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TakingITGlobal (TIG) is an online social network for positive change – a community of youth who want to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and make an impact in their local and global communities. Available in twelve languages, the award-winning tigweb.org has reached 10 million young people worldwide since its launch in 2000, and currently has a dedicated membership of over 250,000 individuals in over 200 countries.
As TIG's vibrant global community has evolved, educators inspired by its young members have sought to integrate its resources and focus on action-based learning into their teaching. This was made easier beginning in 2006, with the launch of the TakingITGlobal for Educators (TIGed) program, which consists of: 1) An online community of globally minded educators all over the world; 2) a database of educational resources; and 3) virtual classroom spaces that teachers create, moderate, and control to fit the needs of their students and objectives of their curriculum.
The TIGed Research assistant will work to compile a body of evidence-based research related to the impact of electronic and project-based learning on student outcomes, as well as identify and analyze organizations with offerings comparable to those of the TIGed program.
Tasks:
• Work to compile a body of evidence-based research related to the impact of electronic and project-based learning on student outcomes
• Make connections between the major findings of this research and the tools and community offered by TIGed
• Conduct an environmental scan of the ed-tech field, identifying organizations which offer tools and/or communities similar to those of the TIGed program and comparing TIGed to its competitors.
• Provide recommendations as to how TIGed can utilize existing research and position itself in the field relative to its competitors.
Special Requirements:
• Experience conducting research
• Comfortable with, and adept at using, computers (word processing, email, internet)
• Goal oriented and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Interest in the field of electronic and project based learning
• Support for the mission and vision of TakingITGlobal
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