Instructional Connections began in 2010 with the sole goal of facilitating better instructional support services for online courses of Universities and Colleges through our online teaching assistants or academic coaches.
No other North American company works how Instructional Connections does – even before Covid-19 and the shift to online education and distance learning. While many online support companies are solutions looking for a problem, we build our services around the missions of Colleges and Universities and provide support exactly where it is needed.
Our online teaching assistants and services are flexible enough to match each College and University we work with. Our partner Colleges and Universities are often asking for additional ways we can support them and expand our services! This means we aren’t a cookie-cutter option, but we see a need or gap and curate a specific and custom solution for each of our partners’ situations.
[H2] Our Partner Universities & Colleges
- Arkansas State University – Jonesboro
- Austin Peay State University
- Boise State University
- Bowling Green State University
- Central Michigan University
- Columbus State University
- Eastern Washington University
- Emporia State University
- Florida A&M University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida International University
- Lamar University
- Louisiana State University – Alexandria
- Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge
- Louisiana State University – Shreveport
- Montclair State University
- Nevada State College
- Northern Kentucky University
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Ohio University
- Pacific Oaks College
- Pittsburg State University
- Purdue University – Northwest
- Simmons University
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Southern Oregon University
- Southern Utah University
- Texas A&M International University
- Texas Wesleyan University
- University of Alabama – Huntsville
- University of Arkansas System – eVersity
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Delaware
- University of Houston – Victoria
- University of Louisiana – Lafayette
- University of Maine System
- University of New Mexico
- University of North Carolina – Pembroke
- University of North Carolina – Wilmington
- University of North Florida
- University of North Texas
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of Rhode Island
- University of Southern Indiana
- University of Vermont
- University of West Florida
- University of Texas – Arlington
- University of Texas – El Paso
- University of Texas – Permian Basin
- University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley
- University of Texas – Tyler
- University of Wyoming
- Youngstown State University
[H2] How Our Online Teaching Assistant Model Works
1. We Understand Your Needs
Our first step is always the same – to understand what each College or University needs relative to their online instructional support and programs. We strive to understand the missions that each school desires through in-depth meetings and close communication.
2. We Recruit Impressive Online Teaching Assistants
We recruit, screen, pre-qualify, and present online teaching assistant candidates that have been vetted and have extensive experience in the desired field, depending on the specific program and course. All of our online teaching assistants have a minimum of a Master’s or greater in their field.
3. We Train & Assign Your Online TAs
We assign university approved online teaching assistants and other support staff to your courses and programs. This is based on University, College, or even course-specific needs for your distance learning service needs.
We understand the hurdles and benefits of online programs and distance learning, which is why we work hard to help you manage your distance learning courses for optimal student success by training all candidates on learning management systems used by your University. This ensures they are oriented for courses and your specific distance learning programs.
4. We Organize Your Online Teaching Assistants
We independently contract, manage, and pay the online teaching assistants supporting your courses. We handle all organizations of staffing provided to fulfill the service needs on behalf of university partners. This eliminates universities from adding additional human resources and payroll overhead.
5. We Provide Accountability & Support Throughout the Year
To ensure accountability, we have supportive leadership staff who work directly with your University’s administration and faculty. This ensures that the faculty member’s expectations, rubric, and goals are fully met.
In addition, we provide continual support to each distance learning course where our online teaching assistants are requested and used. From start to finish – we are there throughout the semester for our university partners.
We strive to meet expectations through our services and our online teaching assistants. Contact Instructional Connections for More Information on Our Online Teaching Assistants!
