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Certified Nursing Assistant

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Free learning and development courses through our online learning platform with opportunities for advancement * Caregiver/CNA Celebrations every quarter & Caregiver/CNA Appreciation Days Prior ...

VENESCO, LLC

Instructor

Dayton, OH

$16.75 - $21/hr

... assist with curriculum development, maintain instructor qualifications, and support both in-person and online learning environments. Responsibilities * Provide instructional support for multiple ...

Venesco LLC

Instructor

Dayton, OH · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

... assist with curriculum development, maintain instructor qualifications, and support both in-person and online learning environments. Responsibilities * Provide instructional support for multiple ...

VENESCO LLC

Instructor

Dayton, OH · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

... assist with curriculum development, maintain instructor qualifications, and support both in-person and online learning environments. Responsibilities * Provide instructional support for multiple ...

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What is an online learning assistant?

An Online Learning Assistant is a professional who supports students and instructors in virtual learning environments. They help facilitate online courses by answering student questions, troubleshooting technical issues, providing study resources, and sometimes assisting with grading or course management. Their role is to ensure a smooth and engaging learning experience for participants in online classes. Online Learning Assistants often use various digital tools and platforms to communicate and support learners effectively.

What does an online learning assistant do?

An Online Learning Assistant plays a vital role in facilitating communication between students and instructors, ensuring that learners have a positive and productive experience. They often help monitor discussion forums, respond to student inquiries, assist with technical troubleshooting, and guide students through course materials. Additionally, they may provide feedback on assignments, help organize virtual study groups, and relay common student concerns to instructors. This collaborative support helps keep courses running smoothly and ensures students feel engaged and supported throughout their learning journey.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an online learning assistant?

To thrive as an Online Learning Assistant, you need a solid understanding of digital education platforms, basic instructional design, and often a background in education or related fields. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas or Moodle, as well as proficiency in communication and collaboration tools such as Zoom and Google Workspace, is commonly required. Strong organizational skills, clear communication, and approachability help you build rapport with students and support their online learning experience. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring students receive effective guidance and timely assistance in virtual classroom environments.

What is the difference between Online Learning Assistant vs Online Tutor?

AspectOnline Learning AssistantOnline Tutor
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer post-secondary educationOften requires a college degree or specialized certification in subject area
Work EnvironmentSupports students in online courses, assisting with platform navigation and administrative tasksProvides direct instruction, tutoring, and subject-specific support to students
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by educational institutions, online course providers, and e-learning platformsEmployed by tutoring companies, schools, and private clients
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched for as a support role in online educationCompared for direct teaching and subject expertise roles

Online Learning Assistants primarily support students with course logistics and platform navigation, while Online Tutors focus on providing subject-specific instruction and tutoring. Both roles are essential in online education but differ in responsibilities, credentials, and work scope.

How do I become an online learning assistant?

To become an online learning assistant, candidates typically need strong communication skills, familiarity with online education platforms, and a background in the subject they wish to support. Relevant experience may include tutoring, teaching, or coursework in education or the specific subject area, and some positions may require a high school diploma or higher. Certifications in teaching or online instruction can enhance prospects, and flexibility with scheduling is often beneficial.

What are the most commonly searched types of Online Learning jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Online Learning jobs in Ohio are:

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Support Specialist, Online Learning & Academic Technology

Tri-C

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY

 The Online Learning & Academic Technology Support Specialist provides technology support for faculty and students, College-wide training for online technologies, and is part of the internal College-wide OLAT Help Desk team. The Online Learning & Academic Support Specialist will use specialized knowledge to provide technical assistance in learning management system (LMS) administration, Level 2 and Level 3 help desk liaison support, and institutional online content management to the College.  This position coordinates and completes technical assignments related to the Level 2 Help Desk (LMS and academic technology issues) by working closely with the Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT) staff, faculty and administrative departments, and students to promote faculty and student success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  •  Resolves Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) Help Desk tickets for the College's Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard Learn, and D2L's Brightspace within the Helpdesk queues
  •  Assists the OLAT staff by testing and troubleshooting academic technology issues
  •  Collaborates with LMS administrators, project manager, instructional designers, the lecture capture administrator and the Learning Excellence team to resolve Level 2 LMS, Mediasite, and other academic technology issues
  •  Conducts research relative to LMS and other academic technology problems and usage
  •  Uses SmartView to keep accurate records of all interactions concerning Help Desk issues
  •  Creates, refines, and contributes to articles, support documentation and videos as needed for L2 Help Desk usage and Mediasite channels
  •  Acts as the first point of contact for Help Desk-related emergencies and college-wide LMS and Academic Technology issues, and works with the Executive Director to assist with college-wide communications
  •  Serves as the technical liaison with third-party related academic software/technology when L2 Desk issues arise
  •  Organizes, creates and maintains the department Knowledge Base (KB), including overseeing the updating and standardization of all articles/items
  •  Assists LMS administrators with analyzing logs, outage research and testing, and other tasks as needed
  •  Assists with the tracking of support ticket data to provide summaries and recommendations for improved support
  •  Responds to technical questions from olat@tri-c.edu and other team email addresses
  •  Provides help desk support for faculty and students for D2L's Brightspace and other academic technologies
  •  Assists in facilitating online technology process workshops for faculty, program managers, faculty coordinators and deans both face-to-face and virtually
  •  Assists in the creation, training, and deployment of asynchronous/synchronous learning support resources for faculty and students in a variety of delivery modes
  •  Implements and evaluates the success of solutions, and OLAT's faculty and student support programs
  •  Collaborates with ITS, faculty development, instructional design, and student services areas to identify training gaps and provide training for faculty and students on the use of the College's academic technologies
  •  Creates digital forms for OLAT using Survey Monkey or MS Forms
  •  Serves on college-wide committees, work groups, taskforces, etc.
  •  Performs other duties as assigned

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