TA Resources

The University has many resources available to help you to become a better teacher and to assist you with the duties of being a teaching assistant. Two of particular interest UNC Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) – an excellent resource for information about University policies and for diverse resources related to teaching in higher education. Their publications page includes a set of short guides on key aspects of teaching. UNC Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) – provides information and assistance in using websites, Blackboard, and other technologies. Other helpful resources www.epidemiolog.net - includes Understanding the fundamentals of epidemiology: an evolving text (a web-published “evolving” textbook, which is currently being translated into Spanish), a list of published textbooks, past examinations from EPID 168, and numerous website links Epidemiology On-line - an on-line source for epidemologic-related educational materials including: a bi-monthly epidemiology newsletter and on-line short courses North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness Training Website - with numerous audio tutorials including most of the lectures from EPID 160 Data Skills On-line - modules for self-directed learning on various epidemiology-related topics including primary data collection, questionnaire design, geographical information systems, quantitative and qualitative research, web design, using spreadsheets, and finding public health data Previous teaching assistants - for EPID 160

Last updated March 11, 2008