You are invited to participate in a novel mentoring experiment that takes place in the virtual world of Second Life.
Georgia Perimeter College in collaboration with the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) at Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia College of Education have teamed to create a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Accessibility Alliance for the National Science Foundation called BreakThru. The BreakThru program is currently recruiting students who have difficulties with their STEM class due to learning challenges or disabilities to participate in an online, 3-D virtual mentoring program. Mentees will be trained on the use of cutting edge software which enables students and educators to overcome barriers to accessibility and improve communication. All students are eligible to apply for the mentee program.
Why should you consider participating in BreakThru?
- ***Get paid $200/semesters to play in SecondLife***
- Flexible schedule that you determine with your mentor (1 hour/ week)
- Participate from anywhere with internet access
- Resume builder
- Develop mentoring relationships with STEM professionals
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Learn information on:
- Test anxiety
- STEM study skills
- Taking quality notes
- Time management skills
- Procuring financial aid
To learn more about BreakThru visit our website at: www.georgiabreakthru.org
Or contact
Susan Perlman
susan.perlman@coa.gatech.edu or
404-894-2861
BreakThru is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Research in Disabilities Education, award # 1027655