RL-3: Sharing Your Research With the World

Instructors:  

Jenny Grant Rankin, U.S. Department of State (Fulbright Specialist Program) and Mensa

Fee: $35

This course focuses on how to communicate research to large, diverse audiences. It is appropriate for participants who have researched (or are currently researching) any topic within the education field and who want their findings to reach as many people as possible in order to help as many students as possible. Participants will learn about a variety of opportunities, how to land those opportunities, and strategies to maximize the opportunities to share their work with varied audiences. The course covers branding (websites, social media, message, pitch, etc.), speaking (TED talks, conferences, media interviews, NPR/radio, etc.), and writing (book deals, journals, magazines, etc.). Sections involve audience participation, interaction, and hands-on activities to apply concepts to participants’ circumstances. Attendees will also learn about resources available to women and traditionally underrepresented groups so more diverse perspectives are represented in field dialogue. In addressing significant professional development issues (e.g., writing and speaking strategies), this course will encourage more dynamic, memorable research presentations and accessible, widespread communication of education research findings.