Internship Opportunity

Internship Opportunity
Fall 2005

Project Title: Conducting research on distance learning

Project Description: The intern will work with the Education Associate for Access to conduct research on interactive distance learning. Based on this research, the Museum will develop a plan for acquiring interactive distance learning technology and launching its own distance learning program. Specifically, the intern will research: 1) the various technology options available for interactive distance learning and the cost of acquiring/maintaining them; 2) other museums’ distance learning programs; 3) which foundations fund other museum’s distance learning programs; 4) potential audiences for distance learning programs; and 5) best practices for marketing distance learning programs. Based on the research, the intern will work with the Education Associate for Access to develop a set of recommendations for the Museum’s distance learning program.

Qualifications: The intern should have extensive research experience. S/he should be a self-starter and be able to work independently. Knowledge about the technology used in interactive distance learning. Finally, the preferred work schedule for the candidate would be 4 hours a day, three days a week.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to Maria Velez at [email protected].