Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Lexington, KY

• Directing a live virtual environment of the in-class presentation and discussion for remotely connected students. The goal is to provide as close to a live experience for remote students as possible. The technology being used includes Zoom online meeting spaces, a classroom facial recognition video camera for displaying the instructor, a video camera providing a view of the in-class students for the remote students, and more.

• Setting up and monitoring recordings of the presentation and discussion using both Echo360 lecture capture and Zoom meeting applications.

• Meeting with the instructor before each class period to discuss the format of that period, providing technology support to create a seamless experience for both remote and live students. This includes initiating and monitoring the Zoom meeting space, controlling the student-centered video camera, and managing in-class volume.

• Monitoring Zoom sessions and alerting the instructor of questions or comments initiated by remote students.

• Troubleshooting any technical issues during class and providing a solution or alternative to mitigate issues.

• Editing class videos and posting them to the Canvas course.

• Assisting Gatton IT in providing remote support for off-campus students.

• Assisting live and remote students in using Zoom for breakout sessions during class discussions.

• Assisting instructors and students with remote testing.

• Performing all other duties assigned.

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