position available at SRI

Bill Penuel (bpenuel who-is-at unix.sri.com)
Tue, 14 Sep 1999 04:35:11 -0700

Hello everyone--

We have an opening here at SRI's Center for Technology in Learning (see
description below). If you are interested, or know someone who is, please
have them contact me.

Bill

Title: Research Social Scientist (654)

Job Description

Participate in evaluations of technology's impact on classrooms,
schools, and student learning. Assist in developing data collection
instruments; conduct field work; analyze data and report results. Examples
of current projects involve students' use of Internet and World Wide Web
resources and focus on learning of science and mathematics content.
Emphasis is on evaluation of impacts of technology in education, not design
of technology interventions or programs.

Experience, Education, and Other Requirements

Evaluation experience including collecting and analyzing both
quantitative and qualitative data. Knowledge of education reform issues and
constructivist teaching and learning models. Evidence of excellent writing
and presentation skills; ability to work in teams. Experience providing
technical assistance a plus, but not required.

Master's degree in education research or a related field. Minimum one
year of practical evaluation experience.

Position available immediately. Some travel will be required.

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Bill Penuel, Ph.D.
Research Social Scientist
SRI International
333 Ravenswood Avenue, Mailstop BS116
Menlo Park, CA 94025
tel. 650-859-5001
fax 650-869-5001
email: bpenuel who-is-at unix.sri.com

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www.sri.com/policy/ctl
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