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

Everyone introduce themselves, full list of team on course details page.

Roles

• Instructor Lead (IL)

  • Lesson Blocks
  • Code-alongs
  • Labs
  • 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

If you aren't in one of these channels message an instructional team member to add you.

- classroom
- outcomes
- random
- help
- resources
- homework
- 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