Open Invitation to Collaborate in a Harvard-Backed Educational Innovation Study

I wanted to share an exciting opportunity that combines our commitment to education with cutting-edge research from my graduate studies in Learning Design and Technology at Harvard University, Division of Continuing Education. We are embarking on a significant project to enhance our educational practices, and your involvement is crucial.

About the Study. This project, a vital part of my coursework at Harvard University, Division of Continuing Education, aims to explore the integration of digital and multimodal texts – including games, songs, MTV-style videos, plays, Newswatch segments, and mystery games – into our test preparation materials for students in grades 1 to 12. We aim to understand how these innovative learning tools can complement traditional teaching methods to enrich student learning and engagement.

Why is your participation invaluable? Your unique perspectives as parents, teachers, and students are essential in shaping an education system that is both effective and relevant in today’s digital age. Your experiences and feedback will directly contribute to academic research and practical application in our school’s educational approach.

For Adult Professionals, Parents, and Teachers. Your insights will provide a deeper understanding of these digital tools’ educational impact and developmental appropriateness. Observations on student engagement, learning outcomes, and integrating traditional and digital methods are precious.

For Students. Your voice is crucial in assessing the direct impact of these digital and multimodal texts on your learning experience. Your honest feedback will help shape the educational tools and strategies we develop for the future.

How to Get Involved

Professionals, Parents, and Teachers. The survey also includes an option to participate in follow-up interviews, which we highly encourage for more in-depth feedback. You may also schedule a 15-30-minute live online interview with me using the link below. Alternatively, you may also sign up for our free course and guidance and receive a coupon code that you can use for all our classes.

• • Access the parents’ survey here.
  • Access the teacher’s survey here.

Students. With your parents’ permission, we urge you to participate in the live online interview and freely share your experiences and thoughts.

• •  Access the student-friendly survey here.

Time Commitment and Confidentiality: The survey is designed to be concise, requiring only about 10-15 minutes of your time. Interviews, if you choose to participate, will be scheduled at your convenience and will last approximately 20-30 minutes. All information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for this educational study.

Be a Part of Educational Innovation: This initiative is more than a study; it’s a chance to contribute to the future of education actively. By participating, you are aiding in my academic research at Harvard and playing a pivotal role in enhancing our learning environment.

Thank you for being an essential part of this exciting journey in educational innovation.

Warm regards,

Krishna Cart, MA Ed, NBCT