Posted by University College Falmouth on April 20th, 2011.
Internships
Location: Cornwall
Closing Date: May 20th, 2011
Job Description
Learning Technology is a key department within the larger Learning Futures grouping which provides learning support for University College Falmouth.
Due to the rapid growth in demand for e-learning at UCF we require a Learning Technologist intern to satisfy the following roles within the Learning Technology Team;
- To act as the first point of contact for telephone and email support to users
- To resolve initial problems being encountered by users of the The Learning Space (the institutional VLE) and respond to first line support requirements.
- To provide support for the Digital Resources Officer, particularly at key points in the academic year.
- To work with the Learning Information Designer on a range of packages of work.
- To provide general and project support to the Learning Technologists.
- To work across Academic Services on defined Learning Technology projects in support of the institution's priorities.
- The successful candidate will gain an understanding of the complex and growing area of e-learning within the wider Information Technology and Services world.
The successful candidate will gain an understanding of the complex and growing area of e-learning within the wider Information Technology and Services world.
We are looking for a candidate from a computing background with the following skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A keenness to learn
- An interest in emerging web technologies
- An awareness of design
- Understanding of content / learning management systems
- Understanding of HTML / PHP / CSS / Javascript
- Assist with the daily running of Learning Technology Support by responding to requests from staff and students, as well as those directed from other members of the department.
Assist with the development and delivery of training materials.
Assist in the development of software and hardware for related projects across the full range of academic disciplines
To maintain a knowledge of IT and e-learning developments and to participate in the development of learning technologies.
To actively support equality and diversity policies of University College Falmouth incorporating Dartington College of Arts.
To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development.
Working within the Health and Safety at Work Act, the postholder has a legal duty to take reasonable care for Health and Safety both for themselves and others who may be affected by their actions. They are also required to undertake Health and Safety training commensurate with the level required by the post and to take part in risk assessment procedures and the implementation of agreed recommended work practices within the area.
To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the College resources without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.
How to apply
Candidates invited to attend an interview will be reimbursed for travel expenditure if originating from outside of Cornwall.
Interviews will be held the week commencing the 2nd of August.
Please either email with the subject line: UCF0202 for an application pack.
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