Note: Internships are for Teachers College or Columbia University students only.

Other Internship Opportunities

Bureau of Public Health

Learning Management System Intern

Through Public Health, Emergency Preparedness and Medical Provider education and training, the Bureau of Public Health Training (BPHT) improves the knowledge and skills of the city's health and medical communities on all matters of public health for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Five units compose the Bureau, each providing important educational and training tools. They are: the Bioterrorism Training Unit, the Health Research Training Program, the Preventive Medicine Training Program, the Public Health Library and Scientific Communications.

The interns would be working within the Bioterrorism Training Unit on major projects that touch many areas of the agency. The main project is the HealthNet project. HealthNet is a Learning Management System (LMS) that has recently been acquired by the agency and is in its initial implementation stage. Interns would assist with various aspects of the implementation including: web design, data mapping, SCORM encoding of training content, and content editing. Knowledge of MS Office is expected. Familiarity with Macromedia web authoring software and Adobe design software is recommended. Some knowledge of SCORM is a plus.

Another major project interns may work on is the Teachers' Resource Kit, which will have interns editing and designing the layout of training materials. Knowledge of MS Office is expected. Familiarity with Macromedia web authoring software and Adobe design software is recommended.

CES70

Bilingual Computer Lab Intern

Do you ever feel that no one understands you? Can you imagine going to class everyday and not speaking the same language as the teacher? Well the scenario is true for many children in our New York City school districts. Although there are many highly qualified bilingual teachers at work many times the teachers who instruct the specialty subjects do not speak enough Spanish to effectively communicate with their students. This is one such case, I am the technology facilitator at CES (Community Elementary School) 70 in the Bronx and I teach 1st through 5th grades five of which are bilingual classes. I am looking for a motivated proactive partner to assist in translation of lesson content for these classes. Computers are a necessary part of life today and I need to maximize this time with the children so that they will not become victims of the "digital divide".

Columbia University Language Resource Center

Information Systems Intern

The primary mission of the Language Resource Center (LRC) at Columbia University is to support the Less Commonly Taught languages (LCTL) and to foster the meaningful use of technology in the language classroom, including the development of digital material that support and bolster such practices.

In addition, the LRC wants to expand in the area of training and professional development by providing more hands-on training opportunities and exposing the teaching faculty to advances in second language acquisition, theories of language learning, educational and instructional design, and computer assisted learning.

The LRC offers internship opportunities in information systems and technology in education. Interns can work in areas of their interest that support the mission of the LRC or on two projects the LRC is currently developing: metadata tagging and podcasting.

The internship will provide the interested student the opportunity to work in a university environment, be part of dynamic group, and work on solutions that benefit the language community at large.

The internship can be taken for 2 or 3 credits. The hours are flexible and will be agreed upon LRC and the intern.

Communication Fitness

Research Intern

The project we have in mind would be ideal for an intern with a
background in teaching and/or developing language arts curriculum in
secondary schools or colleges.  Working with our founder, Barry Tarshis,
and one of our clients, Jan Mauras at Bronx Community College Writing
Center, the intern would manage a project to determine the impact on
test scores from using Comfit, as a measure of their language arts
proficiency.  The intern would develop assessments (using our
framework), administer the study, and lead sessions with one or more
groups of 20-30 students.  The project would conclude with the intern
evaluating all data collected and subsequently writing a summary report.
If the intern would like to publish this report, we would work with them
to do so.

http://www.Comfit.com

CYBERCHASE

Production/ Content Intern

CYBERCHASE, the award-winning math-mystery-adventure cartoon seen daily on PBS Kids, is looking for interns. Both an animated public television series and a multi-media project, CYBERCHASE is designed to engage children ages 8 to 11 in the fun and challenge of math. In addition to the TV show, the project includes a website, magazine, teacher's guide, outreach workshops, family activities, products, and more. The series is produced by Thirteen/WNET and Nelvana. The internships are at Thirteen/WNET in NYC. For more about the show, check out our website at pbskidsgo.org/cyberchase.

CYBERCHASE interns will work with the production/project team and have the opportunity to participate in the development and production of the TV series as well as its website, outreach, products, funding, etc. This is a good overview for students looking to learn more about writing, producing, and even marketing for animation.

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills are essential. Excellent research skills needed. Good typing skills and phone manner. Ability to work independently a must, as is ability to work effectively under deadlines.

We are looking for interns in two areas:

• Production/Project
• Content Team

Production/Project Interns will gain an understanding of:

• the scripting and production process from page to screen
• what it takes to run a large show and keep it organized
• how to promote and expand a show beyond the TV screen
• how to develop curriculum-based stories

Production/Project Interns will:

• Assist with production notes -- prep and review
• Help organize/maintain production files
• Attend meetings and record sessions
• Transcribe tapes
• Prep for Writers Meetings and Math Topic Meetings
• Provide administrative support -- copying, errands, etc.
• Assist with production of live-action segments
• Help develop content for website

Must have a high energy level, a good head for details, and not be hesitant to roll up their sleeves and be able to manage several different projects at once.

Content team Interns will gain an understanding of:

• What it takes to produce a content-based, action adventure cartoon series
• How math content is developed in a kid-friendly and innovative way for each episode
• How the show's mission and objectives extend beyond broadcast though creative online and print activities

The Content Team Intern will:

• Brainstorm and help develop imaginative activity ideas for Web, print, and outreach materials
• Participate in math topic development meetings and scriptwriter meetings
• Assist with production of live-action segments
• Organize and maintain Editorial files
• Review and proofread materials
• Help with administrative activities (copying, faxing, filing, etc.)

Content Team Intern -- Requirements:

Must be interested in elementary or math education, as well as writing for kids. Ability to work independently is a must, as is ability to work effectively under deadlines. Good typing skills and phone manner are also needed.

Internships do not have to be done for credit, though credit is available.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please specify your availability in your cover letter.

eChalk

Integration Intern

eChalk (www.echalk.com) specializes in providing an affordable, Web-based communication platform specifically designed for K-12 schools. The eChalk platform is a set of integrated, dynamic tools that enhance education by facilitating online interaction between members of school communities.

Headquartered at 26 Broadway in New York City, eChalk a five-year-old company serves several NYC districts, including schools in Community School Districts 2 and 6 (Manhattan), Community School District 15 (Brooklyn), Community School District 10 (the Bronx), several New Visions for Public Schools, Yonkers Public Schools, and more.

Specific intern responsibilities will also include:

• Assisting NYC school teachers developing and employing project-based, inquiry-oreinted lesson or unit plans that best utilize eChalk (including observations) in their classrooms
• Leading introductory (or review) sessions for teachers/administrators about the eChalk system
• Meeting periodically with an organized eChalk committee within the school to foster eChalk adoption and sustainability

The ideal candidate:

• Is interested and enthusiastic about improving the quality of education in local NYC public schools
• Has at least 2 years classroom teaching experience in a K-12 environment
• Possesses a high comfort level with using technology and Web based applications in the K-12 environment
• Is able to present to a diverse adult audience
• Is PC and Mac literate
• Is familiar with Microsoft Office and Web publishing software (Publisher, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, etc.) and/or HTML
• Spanish speaker a plus
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Global Action Project

Video Library Intern

Since 1991, Global Action Project (G.A.P.) has been teaching youth how to be media artists and community leaders. Our mission is to empower youth to be active, informed citizens. Through our programs, youth have the opportunity to produce videos, websites, and other multimedia projects and to engage in dialogue with communities about the critical issues we all face. To date, G.A.P. youth producers have created over sixty videos and multimedia projects using photography, poetry, and web-based media on topics such as youth culture, war, the lasting impact of September 11th, community health, juvenile justice, immigration, and sexual exploitation.

This internship is a great opportunity for those interested in media production, youth development, arts administration or community advocacy. The Video Library Intern will also learn skills critical to being involved with a media collective while working in a laidback, youth-oriented environment. The Video Library Intern will play a key role in G.A.P.'s growth by helping to screen a wide range of media resources, including videos, CD's, DVD's, and magazines and then creating a written database for the resources. He or she will also assist in researching prospective video organizations and youth development programs for other possible contacts and resources. Great organization and writing skills are required.

G.A.P. believes that an internship should offer creative opportunities for the intern as well as meet the needs of the organization. Therefore, we expect you will take an active role in designing the internship. We will work with schedule and interests. We are seeking a commitment of 8 hours a week, although we are open to a variety of arrangements. This internship is unpaid.

HarlemLive

Youth Journalism Intern

HarlemLive is an on-line news journal that gives the youth of New York City an opportunity to have their voices heard on a worldwide platform. The students are trained in Journalism, Web Design, Video Production, etc. It allows students to showcase their talents for a global audience using cutting edge Internet technologies. Through HarlemLive the youth develop a network of support in various aspects of their lives and they improve their ability to communicate effectively. We aim to provide the youth of Harlem with great prospects for the future.

HarlemLive members produce a World Wide Web-based multimedia news journal that covers political, cultural, historical, and community issues and events of note in Harlem communities. The journal includes: news stories, editorials, movie, music and theater reviews, poetry; and interviews with prominent and interesting people.

HarlemLive is searching for interns who are equally willing to learn as they are to share what they know. The HarlemLive environment is dynamic, energetic and constantly changing. Successful interns are those who are aggressive and seize educational opportunities as they present appear.

Interns placed at HarlemLive can participate in various activities our organization. These activities can range from assisting teenagers in the production of our Web site to helping with organizational development and curriculum planning. HarlemLive is primarily an after school program but there are high school interns that are present during the typical school day.

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Jacob Riis Settlement House

Instructional Technology Intern

• coordinating and facilitating technology activities with senior citizens
• Assistant coaching a Lego Robotics team on Friday afternoons with youth ages 9 - 14
• Coaching a "ScienceQuest" four-person team, ages 9 - 14, on Friday afternoons to research a science question and create a website
• Assisting in database management of Community Technology Center (CTC) participants
• Helping with administrative work of the CTC

This internship is unpaid.

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Joy2Learn

Communication Intern

Joy2Learn is a non-profit foundation that develops arts-education e-Presentations for use in K-12 Schools.

Each e-Presentation features a renowned artist and includes video and other multi-media material in an interactive, web-based plpatform that is offerred for free to schools across the country.

Currently available e-Presentations include: Theater with Hector Elizondo, Tap Dancing with Gregory Hines and Jazz with Wynton Marsalis.

The Foundation is seeking an intern who can communicate with state Departments of Education in order to achieve a Joy2Learn presence on all 50 state websites (we are already on 10). This may include overseeing design issues, appropriate placement locations and contacts with technical and arts coordinators.

Joy2Learn will pay for up to two credits for the position

K12 Connect

Charter School Research Intern

We’re an education software company specializing in human resources and student data management solutions for charter schools.  We need someone with excellent research skills, ability to work alone, meet quick deadlines, some knowledge of charter schools helpful, familiarity with school data needs helpful, and excellent communication skills.  Much of the work conducted by this person can be completed off-site.

That and strong MicroSoft Office skills…  The research will involve three areas:  (1) identifying specific state teacher licensing requirements; (2) developing contact lists and market analysis of university career centers and alumni associations; and (3) identifying K-12 curriculum resources.  Most of the research can be conducted via the Internet.  Some telephone interviewing will be necessary.  Written reports will be mandatory.

http://www.k12connect.com

MTV Networks

Instructional Development Interns

MTV Networks is more than just one channel. It is a global company composed of MTV: Music Television, VH1: Music First, Nickelodeon, mtvU, Comedy Central, Nick at Nite, TV Land, Spike TV, CMT, LOGO as well as The Suite (composed of Nickelodeon Games and Sports (GAS), Nick Too, VH1 Soul, VH Uno, VH1 Classic, VH1 Country, MTV Espanol, MTVJAMS, MTVHITS, Noggin and The N).

An MTV Networks Internship allows college students to work in an innovative, progressive, fast paced and professional environment. Students are exposed to all levels of MTV Networks, which has proven to be an invaluable experience to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. MTV Networks is committed to diversifying our organization. Embracing differences is an integral part of our culture and a key element for our success is creating and maintaining an inclusive environment.

CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY:

• MTV Networks Intern Program is geared toward upperclassmen juniors/seniors), eligible sophomores and law students.
• The program runs during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
• Students must be registered for an internship for academic credit with their college or university, and must provide official documentation on school letterhead confirming this information upon acceptance of the internship.
• The program runs for a minimum of 10 weeks (excluding weekends).
• Students must be available to work a minimum of two full days per week.
• Application dates for resume submissions are rolling.

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NCREST

Development Intern

The American educational system is a "public" system, yet most of what goes on in schools remains unseen. With few sustained opportunities to discuss their work together, teachers cannot learn from or build on the accomplishments of their peers. In order to address this "knowledge-drain," faculty and staff at NCREST are developing a web-based collection of teaching and learning with diverse students in challenging contexts in New York City and beyond. These multimedia websites bring together videos of classroom practice, interviews with teachers and students, curriculum materials, student work and other resources to provide succinct and engaging ways for teachers to share what they have learned with others. (For more on the project see: http://www.tc.edu/ncrest/website/images.htm ).

In order to help establish this online collection, NCREST is seeking students with experience in web-design and development and in digital media who are interested in participating in an unpaid internship. This internship offers an unusual opportunity to help brainstorm and explore new forms and uses for educational websites and to participate in imagining new forms of teacher education and professional development that take advantage of these new resources. This project involves working with a small number of teachers and teacher educators who want to reflect on their experiences and share them with their colleagues and the wider public. Primary responsibilities will depend on the interests, skills and experience of the applicant, but they revolve around videotaping classroom activities, interviewing teachers and students, collecting curriculum materials and student work, and producing websites that organize these materials for outside audiences. The person in this position will also help to develop online collections and "exhibitions" that bring together materials from a number of these websites. The ideal candidate will have interests in emerging educational technology, experience in web-based multimedia design and development, and some experience in schools.

Platform Learning

School Infusion Intern

Platform Learning is currently deploying a fully functional laptop earning program in New York City Schools for the fall of 2005.We have need of program managers for the pilot. They would be responsible for helping us implement and administering the program in schools. There would be much practical, hands-on experience deploying a technology-basededucational.

Project Elevate Fall 2005 Pilot Public

Project Elevate Parent Brochure

School Of the Future

Technology Integration Intern

A tech intern is needed to work with teachers in integrating technology
into their curricula.  The intern will lesson plan as well as co-teach
lessons with the classroom teachers.

Sesame Street Workshop

Reasearch Intern

Internships are available at the Sesame Street Workshop. Education and Research serve as two of the three important divisions of what is known as the Sesame Workshop model -- research, production and content. The roles of Education and Research are: to assess comprehension and appeal and to understand how to effectively position, market and measure the performance of our products and programs in a competitive environment, as well as develop, clarify and provide information about a production's particular curriculum area(s), for example, mathematics, history, literacy, or science. Below is an outline of the different internship opportunities available in Education and Research at Sesame Workshop:

International Research: International Research carries out the development of curricula and research for all Sesame Workshop international co-productions. This group seeks candidates studying psychology, education, communications, and/or other social sciences. Interests in research or international education are a plus. Flexibility and initiative are required; candidates should also be comfortable working independently. International Research conducts fieldwork for the Creative Development department (responsible for new show ideas). Interns work two full days per week for a full semester.

Sesame Street Research: Sesame Street Research carries out development of curricula and conducts formative research with children to support concept development, planning and production for Sesame Street shows. This department seeks students majoring in psychology, education, and/or communications with a special interest in research and children. Duties include: library research, stimuli development, interviewing children, collecting, coding and verification of data, and screening show segments. Interns work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and preferably Thursdays as well. Internships last for the duration of the semester.

Program Research: Program Research carries out development of curricula and conducts formative research with children to support concept development, planning and production for Sesame Workshop's domestic television (other than Sesame Street), online, magazine publishing, and outreach efforts. This group seeks candidates studying psychology, education, and/or communications who have prior experience in research and in working with young children. Interns work two full days a week for a full semester.

This group also seeks candidates who would like to gain exposure specifically to development and supervision of the educational content of Sesame Workshop's projects, and for whom fieldwork is not an essential aspect of their internship experience. Interested candidates should be studying education and focusing on a specific curriculum area among the current production roster, such as mathematics, history, literacy, or science. Schedule is flexible.

Marketing and Media Research: Marketing and Media Research conducts and analyzes research on audiences of television as well as other media to better understand their attitudes and perceptions of Sesame Workshop and Sesame Street brands, programs and products. This department seeks candidates with a strong interest in research, children's media and/or major in communications, marketing or business. Some understanding of marketing research and basic knowledge of ratings (such as that which is learned in a mass communications class) is helpful. Duties include: helping to coordinate both qualitative (e.g., focus groups) and quantitative (e.g., surveys) research and working with outside research suppliers, accessing and analyzing magazine readership characteristics, tabulating ratings data and simple data analysis as well as some general administrative tasks. Schedule is flexible.

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StreetSquash

Mentoring Intern

Founded in September 1999, StreetSquash is an after-school youth enrichment program that combines academic tutoring with squash instruction, community service, and one-on-one mentoring. Working with 120 boys and girls, ages 7 - 17 from West Harlem, New York for a seven-year period, the program's goals are: to improve academic performance; to develop an ethic of hard work and commitment; to boost self-confidence; to increase school attendance. Overall, the StreetSquash mission is to provide consistent and reliable support to the children, families and schools in Western Harlem. By exposing these children to a variety of new experiences and by maintaining high standards, StreetSquash aims to help each child realize his or her academic and personal potential.

We are looking for interns to act as both after-school tutors and squash instructors. While working with StreetSquash, you will not only help students with their homework and squash game, but you will also have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with some really fantastic young people.

On weekends we often need volunteers to help chaperone community service and cultural outings. Previous outings have included college visits, the Paul Kasmin gallery in Chelsea, the Riverside Community Garden, St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen and the Dewitt Nursing Home.

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Teaching Matters

Case Studies Intern

We are seeking a one year intern who will document the practices of two brand new 6 - 12 high tech high schools located in the Bronx. These schools will be opening with a sixth and ninth grade and include 150 students.

Responsiblility: onsite visits, review of curriculum, observations, interviews, data collection.

The end product should include two case studies from each school that highlight best practices in the use of technology in context. The technology should include: instructional, administrative, assessment, and home school collaboration and reporting. The document will form the basis of a website or handbook to be distributed to other small schools interested in replicating these practices.

We are interested in a full year intern.

Two semesters 10 hours per week.

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Evaluation Intern

Teaching Matters is interested in working with an intern who can help support our program evaluation efforts in key programs such as www.teachingmatters.org/digidocs, www.teachingmatters.org/election, and others. We are seeking someone who can work with an evaluator to help in the collection and analysis of data on technology enriched learning environments.

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Two semesters 10 hours per week.

Tenement Museum

Distance learning research intern

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 mvelez@tenement.org .

Thirteen/Ed Online

Instructional Technology Intern

Thirteen Ed Online, Thirteen/WNET New York's award winning Web service for teachers, students, parents and caregivers, is looking for interns! This is a great opportunity for those who want to learn about: online learning environments; the implementation of technology in education; and educational Web production. Interns must be available at least 2 days a week. Interns must have skills in Microsoft Office and familiarity with the Web. An education background is highly preferred -- most of our projects are targeted to K-12 educators. They include online technology and education courses, resources for educators, lesson plans, online workshops exploring some of the big topics in education today, and much more.

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2005 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

For the past 27 years, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program has been attracting outstanding master's, JD and doctoral-level students to the Federal service. The PMF Program is your passport to a unique and rewarding career experience with the Federal Government. It provides you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge you acquired from graduate study. As a PMF, your assignments may involve domestic or international issues, technology, science, criminal justice, health, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.

On November 21, 2003, the President signed Executive Order 13318, "modernizing" the Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program, in keeping with his emphasis on the strategic management of the Federal Government's human capital. The Executive order renamed the PMI Program to the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program to better reflect its high standards, rigor, and prestige. It is designed to attract to the Federal sevice outstanding graduate students from a wide variety of academic disciplines who demonstrate an exceptional ability for, as well as a clear interest in and commitment to, leadership in the analysis and management of public policies and programs. The Executive order charges the Director of OPM with developing, managing, and evaluating the PMF Program and with providing for an orderly transition from the PMI Program to the PMF Program.

Application deadline is October 15th, 2004

For detailed information, view website: http://www.pmi.opm.gov/howover.asp

For application, view website: http://www.pmi.opm.gov/howapp.asp

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 mvelez@tenement.org