ICT in Education for the 21st Century- Online Facilitation

Job Description This is a remote position. EEC1103-ICT in Education for the 21st Century As an experienced online educator (LINC Fellow), the candidate will work as an independent contractor of LINC and serve a diverse international student body for Undergraduate-level programs studying at premier Australian and Asian universities. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of digital technologies in education and technology-enhanced learning, with the ability to guide students in the effective integration of ICT to support diverse learning needs. They should be able to support students in applying ethical and responsible digital practices, designing engaging digital learning experiences, creating digital artefacts, and critically evaluating the role of technology in promoting inclusive, accessible, and effective education. Key Skills Required Digital technologies in education Technology-enhanced learning Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Digital pedagogy Inclusive and accessible education Technology-enabled learning for disability education ICT safety, ethics, and responsible use Digital artefact design and development Digital literacy Educational technology integration Desired Candidate Profile Graduate Certificate /Graduate Diploma/Bachelor Honours Degree in Education, Master of Education, Master of Teaching, or Phd/EdD in Education 3 years of relevant primary/secondary school teaching, research and/or professional experience in the last 5 years Knowledge and understanding of teacher education policies and practices. Valid Teacher’s Registration in Australia (VIT Preferred), but QCT, NSW acceptable Empathetic, ambitious, warm and outgoing personality willing to work closely with people from diverse cultures; Proficient in English language; excellent oral and written communication Must possess a working laptop and have access to high-speed (>10 MBPS) stable internet connection; Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including host university’s LMS and LINC trac (training on these platforms will be provided). The candidate needs to be available between 5 pm to 10 pm every day. Roles & Responsibilities LINC Fellows will be responsible for providing: Subject matter guidance to a group of 20-25 undergraduate online students; Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management; Conduct 1:1 sessions for doubt-resolution, academic guidance and assessment draft reviews; Guidance on relevant reference material; Assessment marking with long-form feedback Management of discussion forums; and Proactive, prompt and personalised support to student queries and issues. LINC Fellows will be expected to promptly interact with students over email, or calls / online sessions from locations of their convenience (e.g. home, office, etc.).