Internship in Education Technology Evaluation and Assessment Psychometrics
June 3 - July 29, 2024
Accelerate Learning Inc. (ALI) is seeking fully remote full-time and part-time interns for Summer 2024. Interns will work with ALI’s research department and other graduate students to complete a research project over an 8- week period. Interns will have the choice between two project types: Assessment focus or Evaluation focus. The expected deliverables are an internal research presentation and report written for the ALI website, as well as either a conference submission (AERA, NCME, AAMC, etc.) and/or a paper submitted for publication. Evaluation focus will include interns using publicly available datasets to run a retrospective quasi-experimental design study with propensity score matching to test effect of ALI curricular products on student achievement. Assessment focus will include interns conducting a psychometric study focused on ALI assessments. For their primary research project, each intern should expect to perform all stages of the research process, from literature review to discussion and dissemination of results while also learning how this process works in non-academic settings. Interns will be assigned to one or more mentors and must be able to work independently. Mentors will help guide interns as they initially determine what focus is best for them and potential study ideas within that focus. Interns will gain applied operational experience and learn about commonly available industry jobs available to individuals with a PhD who wish to work in the private sector of education.
Requirements: Active enrollment in either a doctoral or post-doctoral program in education, human development and family studies, developmental psychology, educational measurement, or related field; completion of two or more years of graduate coursework. Skill in writing and presenting research. Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: statistics, measurement theory, research design, IRT, and test development. Working knowledge of excel and statistical software R. Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Compensation: The pay is $40 an hour. Total stipend for full-time interns (35 hours per week) is $11,200. Total stipend for part-time interns will range from $4,800 (15 hours per week) to $6,400 (20 hours per week). Applicants will indicate their preference (full-time and/or part-time) when applying. Part-time interns will be expected to complete the project report and a conference submission only. ❖ In addition, ALI will provide a $1000 stipend toward attending a conference for all full-time and part time interns. Application: Candidates may apply by submitting a letter of interest and a copy of your current CV to Janelle Montroy, senior research and psychometrician, and the manager of the summer research at jmontroy@acceleratelearning.com. Please title the email with your name and “Summer internship applicant 2024.” Applications should include a cover letter outlining relevant experience and project type of interest. Please submit your CV as well. Application deadline is February 15, 2024, at midnight CST. All applicants will be notified of selection decisions by March 15, 2024.
About ALI learning
Accelerate Learning Inc. is an educational technology and curriculum development company dedicated to transforming the way students learn science and mathematics. The company offers a range of digital resources and tools to support blended and online learning, making science and math education accessible anytime and anywhere. These resources include interactive simulations, virtual labs, and multimedia content to engage students.
Accelerate Learning Inc. is known for its strong research-based approach to curriculum development and educational technology. The company is committed to ongoing research and development to improve its educational solutions. It conducts assessments, gathers user feedback, and conducts research to refine and enhance its offerings. In summary, Accelerate Learning Inc. has a history of innovation and growth in science and math education. Its research-based approach to curriculum development, commitment to educational standards, and emphasis on digital resources and professional development have made it a prominent player in improving STEM education for K-12 students across the United States.