PBS station-led virtual orientation events to familiarize families with a new digital learning tool¶

Strategy · All strategies
Evidence · no claims cited

Description¶

The research team partnered with local PBS stations to deliver virtual orientation events addressing the field study finding that parents needed support using the app. Station leaders received study materials and preparation from the research team, then facilitated 30-minute Zoom events providing an orientation to the app's background and features via PowerPoints with screenshots and interactive images, along with support for how parents may engage in conversation and science learning together with their children. Stations distributed Kindle Fire tablets before the event and followed up with families who could not attend using varied approaches.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Station leaders need planning and preparation with the research team, including walkthrough of materials, before facilitating family events

Constraints¶

• Station follow-up approaches varied; some stations provided more frequent support to families than others, which the authors considered as a possible attrition factor

Target Learners¶

• Parents and caregivers of young children recruited through station community partnerships

Target Learning Goals¶

• Familiarity with app features and confidence supporting children's science learning and conversations

Related Strategies¶

• Monthly check-ins and co-led collaborative learning events across partner institutions

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Leones, T., Kamdar, D., Huynh, K., Gedney, M., & Dominguez, X. (2021). Splash and Bubbles for Parents App: Station Study Report [Project Report]. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/120