for
Career Fairs, Interviewing, and Resumes
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