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Adding a TA

A Teachers' Assistant (TA) can be added to courses to assist with various instructional duties.

Instructions

** Best experienced in Full Screen (click the icon in the top right corner before you begin) **

10 STEPS

1. The first step is to open the course and click Participants

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2. Click Enrol users

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3. Click Select users

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4. Type the username/email address of your TA

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5. Click the student's name

Note: Many students have similar names. Please be careful when choosing the student. The email address is the best unique identifier.

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6. Click to the side to close the search box

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7. Click in the Assign role drop-down menu

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8. Select Teaching Assistant - Grading or Teaching Assistant - Editing

Grading allows your TA to enter grades, but not adjust course content. Editing gives your TA the same course content editing options that you have as the instructor.

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9. Click Enrol users

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10. That's it. You're done.

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Tutorial completed.
Congratulations on finishing this tutorial.

Important Notes

  • You can view and edit your TA's role from the Participants list. Click the pencil to edit or remove their role.
  • Follow the steps above for each additional course your TA needs access to. 
  • If working with separate groups within your course, make sure your TA is also a member of those groups.
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