Align educational technology initiatives with student interests and community needs¶

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Description¶

The paper's concluding recommendation is that schools launching technology initiatives should align them with student interests and community needs. Anaheim High School was selected partly for its Community School status and the district's Career Preparedness Systems Framework, and the studio's space and equipment were chosen through a needs assessment, teacher survey, and interviews. The authors conclude that "By providing access to powerful learning opportunities, such as those facilitated by the HP Learning Studio, schools can empower students to pursue their passions and effectively prepare for future careers."

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A needs assessment, educator leadership team, and attention to community and youth voice to shape the space and its equipment

Constraints¶

• The paper emphasizes equity requires such technologies and pedagogies be available to all students, not only some

Target Learners¶

• historically and systemically excluded high school students

Target Learning Goals¶

• CTE pathway engagement, pursuit of student passions, future career preparation

Related Strategies¶

• Co-Design Tools for Standards and Interest Balancing

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Wortman, A., and Schiner, N. (2024, June). Access to powerful technology as a catalyst for career pathway engagement [Project Report]. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/217