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2 people are interested
Volunteers Needed to Help Students with Climate Change Unit (virtual mentor)
ORGANIZATION: Educurious
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2 people are interested
We have an exciting opportunity for professionals who have an understanding of climate change to help high school students by serving as virtual mentors. Educurious combines project-based learning and connections with real-world experts to capture the imagination and interest of today's students. We are currently in need of professionals with a science background to serve as virtual mentors (or experts as we call them) in our upcoming unit, The Ecological Impacts of Climate Change.
Learn more about the unit here: http://www.educurious.org/solutions/project-based-courses/
How it works:
Utilizing the Educurious Platform, students will ask experts for feedback on select assignments or projects. Experts are not expected to grade student's work; instead, your primary role is to enrich the student's understanding of their work by serving as the professional who can help further develop the student's skills and expose them to new, exciting careers. All communication with the students is asynchronous so you can fit it around your schedule and do not have to visit the classroom or be available during school hours. Please email mni@educurious.org for questions or sign up at www.educuriousexperts.chronus.com
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No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Educurious
Location:
Eastlake Avenue E., Seattle, WA 98102, US
Mission Statement
Educurious is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the educational outcomes of U.S. high school students. We are creating the high school curriculum that students need now for success in college, careers and life. We are reinventing the traditional engagement model to be meaningful and compelling to 21st century learners, putting into practice what we know really works based on deep and wide research. The Educurious curriculum is built on new materials, connections and delivery systems that capture students’ interest and imagination and equip them for success in the real world.
Description
Educurious is on a mission to reduce our nation’s high school dropout rates. Our project-based curriculum connects students to real issues they care about and equips them with the lifelong learning skills for success. Our courses foster collaboration among students, teachers and our global network of real-world Experts.
We are pleased to be funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and to work in conjunction with the University of Washington College of Education and the Institute for Math and Science Education (funded by the National Science Foundation). Together, we’re creating the 21st-century education that our kids and our country need to thrive in a fast-changing world.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2016
SKILLS
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Educurious covers all background screening fees.