Job Description
We are seeking five (5) enthusiastic, confident, and tech-savvy QMUL students to join our team as part-time TEL (Technology Enhanced Learning) Student Ambassadors, to work with members of the TEL Team delivering TEL student inductions during Welcome Week, 18th – 22nd September 2023.
Who we are
We are the Technology Enhanced Learning Team (TELT), part of IT Services at QMUL. We provide strategic oversight of e-learning at QMUL. We are responsible for institution-wide Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) applications such as:
- QMplus, the online learning environment
- Q-Review lecture capture
- Turnitin, used in assignments to assist with detecting copyright content
- Kaltura for media streaming
Main duties:
- To deliver engaging and informative TELT inductions to new students during QM’s Welcome Week, 2023.
As a TEL Student Ambassador, you will play a vital role in promoting the effective use of learning technologies, such as QMplus and Q-Review, to enhance the educational experience of students.
Responsibilities of the post include:
- Co-deliver student inductions during the Welcome Week, alongside a member of the TEL Team. This includes presenting information, providing demonstrations, and addressing any queries or concerns raised by students.
- Actively promote the benefits and features of learning applications supported by the TELT, emphasising how these technologies can enhance the learning experience.
- Share your experiences with new students during face-to-face Welcome Week inductions.
QualificationsCurrently enrolled as a student at Queen Mary.
Skills
Requirements:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and connect with diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with students and colleagues.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with other student ambassadors and the TEL Team.
- Ability to pick up new technologies in short order.
- Available to attend training during week commencing 11th September (exact dates and times to be confirmed)
- Available to work during Welcome Week (18th – 22nd Sep), Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9-5pm (exact days and hours to be confirmed)
It would also be an advantage if you are passionate about technology enhanced learning and its potential to improve the student experience.
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