Digital Promise's three principle sets for inclusive LER design¶

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Description¶

The toolkit catalogs three Digital Promise principle sets developed with front-line workers, educators, employers, and other stakeholders: Inclusive Design principles (2022) such as "Demonstrates evidence of skills and competencies in addition to work history"; Onboarding and Education principles (2023) including "Use inclusive language and design"; and Learning Transitions principles (2023) including "Connect people to supports" and "Connect people to opportunities." Design principles both guide development work and "serve as evaluation criteria for designs that already exist."

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Collaboration with front-line workers, educators, employers, and other stakeholders

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• historically and systematically excluded learners and workers

Target Learning Objectives¶

• equitable, user-centered LER technologies supporting lifelong learning and learning transitions

Claims¶

Related Theories¶

• Inclusive user experience (IUX) as a learner-centered design approach for LER technologies
• SkillsFWD guiding principles for equitable LER technology design

Examples¶

• Seven IUX methodologies for centering learners in LER technology development

Key Sources¶

• 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