The University of Chicago Consortium on School Research is an academic research-based group that explores ways to improve the public school experience and build capacity for student success. The Consortium came to us to explore using human-centered design as a way to bridge their traditional academic research with actionability within Chicago Public Schools.
What we found was that teachers are hungry to learn but feel overwhelmed. They want bite-sized, just-in-time teaching tips from a trusted source. And, they need a system for their own reflection that can lead to better co-teaching partnerships and self-awareness. The Consortium is prototyping and testing this new strategy and tool among grantmakers and prospective school district partners across the county.
Desklight designs transformative learning experiences by partnering with organizational and institutional leaders.
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