The Center for Teaching and Learning hosts the graduate TA Orientation each fall in the week before classes start. When it’s finalized, the date and details for the 2027 program will be posted here.
The 2026 general sessions were about how learning works and who Boise State students are. Breakout sessions spanned a range of different topics. Materials from all these sessions are included below. Graduate students may also find the resources on the Support for TAs page to be helpful.
New TA orientation materials
Breakout sessions
Slides from the breakout sessions:
- AI at Boise State
- Creating meaningful learning in lab classes
- Managing teaching relationships
- Engaging students in effective class discussions
- Active Learning for Student Engagement
- Questions as Facilitation: Ask, Frame, Engage
- Teaching and Supporting Neurodivergent Students
- Learning-Focused Feedback
- International TA welcome
Questions
Reach out to Sarah Lausch (sarahlausch@boisestate.edu) with any questions about TA orientation.
Requirements for participating in TA orientation
TA orientation is designed in a way that we hope all participants can engage. The “requirements” for TA orientation include:
- Scanning a QR code to register your attendance each session
- Engaging in group discussions
- Navigating a tiered classroom
- Attending sessions which use slideshows to share information and convey instructions
- Completing worksheet-type activities
- Using Google Forms to reflect on and evaluate the program
- Navigating a buffet-style lunch
- Moving between floors for different sessions
If any of these present a barrier to your participation, please be sure to make a note of the accommodations you need on the registration form so that we can make sure that TA orientation works for you!
Questions
Reach out to Sarah Lausch (sarahlausch@boisestate.edu) with any questions about TA orientation.