"I had a CS Learning Assistant in my Honors Intro to Object Oriented Programming class. He has done an exceptional job helping students in the lab with his outstanding expertise. He never missed a class, has always been prepared and punctual, and when asked also provided feedback on the content of the assignments. He has proven to be an invaluable asset to the class, being instrumental in helping students better understand the material and completing the work in a timely manner. I look forward to having LAs in all my future semesters."

"I used Learning Assistants for several semesters in Object Oriented Programming and Data Abstraction. The students felt that their mastery of material was enhanced by small, practice Active Learning exercises (facilitated by the LAs). Even more value was obtained by using LAs to spend quality time with students in reviewing their lab submissions. Instead of just receiving feedback at grading time, the students were able to have their code reviewed by LAs who took the opportunity to explain issues in the code or to suggest more elegant alternatives. The students definitely benefited from such exposure."

"I have been teaching (mainly) OOPDA classes with assigned Learning Assistants (“LA”s) for about five years. The LA’s have been a tremendous asset to me and to the students in my classes. First of all, they have been consistently excellent CS students with a sincere interest in helping their peers succeed in the coursework. In in-person classes, LA’s collaborate to provide help when students are doing labs.  In Zoom and Webex online class formats, the LA’s traverse breakout rooms and elicit answers to questions about the lab or assignment, and also assist students in completing labs. In my opinion, working with an LA is totally non-threatening to a student, whereas sometimes some students feel that they are revealing a lack of competency when they ask the instructor for help. Many current Tutors are also LA’s, and vice versa. Tutors meet with students on a “drop-in” basis online (Webex) or in person at a designated CS tutoring location, and they provide invaluable assistance to anyone who asks. I have been impressed by the overall structure of the LA program. Students are recruited via applications and/or recommendations from faculty and the LA’s get course credit through short seminar courses that introduce some fundamental principles of teaching and learning.  The dedication of the students, the staff and the Department to this program is impressive!"

"Working for the computer science department as a learning assistant and tutor has been a great experience for me. I have grown to really enjoy teaching and helping others understand programming better, and seeing my peers get more interested in the subject and grow as programmers because of me is very rewarding. Not only does teaching help me improve my mastery of the subject, it gives back to this amazing department and provides help to those who need it. Helping someone get through a difficult topic and seeing the stress disappear before my eyes can be the highlight of my day." 

"I appreciated the review of old material that serving as an LA has provided. I also enjoyed meeting all the underclassmen in the department and helping them succeed. The soft skills (communication, understanding others, quickly adjusting strategies) that I learned will also be very beneficial to me in the future."

"As an LA and tutor, I learned valuable skills that were useful throughout my college experience and early career. Among the many things, I learned how to communicate my thoughts and ideas efficiently and effectively in the classroom, to group members, and while helping others. This skill transferred well in my internship and workplace, as I found myself able to communicate on the same level as some of the more seasoned software engineers. I would recommend being an LA for the leadership skills gained and the important skill of knowing how to decipher someone else's code. These are just some of the core skills I developed from the program. Being an LA or tutor can definitely help you learn to adapt to new situations, learn problem-solving skills, and also get you out of your shell."

"Being an LA-Tutor has been an amazing experience for me. I have loved sharing my passion for computer science by helping fellow students grasp this complex area of study. In turn, I have also solidified my knowledge of these certain subjects even more. Working as an LA-Tutor was a great source of networking at Rowan. It was also a great opportunity to further my interpersonal skills. I received an internship at Lockheed Martin RMS in Moorestown and plan to continue working there after graduation."