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>Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 09:59:16 -0500
>From: Judy Shoaf <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: #8380.1 (!) Students'job responsibilities?
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One problem I have with lab assistants is that they have to know a
*huge* amount but often don't have much to do--a lot of downtime. This
makes the job attractive (getting homework done) but does not make for a
strong work ethic. In the days of audiocassettes, there would be
competition to see how many tapes one could dub in an hour! Now it's
more likely to be a situation where I have to get an assistant up to
speed in assisting a particular instructor on how to run a particular
lab, or how to divide up an audio recording into segments appropriate
for the Web.
Judy Shoaf
LLTI-Editor wrote:
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>>Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:16:43 -0500
>>From: "Patricia Early" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"
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>>Subject: Re: #8380 Students'job responsibilities?
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> Hi Janet,
>
> We hire work-study students to work in the lab, primarily as front-desk staff.
> However, I always try to hire among the language classes first. It just seems
> to me that the committment to the job is higher among students who already
value
> language learning and the services the LARC offers. I post flyers in the
LARC,
> and ask the instructors to make the following announcement (after my
signature)
> available to their classes. This method has always served me well. In
> addition, I sometimes ask valued work-study students if they have any friends
> who receive work-study who might be interested in working in the LARC.
>
> I've had mostly VERY positive experiences with work-study students, with only
> one or two students that demonstrated a weak work-ethic or no responsibility
for
> the job. I think that hiring from within the language students seems to help.
>
> Regards,
> Trish Early
> Language Lab Coordinator, Georgia State University
>
> ***************************************
> Do you have Work Study?
> Interested in Languages?
> The Language Lab wants YOU!!!
>
> The Language Lab in 128-GCB is looking to hire at least two (2) Work-Study
> students for Spring Semester.
>
> The Language Lab is a great place to work, with a fun and committed staff of
> student assistants and graduate assistants. You$E2ll gain valuable computer
> skills, learn about the inside workings of a computer lab, assist in
specialized
> class setups, gain audio-visual technical skills, and have the opportunity to
> enhance your language studies.
>
> Qualifications: A friendly and energetic ability to assist students and
faculty
> in the lab, an ability to work independently, knowledge of a foreign language
or
> interest in international languages and cultures an advantage. Familiarity
with
> computers and desktop support helpful, but not required. Must be eligible for
> Federal Work-Study Assistance.
>
> Job Description: Primary student responsibilities include answering the
> telephone, checking language students into the lab, assisting students with
> materials and resources, duplicating tapes and/or cd's as required by the lab
> coordinator, and other tasks as needed.
>
> If interested, please contact Trish Early at
> [log in to unmask] or visit her in 128-GCB.
>
>
>
>>>>"Otmar Foelsche, LLTI -Editor" <[log in to unmask]> 11/10/2006 3:07
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> PM >>>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Student workers' job responsibilities?
> Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 18:24:16 -0800 (PST)
> From: Janet Starmer <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
> I am hoping to hire a few work-study students to work
> in my language lab. Does anyone have a good job
> description for student employees and/or advice about
> hiring and keeping student workers?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Janet Starmer
> French Instructor &
> Language Lab Supervisor
> Guilford College
>
>
>
>
>
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