Meeting format
We meet around projects, typically for 1-1.5 hours every week. Meetings mostly involve hands-on activities, in which we create and critique designs, brainstorm and discuss plans and new opportunities, and workshop each others’ ideas in progress.
Why you should join
Your unique experiences will diversify and enrich our conversations! In return, you’ll get opportunities for informal mentoring, for developing academic and career skills, and for exploring ideas you may not otherwise encounter in your coursework. Membership mostly includes current students of NYU’s programs in ECT, but alumni and affiliates are also welcome to contribute. You may be interested in a regular commitment if you:
- Seek opportunities to do education design and research in real world settings;
- Might consider developing a thesis or other independent project derived from one of the group’s core projects;
- Are interested in co-authoring academic publications, conference presentations, and research proposals;
- Want to be inspired and supported by a community of motivated individuals beyond the classroom;
- Crave a structured setting for exploring shared interests and fostering collaborations;
- Enjoy conversations about technology, design, and learning.
Ways to participate
See our Projects for brief descriptions of what we’re working on, and consider which level of participation works for you.
Informal drop-in
Attend as many or as few meetings as you like. The time commitment and level of involvement is up to you. For instance, you may like to attend selected meetings to contribute to discussions on themes of interest to you. Or you may to take on a leadership role in a given project for an entire semester (this may work if, for example your RIDDLE involvement aligns with a course project). If you intend to drop in on a meeting, please let Camillia know in advance to be informed of the most up-to-date meeting time and location.
Independent study
Choose this option if you’d like to develop specific skills in the context of an independent project derived from one of RIDDLE’s core projects. For example, you may lead a research analysis on a set of existing data, head the technology design of a piece of a larger initiative, or use a given platform to design, implement, and research a project initiative of your own. If you choose to receive credit for an independent study, usual course registration procedures apply. This is a good option if you’d like to explore developing a masters’ thesis or dissertation based in a RIDDLE project.
Paid student assistant
Pending needs and funding, you may be hired to assist on specific projects for set periods of time. Jobs may include designing and developing educational materials, recruiting research participants, engaging in community outreach, conducting interviews and observations, collecting and analyzing data, performing literature reviews, designing and facilitating educational activities, and other fun stuff.
How to become a member
- Email Camillia Matuk (cmatuk[at]nyu[dot]edu) to indicate your interest. We’ll discuss your hopes and dreams, and figure out the best way for you to be involved!