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Undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) support student learning. This case study details how LAs were recruited, trained, and utilized in an emergency remote instruction setting, offering a model for online LA programs.

Area of Science:

  • Educational Pedagogy
  • Online Learning Environments
  • Undergraduate Education

Background:

  • Undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) are a high-impact practice benefiting instructors, students, and the LAs themselves.
  • The rapid shift to emergency remote instruction disrupted many LA programs due to a lack of established online models.
  • This created a need for adaptable strategies to maintain LA support in virtual educational settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the recruitment, training, and roles of LAs in a large, interactive lecture course during emergency remote instruction.
  • To provide a practical case study and model for implementing effective online LA programs.
  • To address the challenges faced by LA programs during the transition to remote learning.

Main Methods:

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  • Recruitment of undergraduate students with prior course experience to serve as LAs.
  • Development and implementation of a training program tailored for remote facilitation and support.
  • Defined roles for LAs in facilitating discussions and aiding problem-solving within the online course structure.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully integrated LAs into a high-enrollment, interactive lecture course delivered remotely.
    • Demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of LA support in an emergency remote instruction context.
    • Provided practical insights into managing LA programs in a virtual environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Online LA programs can be effectively implemented even during emergency remote instruction.
    • The described model offers a replicable framework for institutions seeking to establish or adapt their LA programs for online delivery.
    • Maintaining LA support is crucial for student success in diverse learning modalities.