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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3pt; text-align: center;"
align="center"> <b class=""><span class="" style="font-size:
18pt;">MIT Post-Docs: <o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3pt; text-align: center;"
align="center"> <b class=""><span class="" style="font-size:
17pt;">Create an Educational Video for High School Students!</span></b><o:p
class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The MIT BLOSSOMS Program <a
href="http://blossoms.mit.edu" class="">http://blossoms.mit.edu</a> invites
you to create an interactive video lesson for high school classes
in science, math or engineering. BLOSSOMS lessons are used by
teachers in classrooms not only across the U.S., but also around
the world. The program has 10 country partners, with lessons in 11
languages.<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each BLOSSOMS lesson presents a challenging
phenomenon to the class that requires their active intellectual
engagement. A lesson is made up of 5 to 7 short video segments,
and after each segment, the video is paused and the classroom
teacher takes over – coaching students to respond to an in-class
BLOSSOMS challenge. Once the learning objective is achieved, the
teacher turns the video back ON, and the next segment is presented
- with a new challenge. BLOSSOMS lessons are NOT lectures.
Instead, they are student-centered, active learning experiences.<o:p
class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27pt; text-indent:
-22.5pt;"><b class="">(1)<span class="" style="font-weight:
normal; font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b><b
class="">Key Student Objectives:</b> (a) Developing their
critical thinking skills, moving away from rote memorization; (b)
Developing active interest in STEM careers; (c) Seeing relevance
of STEM to everyday life; (d) Creating an awareness of and
appreciation for different cultures.<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27pt; text-indent:
-22.5pt;"><b class="">(2)<span class="" style="font-weight:
normal; font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b><b
class="">Why make a BLOSSOMS lesson?</b> You are contributing
to an Open Source worldwide education effort. Your lesson posted
on the MIT BLOSSOMS web site will showcase your super teaching
skills! <i class="">Great for your resume!</i><o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27pt; text-indent:
-22.5pt;"><b class="">(3)<span class="" style="font-weight:
normal; font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b><b
class="">Easy Step 1:</b> <b class=""><span class=""
style="color: red;">By September 15</span></b>, just email us
at <a href="mailto:blossoms@mit.edu" class="">blossoms@mit.edu</a>,
expressing your tentative interest. (No firm commitment) We will
hold an informational meeting about this initiative in early
October, scheduled to maximize attendance for all who express
interest.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27pt; text-indent:
-22.5pt;"><b class="">(4)<span class="" style="font-weight:
normal; font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b><b
class="">Reward:</b> You earn a $1,000 honorarium for your
effort!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27pt; text-indent:
-22.5pt;"><font color="#ff0000"> <b>POSTDOCS - PLEASE SEE THE
NOTE BELOW</b></font><o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 27pt; text-indent:
-22.5pt;"><b class="">(5)<span class="" style="font-weight:
normal; font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b><b
class="">How do I learn more?</b> Simply visit the BLOSSOMS web
site and sample several video lessons. Here is a short
introductory video: <a
href="http://blossoms.mit.edu/about_us/video_introduction_blossoms"
class="">http://blossoms.mit.edu/about_us/video_introduction_blossoms</a><o:p
class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hope to see you in September! And please feel
free to email any one of us ahead of time with your questions.<o:p
class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">PI: <b class="">Richard C. Larson</b>, Mitsui
Professor of Data, Systems, and Society <a
href="mailto:rclarson@mit.edu" class="">rclarson@mit.edu</a><o:p
class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Co-PI: <b class="">Daniel Frey</b>, Professor
of Mechanical Engineering <a href="mailto:danfrey@mit.edu"
class="">danfrey@mit.edu</a><o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">BLOSSOMS Project Manager, <b class="">M.
Elizabeth Murray</b> <a href="mailto:emurray@mit.edu" class="">emurray@mit.edu</a></p>
<div class=""><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"
class=""><b><font color="#ff0000">NOTE:</font></b><b> Postdocs</b>
who are considering applying should be sure the terms of their
appointment, and fellowship, if applicable, allow for this
activity and honorarium. Speak with your faculty supervisor and</span> <a
href="http://postdocs.mit.edu/postdocs-and-office-vpr/key-administrative-contacts-postdocs"
class="" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color:
purple;">administrative contact</a><span
style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">. In
addition,<b> International Scholars</b>:</span><span class=""
style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span><span
style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">Please
note that depending on your immigration status, you may or may
not qualify to receive an honorarium or any other type of
compensation. Please contact the International Scholars Office (</span><a
href="http://web.mit.edu/scholars/" class=""
style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: purple;">ISchO</a><span
style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">) to
discuss this issue before making a commitment to the MIT
BLOSSOMS Program.</span></div>
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