34.677, Internships: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: MA-level internship in Curriculum Design & Learning Experience, Duolingo, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Subject: 34.677, Internships: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: MA-level internship in Curriculum Design & Learning Experience, Duolingo, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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From: Bozena Pajak [bozena at duolingo.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: MA-level internship in Curriculum Design & Learning Experience, Duolingo, Pittsburgh, PA, USA


University or Organization: Duolingo
Department: Learning and Curriculum
Web Address: http://duolingo.com/efficacy
Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     Cognitive Science
                     Language Acquisition
                     Psycholinguistics
Voluntary
Internship Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Minimum Education Level: MA

Description:
Duolingo is looking for a Master’s student with expertise in
instructional design, applied learning science, or language learning
and teaching. At Duolingo, you will have an opportunity to apply your
skills and knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, where
you see the immediate impact of your work on millions of learners
worldwide. This is a 12-week internship for summer 2023 (exact dates
flexible).

You Will...
 - Collaborate with team members across different roles on improving
how Duolingo teaches languages, with the guidance and support of
senior learning experts
 - Share learning design practices and research findings with the team
and translate them into concrete ideas that can be applied to the
Duolingo Language app
 - Leverage metrics and other data for the creation, re-purposing, and
curation of curriculum/content to meet learning objectives

You Have...
 - Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Instructional Design,
Applied Learning Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive
Psychology, or a related field graduating between Dec. 2023-May 2024
 - Excellent knowledge of effective learning design practices,
especially as they apply to language teaching, and ability to explain
them in simple ways to non-experts
 - Knowledge of at least one language other than English (preferably
Spanish or French), and experience with language teaching and/or
designing course materials
 - Familiarity with the basics of quantitative data analysis

Exceptional Candidates Will Have...
 - Experience in a tech environment
 - Familiarity with product development, especially in education

For more information and to apply, please visit the link below.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Web Address for Applications:
https://boards.greenhouse.io/duolingo/jobs/6626624002

Contact Information:
        Bozena Pajak
        Email: bozena at duolingo.com



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