Introduction to Learning at GA and Classroom Culture





Learning Objectives

  • Introduction to the classroom, instructors and roles
  • Take a look a the daily happenings & deeper dive into each portion
  • Communication tools

Instructors

  • Ira Herman - Instructor Lead
  • Alex Merced - Instructor Lead
  • Yanny Castrillon - Instructor Associate
  • Chris South - Instructor Associate
  • Ray Velasquez - Teachers Assistant/Homework Grading
  • Kira Maples - Outcomes Coach


Roles

  • Instructor Lead (IL)

    • Lesson Blocks
    • Code-alongs
    • Labs
    • In-Class Code Reviews
    • In-Class Interview Prep
    • Creating Homework

  • Instructor Associate (IA) & Teachers Assistant (TA)

    • will give you feedback on your homework and score if it is complete or incomplete

  • Outcomes

    • Outcomes course content
    • Post-class job placement questions
    • Out-of-class Interview Prep

Note: These roles define who leads a section, and whom you should go to if you have a question on a certain topic, but each of these roles are shared responsibilities.



Communication

  • Feedback goes both directions, we love getting/giving feedback at GA
  • Let us know how you're doing and how we can improve your experience


Communication Tools

Slack

channels

- #seir-ringo-classroom
- #seir-ringo-outcomes
- #seir-ringo-random
- #seir-ringo-help
- #seir-ringo-resources
- #seir-ringo-homework
- #seir-ringo-recordings


How To:

Communicate in one of the ringo channels:
- @username
	- sends a notification to a specific user
- @channel / @here
	- sends a notification to everyone / everyone currently online
- DO NOT use these unless absolutely necessary (usually only instructors/TAs use this)


Communicate privately:
  • Direct messages are one-on-one messages nobody else can see
  • In addition, you can make group direct messages to talk to multiple people at once, privately


Other:
- You can mute channels that you no longer need (e.g. Fundamentals)
- You can adjust the sound / notifications of your messages


Zoom

Our video conferencing tool!

  • Share video always during class time
  • We use breakout rooms for group meetings
  • Don't forget to mute!
  • You can share your screen with us / anyone