Student Participation Levels

Student Participation

• Represents the newly established relationship between DRNBK and the LifeLong learning student.
• Includes attendance in the LifeLong Learning eCourse environment, with opportunities for multiple course participation.
• In other contexts, collaboration may include tailored solutions between the Student and the LifeLong Learning programs.

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Intermediary Student Participation

• Reflects a deeper level of engagement where students can co-develop projects and programs.
• These collaborations are designed for long-term initiatives, fostering sustainability, shared ownership, and measurable impact.
• Includes student-instructor opportunities.

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Assistant Instructor

An Assistant Instructor for online courses supports the delivery, coordination, and student experience of virtual learning; acting as the operational and communication bridge between students, instructors, and administrative staff—ensuring learners stay on track, receive timely support, and understand course expectations

Roles

• Student On boarding & Orientation – Help students access platforms, materials, passwords, and course tools.
• Progress Monitoring – Track attendance, participation, and assignment progress; flag concerns early
• Communication Liaison- Coordinate with instructors to resolve student questions and support needs
• Course Support – Assist with distributing materials, organizing information, and ensuring students understand expectations.
• Testing & Compliance Coordination – Help schedule required assessments and ensure proper documentation (without administering tests themselves)

Skills

• Communication & Responsiveness – Clear, timely communication with students and instructors; strong written clarity.
• Technical Proficiency – Comfortable with LMS platforms, digital tools, and troubleshooting basic access issues.
• Organization & Detail Orientation – Accurate tracking of progress, deadlines, and documentation.
• Student Support Mindset – Ability to encourage, guide, and advocate for learners in a virtual environment.
• Adaptability – Able to adjust to new systems, course changes, and evolving online learning practices.

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