The Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) Learning Technology Coaches program supports instructors in the investigation and implementation of current and emerging learning tools used for instruction. This program is a collaborative and supportive opportunity for graduate students, through their work as student coaches, to use their research capabilities to help faculty address unique instructional challenges.

Student participants in the Learning Technology Coaches program are current Memorial graduate students with experience as teaching assistants. These coaches receive a unique perspective on the instructional side of an academic career by conducting research to help find potential solutions to scenarios presented by faculty members and other instructional staff.  

For more information on learning tools evaluated and investigated by the coaches, please view CITL’s Learning Technology Index. To connect with a coach, please email LTC_CITL@mun.ca. 

What can Learning Technology Coaches do? 

Support provided by the Learning Technology Coaches can include: 

• Support instructors in their use of learning tools for instruction. 

• Investigate learning technologies of interest to faculty and instructors, with an eye to addressing an instructional challenge or creating accessible and engaging learning experiences for students. 

• Use their research skills to help faculty and instructors find potential solutions to instructional scenarios and challenges. 

• Investigate and evaluate learning technologies and share findings through the Learning Technology Index. 

• Create timely and effective support resources, like the LTC Podcast, to expand and share knowledge. 

Program priorities 

The Learning Technology Coaches program’s priorities include: 

• Providing faculty and instructors with timely support to investigate and implement innovative teaching strategies. 

• Building an understanding of the intentional and effective use of learning technologies to improve student learning. 

• Supporting the university community by researching current and emerging learning technologies trends. 

The Learning Technology Coaches program is proudly offered by CITL with support from School of Graduate Studies (SGS).