Seven co-designed Learning Transition Design Principles for LER technologies

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Evidence · 2 claims (1 for, 1 mixed) · 3 studies (3 qualitative), q2 · 0 of 3 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description

A co-designed framework from the report authors for guiding and evaluating learning and employment record technologies serving HSE learners and workers.

Components

• SkillsFWD guiding principles for equitable LER technology design: The toolkit presents three SkillsFWD guiding principles used during assessment: Collaborative, which "Ensures the creation of LER technologies that include perspectives from diverse communities and stakeholders"; Designed for All Users, covering jargon-free, functional, and intuitive experiences regardless of ability; and Equity-Focused, ensuring access "regardless of background, bandwidth, or socio-economic status." Each principle is elaborated with items, example results, and guiding questions for evaluation. (Digital Promise (2025))

Claims

• HSE learners and workers perceived accuracy, security, usability, employer use, and access as the top challenges of LERs [~M]
• HSE learners and workers saw consolidated records, job matchmaking, convenience, auto-translation, and career search as top LER opportunities [+M]

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Key Sources

• Page, K., Merritt Johnson, A., Franklin, K., Carter, B., Galindo, M., Solorzano, T., Lee, S., and Shah, Z., (2023, July). Learning Transition Design Principles for Learning and Employment Records: Co-designing for Equity. Digital Promise https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/185
• Digital Promise. (2025). Pathways Unlocked: A Learner-Centered Toolkit for Usable Learning & Employment Record Technologies. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/2a540607-a680-4548-8524-80af4924d62b

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