Research Intern - Technology in Classrooms - Virtual/Remote

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe Lehigh Valley Justice Institute at United Way GLV is a nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy program working to develop and promote a reimagined justice system that is equitable and fair for all communities. LVJI employs a data-driven approach focused on the criminal justice processes within the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. We believe that solutions borne in the Lehigh Valley, due to the region’s unique and diverse political, economic, and demographic climates, are portable in nature and can thus be applied to communities throughout the United States.
At LVJI, we understand you are a student and are still learning. We believe internships are opportunities to learn how to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. We are committed to providing an internship experience that grows your skills, introduces you to the professional workforce, and bolsters your career in a nurturing environment. If you want to work on a real project, start your professional journey, and make some real change, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
Professional Development
Responsibilities
The Lehigh Valley Justice Institute (LVJI) at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is looking for Research Interns to study the effect of technology in K-12 classrooms. This hands-on project includes an intense literature review, synthesizing research and best practices, and writing a final research report. Interns will review published and unpublished academic literature on the impact of technology on child learning and produce a set of best practices. At the end, there may be internal presentations or presentations to local committees or organizations.

We hope to answer the following research questions.
What effects does integrating cell phone, tablet, laptop, etc., technology have on student learning in K-12 classrooms?
Is there a “sweet spot” of technology integration that best facilitates learning?
What are the best practices of integrating technology into K-12 classrooms?

Responsiblities:
Attend meetings with supervisors and team members
Conduct literature searches to answer the research questions
Execute basic data analysis as needed
Add/modify research questions as needed
Write a report describing research procedures, results, and interpretation
Communicate and collaborate with other interns or team members

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