Program Overview

Introduction to the TechTA Program

The TechTA program is funded by the administration to help faculty with the additional technology requirements of teaching in dual-delivery and/or recording of classes. This program recognizes that these requirements can be a huge burden for faculty and negatively impact the ability to deliver classroom instruction.

Program Description

Learning Environments trains and manages TechTAs (undergraduate students) to provide live, in-person assistance with Zoom, classroom equipment, Canvas, and other instructional tools. Note that support for Jones School courses is provided by the Jones School.

Program Options

The following options are currently offered:

• Entire semester: TechTAs are assigned to a class for the whole semester
• Beginning of semester: TechTAs assist with a class for the first few weeks (or first several meetings)
• As-needed basis: TechTA support is available on request for specific class meetings (can be requested at any point during the semester)

Program Details

The program is designed to provide flexible support to faculty members. The specifics of the program, including the role of TechTAs and the support they offer, are tailored to meet the needs of faculty teaching in dual-delivery formats or recording classes.