
- #PHET COLORADO PHYSICS SIMULATIONS FOR FREE#
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* Have experience conducting research in K-12 classrooms in Human Computer Interaction, Human-centered Computing or a closely related field by J(minimally, all degree requirements must be met if the degree has not yet been conferred by the deadline). in Educational Psychology or a closely related field * Ed.D (with a strong science background) in Science Education or Special Education or closely related field, or a in Physics, Physics Education, Chemistry, Chemistry Education or a closely related field, with a strong interest and background in science education Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at University of Colorado conducts background checks on all final applicants being considered for employment. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We will consider start dates as early as and as late as Aug 1, 2018, with a preference for a start date of Jor earlier. More information on PhET can be found at.
#PHET COLORADO PHYSICS SIMULATIONS FULL#
The candidate will join the PhET Interactive Simulation project's growing team of 20+ full and part-time faculty, researchers, teachers, software developers, and staff. The successful candidate will work at the University of Colorado Boulder which is a national leader in STEM education with over 50 campus programs addressing STEM education and the Center for Science Learning. * Assisting with dissemination of the PhET project’s resources to the accessibility and teacher communities: developing and representing PhET in online forums and resources running exhibit booths at national and local conferences and assisting with teacher workshops. * Serving as a PhET project liaison to the accessibility, accessible technology, education research, and STEM and Special Education teacher communities analyzing data, conducting interview and classroom-based research studies (including developing connections and collaborations with school administrators and teachers, and conducting classroom observations), etc. * Leading simulation design, development, and research efforts - e.g. * Conducting user-testing of simulation use through interviews of students with and without disabilities

#PHET COLORADO PHYSICS SIMULATIONS PROFESSIONAL#
The PhET project has a team of professional software developers that will implement accessibility features in the simulations).

#PHET COLORADO PHYSICS SIMULATIONS PLUS#
(Software programming is not required, though knowledge of basic coding principles is a plus – see description of desirable qualifications below. * Designing accessibility features (as part of a 3- to 5-person team) into existing PhET HTML5 simulations. Their responsibilities will grow as the applicant becomes familiar with the project, to include: The successful applicant will join the vibrant and productive PhET team. This particular position is part of PhET’s initiative to increase the accessibility of the interactive simulations for students with disabilities. Research at the K-12 and college levels is a major component of the PhET project, and focuses on understanding aspects of design and use that lead to increases in student engagement and learning.
#PHET COLORADO PHYSICS SIMULATIONS FOR FREE#
The PhET Team designs and develops interactive simulations for teaching and learning science and mathematics with supporting professional development materials, and makes all of these resources available for free to educators and students around the world. The PhET Interactive Simulations Project ( ) at the University of Colorado Boulder has an opening for a full-time Research Associate (postdoc or early researcher) position with a focus on research involving accessible simulation features and their use by students with and without disabilities. Professional Research Associate (Postdoc or Early Researcher) in Inclusive Simulation Research in STEM Education with the PhET Interactive Simulations Project at the University of Colorado Boulder.
