The following information regarding evaluations is provided as an example only. Asking for feedback from the instructor can be a valuable tool in ensuring that the notes are an accurate reflection of the course content. In addition, the instructor and the student may participate in a and final evaluation of the note taking services. Student and faculty evaluations will assist the Note Taker in identifying strengths and areas for improvement. OFFICE will provide evaluation summaries in a timely manner. In addition, the note taker will be asked to participate in an evaluation at the end of each semester. This provides the note taker an opportunity to give OFFICE feedback about the semester. PROCEDURES FOR WORKING WITH PAID STUDENT NOTE TAKERS Prior to the Beginning of the Semester Paid student note takers are expected to have the required textbooks and related materials for their courses. Professional Development The OFFICE at INSTITUTION promotes higher learning opportunities not only for their students, but for their staff as well. All note takers are encouraged to pursue professional development. OFFICE will maintain and make available training information and professional development workshops to every note taker as often as it becomes available. Note takers are encouraged to participate in note taker training, such as the NDC Online Note Taker Training at www.nationaldeafcenter.org. Performing the Assignment The OFFICE at INSTITUTION will notify all instructors prior to the first day of each semester that a deaf student will be enrolled in their course, OFFICE will outline the procedures for communication and accommodations. On the first day of class, the student should bring a form to the instructor from OFFICE announcing the need for note taking services. For example, the announcement may read: “OFFICE is recruiting note taking services for a student that receives this accommodation. No extra time outside of class is required. Notes are either written on special paper that makes copies as you write, copied at OFFICE, or emailed to the student. If you take clear, concise notes and attend class on a regular basis, this is an opportunity to assist a fellow student and earn extra money. Any interested student should remain after class today.”
The following information regarding evaluations is provided as an example only. Asking for feedback from the instructor can be a valuable tool in ensuring that the notes are an accurate reflection of the course content. In addition, the instructor and the student may participate in a and final evaluation of the note taking services. Student and faculty evaluations will assist the Note Taker in identifying strengths and areas for improvement. OFFICE will provide evaluation summaries in a timely manner. In addition, the note taker will be asked to participate in an evaluation at the end of each semester. This provides the note taker an opportunity to give OFFICE feedback about the semester. PROCEDURES FOR WORKING WITH PAID STUDENT NOTE TAKERS Prior to the Beginning of the Semester Paid student note takers are expected to have the required textbooks and related materials for their courses. Professional Development The OFFICE at INSTITUTION promotes higher learning opportunities not only for their students, but for their staff as well. All note takers are encouraged to pursue professional development. OFFICE will maintain and make available training information and professional development workshops to every note taker as often as it becomes available. Note takers are encouraged to participate in note taker training, such as the NDC Online Note Taker Training at www.nationaldeafcenter.org. Performing the Assignment The OFFICE at INSTITUTION will notify all instructors prior to the first day of each semester that a deaf student will be enrolled in their course, OFFICE will outline the procedures for communication and accommodations. On the first day of class, the student should bring a form to the instructor from OFFICE announcing the need for note taking services. For example, the announcement may read: “OFFICE is recruiting note taking services for a student that receives this accommodation. No extra time outside of class is required. Notes are either written on special paper that makes copies as you write, copied at OFFICE, or emailed to the student. If you take clear, concise notes and attend class on a regular basis, this is an opportunity to assist a fellow student and earn extra money. Any interested student should remain after class today.”
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