Every TSSU member has up to 6 hours of PAID professional development EVERY SEMESTER! Our members most often use this to attend 'TA/TM Day' however there are many other great workshops that count. Below is a list (not exhaustive) of some other great chances to improve your skills (teaser- Intro to canvas, science labs specific workshops, voice lessons & more) :

Delivered on Burnaby campus unless otherwise indicated. Presented by the Teaching and Learning Centre.

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Private Voice Sessions. Register: http://bit.ly/15eDo27
Develop breathing, projection, clarity and other vocal skills. Book one or more 30-minute sessions on Mondays, starting September 16.

Large Classes. Register: http://bit.ly/18NaLJ7
Learn specific skills and approaches to increase student engagement and learning in large classes. Tuesday, September 17.

Canvas Drop-in Sessions. Register: http://bit.ly/14Jy3g4
Bring your questions and learn more about Canvas, SFU’s new learning management system. Wednesdays in Burnaby (September 18 and October 2). Tuesday, October 8, in Surrey. Friday, September 27, and Wednesday, October 2, in Vancouver.

Learning More by Doing Less in Science Tutorial (and Having Some Fun Along the Way). Register: http://bit.ly/1dnG5it
Work your way through an actual tutorial to experience inquiry-based learning in a physics course and explore the possibilities for using a similar design in other disciplines. Thursday, September 19.

Once Upon a Classroom. Register: http://bit.ly/14nncf2

Storytelling can be an effective teaching tool with measurable benefits for students. Hear examples and ideas from various disciplines. Tuesday, September 24.

The University as a Living Lab: What Does it Take to Make it Work? Register: http://bit.ly/1dnG5it
In the Living Lab model, students engage with “real-world” research or problem-solving projects to create change on campus or in the community. Thursday, September 26.

Well-Being and Learning Environments: Teaching Practices That Enhance Well-Being. Register: http://bit.ly/1dnG5it
Learn about an SFU project to foster well-being in the classroom and and explore ways in which the principles presented can be applied. Thursday, October 3.

EdMedia Protege Program. Register: http://bit.ly/1djKBnb
Work one-on-one with designers (video, graphics, web) to develop your ability to create and use educational media. October to December.
Deadlines

Spring 2014 Certificate Program in University Teaching and Learning. Apply by September 27: http://bit.ly/PInK5y

18th Annual Spring TA/TM Day. Submit proposals by October 11: http://bit.ly/Mc7NFP