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Gig at our lab, carrying on some work I did early prototypes for. Let me kn=
ow if interested and/or need some of the jargon translated…
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From: Diana Laurillard <D.Laurilla=
rd@ioe.ac.uk>
rd@ioe.ac.uk>
Da=
te: 9 April 2008 16:39:58 BDT
te: 9 April 2008 16:39:58 BDT
To: people@lkl.ac.uk
Subject: [=
people] Part-time Research Officer post in software development – Becta proj=
ect
people] Part-time Research Officer post in software development – Becta proj=
ect
We are about to receive Becta funding for a one-year project which carries =
a part-time post for a programmer. This is advance notification of a draft a=
d and job description that will be circulated once details are finalised.
a part-time post for a programmer. This is advance notification of a draft a=
d and job description that will be circulated once details are finalised.
Please let me know if you are interested, or if you know of=
someone who might be.
someone who might be.
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=A0
Researc=
h Officer
=A0
Part-time for one year
=A0
Up to pro rata of=
=A328,290 inclusive
=A0
The Lond=
on Knowledge Lab has been successful in obtaining Becta funding for a proof-=
of-concept research study on the use of technology-enhanced learning for spe=
cial needs.=A0 We are offering this=
part-time appointment at Research Grade 7 level, to candidates with good ra=
pid prototyping skills, and experience of working on high-quality research p=
rojects. The aim of this project is to develop exemplars of teacher-customis=
able personalized software for learners with dyscalculia and other forms of =
low numeracy. We will be working in a collaborative context with SEN teacher=
s in a London school. The post is funded part-time for one year, but the sch=
edule of hours each week is negotiable, depending on the circumstances of th=
e successful applicant.
on Knowledge Lab has been successful in obtaining Becta funding for a proof-=
of-concept research study on the use of technology-enhanced learning for spe=
cial needs.=A0 We are offering this=
part-time appointment at Research Grade 7 level, to candidates with good ra=
pid prototyping skills, and experience of working on high-quality research p=
rojects. The aim of this project is to develop exemplars of teacher-customis=
able personalized software for learners with dyscalculia and other forms of =
low numeracy. We will be working in a collaborative context with SEN teacher=
s in a London school. The post is funded part-time for one year, but the sch=
edule of hours each week is negotiable, depending on the circumstances of th=
e successful applicant.
Ple=
ase contact Diana Laurillard (d.la=
urillard@ioe.ac.uk) for further details and an application form. Deadlin=
e tbc.
ase contact Diana Laurillard (d.la=
urillard@ioe.ac.uk) for further details and an application form. Deadlin=
e tbc.
=A0
=A0
RESEARCH OFFICER IN TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LE=
ARNING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
The Research Officer=92s main duties will be to support the Principal=
Investigator for the Becta-funded project =91Teacher-customisable personali=
zed software for learners with dyscalculia=92. Duties will focus mainly on t=
he following tasks:
Investigator for the Becta-funded project =91Teacher-customisable personali=
zed software for learners with dyscalculia=92. Duties will focus mainly on t=
he following tasks:
=
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Identify and track a small group of learners at KS2 with dyscalcu=
lia, in collaboration with SEN teachers.
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Identify and track a small group of learners at KS2 with dyscalcu=
lia, in collaboration with SEN teachers.
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Develop and test two types of digital pilot interventions=
, linked to existing teaching activities, and incorporating adaptive techniq=
ues, to act as proof-of-concept prototypes.
, linked to existing teaching activities, and incorporating adaptive techniq=
ues, to act as proof-of-concept prototypes.
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Test two examples of current numeracy software against=
these prototypes.
these prototypes.
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Lin=
k the materials to a discussion forum for parents of the learners on the sch=
ool intranet site.
k the materials to a discussion forum for parents of the learners on the sch=
ool intranet site.
The Research Officer will work in close collaboration with an experienced =
SEN teacher, and with the project=92s Principal Investigator, Professor Dian=
a Laurillard.
SEN teacher, and with the project=92s Principal Investigator, Professor Dian=
a Laurillard.
Selection Criteria Essential
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 advanced technical skills in rapid prototyping of a learn=
ing design that uses and exploits new technologies
ing design that uses and exploits new technologies
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 software documentation skills
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=
=A0 excellent evaluation skills to contri=
bute to the formative evaluation of the prototypes, and to the generation of=
evaluative research data linked to the learning objectives
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=
=A0 good communication skills
=B7=A0=A0=A0=
=A0=A0=A0 willingness to travel regularly=
to a school in North London, and to attend LKL at least 2 days a week
=A0=A0=A0 willingness to travel regularly=
to a school in North London, and to attend LKL at least 2 days a week
Desirable
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 experience of working in a school, or with yo=
ung children
ung children
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 writing a=
nd presentation skills for reporting on the research
nd presentation skills for reporting on the research
Application
The following will be needed:
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 A statement of how you meet the selection cr=
iteria for the appointment.=A0 You =
should address each of the criteria separately.
iteria for the appointment.=A0 You =
should address each of the criteria separately.
=B7=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 An up-to-date curriculum vitae, arranged in descen=
ding chronological order.
ding chronological order.
=A0
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