CPSC 481
Foundations of HCI
Saul Greenberg, Instructor
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Notes for Teaching Assistants — Lab 1

CPSC 481 is a demanding but interesting course to TA. Unlike most CPSC courses, assignments have a large non-programming and writing component.

This (and other documents) introduces you to your role as a TA in 481. It will detail what you will cover in labs and when student assignments and milestones are due. It will also indicate my expectations of you and of students, and how you will guide and grade students.

Your first lab session

Materials you will need:

To do:

The first lab is a long one, as you have to introduce yourself, set the ground rules, and get them started on assignment 1. Make sure the following points are covered.

Introduction

Groups

Grading and due dates

Assignments

Break

Assignment 1 introduction