Resources
Since the October issue of GradNews is focused on teaching, we have provided you with a few resources around campus to help you become a better educator…or just a better student yourself. Whether you take a library class, attend an ASPECTS training session or take advantage of any of the many other opportunities around campus, you will surely be adding something unique to your experience as a graduate student at UT Austin.
The Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment (DIIA)
The Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment (DIIA) is one of the best resources for graduate students on the UT campus. DIIA offers many opportunities for graduate students to improve their teaching abilities and learn about pedagogy through the Graduate Student Instructor Program and an array of ASPECTS classes held throughout the year.
ASPECTS classes are free, open to every graduate student at UT and focus on everything from designing effective lectures and classroom discussions to teaching with Powerpoint and using movies in the classroom.
Whether you are currently a graduate student instructor, are interested in becoming one or just want to learn more, these classes are a great way to expand your knowledge.
Complete times and dates to all of the ASPECTS classes are listed on their Web site.
For more programs and training offered by DIIA, visit www.utexas.edu/academic/diia/
UT Libraries
The UT Libraries offer classes throughout the year on a variety of topics of interest to graduate students.
Find services for teaching and course preparation.
EndNote classes / Throughout October
Working on a dissertation or thesis? Learn more about using EndNote for citation management and organization.
Toastmasters
Public speaking is many people’s number one fear, but something The UT Sciences Toastmasters International Club can help you overcome. The group, which meets every Friday at 5:45, spends one hour participating in prepared and impromptu speeches designed to improve overall public speaking skills. Whether you are a native English speaker or not, Toastmasters can help you become a more effective communicator, both inside and outside of the classroom. Meeting are held in the College of Pharmacy, Room PHR 2.108.
Visit the UT Sciences Toastmasters Club.