Student jobs in United States

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: May 24, 2025

1. Provide training and support to academic staff (and occasionally students) to promote the adoption and development of online mediation skills on the LMS platform, enhancing the student learning experience.
2. Support the Academic team and students to participate in a blended learning environment, collaborating with other Educational Technologists on planning, problem-solving, and LMS issues, including coverage during leave or vacancies.

1. Design lecturer development processes, including analyzing LMS analytics and facilitating feedback.
2. Establish benchmarks from LMS analytics to improve lecturer engagement.
3. Contribute to peer reviews and continuous tech development plans.
4. Implement training workshops for both independent contractors and permanent lecturers on the LMS.
5. Conduct onboarding training for new lecturers and implement a buddy-system for new staff.
6. Collaborate with Ed Tech, academic, and national teams to ensure effective training strategies.

1. Assess the effectiveness of LMS training for students and their ability to navigate and engage.
2. Evaluate lecturer development progress and report areas for improvement.
3. Update workshop materials and maintain resources in the LMS Knowledge Base.

1. Implement policies and strategies related to Ed Tech adoption.
2. Manage change related to educational technology strategies.
3. Build communities of best practice to promote online engagement.
4. Support the uptake of new T&L developments focused on blended learning.
5. Facilitate T&L discussions among peers using various mediums.

1. Facilitate one module per semester and one module per year for the Online Centre (optional).

1. Stay updated with industry benchmarks through courses, conferences, and reading.

1. Promote a culture of scholarship and contribute to the institution's research output targets.

1. Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.Com, B.Ed., BSc) with postgraduate diploma, honours, or equivalent experience.
2. Higher postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Med, MA, MPhil, PhD) are preferred.

1. At least 2 years as an Educational Technologist and 1 year of lecturing/teaching experience if no postgraduate qualification.