Whether you are an instructor or student, if you've experienced a course with Teaching Assistants (TAs) you know how valuable these "extra hands" can be. TAs, Academic Coaches, and Student Mentors all play helpful roles in supporting learners and faculty members at the course-level. Join us this week to discuss the many contributions of these educators, the benefits of serving as an assistant in an online course, and recommendations for refining TA skills.
This week's read-aheads:
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Job Description from Career Planner.com
What Every New Teaching Assistant Needs to Know from Best Colleges Online
The Economic Advantages of Becoming a Teaching Assistant from the Debt-Free Scholar blog