Technology Teaching Assistant at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

• Direct 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 used to provide the virtual environment includes Zoom online meeting spaces, a classroom facial recognition video camera for displaying the instructor, a video camera that will give a view of the in-class students for the remote students, and more.
• Video Editing – Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Set up and monitor recordings of the presentation and discussion using both Echo360 lecture capture and Zoom meeting applications.
• Meet with the instructor before each class period to discuss the format of that period so they can provide technical support to create a seamless experience for remote and live students. This includes initiating and monitoring the Zoom meeting space, controlling the student-centered video camera, and managing in-class volume.
• Monitor Zoom sessions and alert the instructor of questions or comments initiated by remote students.
• Troubleshoot any technical issues during class and provide solutions or alternatives to mitigate problems.
• Edit class videos and post them to the Canvas course.
• Assist Gatton IT in providing remote support for off-campus students.
• Assist live and remote students in using Zoom in breakout sessions for class discussions.
• Assist instructors and students with remote testing.
• All other duties as assigned.

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