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Solution Details

One-line solution summary: In 20 words or less, summarize your organization's product or program that is the focus of your LEAP Project.

Teachcomp is an accessible computing suite for schools.
Teachcomp provides project-based technology education content for students with different learning abilities.

Define the problem that your solution seeks to solve. [200-500 words recommended]

Provide digital skills to school-age children of diverse abilities.

Describe your solution and how it works in simple terms. [200-500 words recommended]

Teachcomp is an accessible computing suite for primary, secondary, and vocational schools.

Teachcomp provides high-quality project-based technology education content for students with different learning abilities, in alignment with global learning guidelines such as UDL and the SDG 4 goal of providing inclusive and equitable quality education.

Select the key characteristics of your target population. Select all that apply.

Women & Girls
Pre-primary age children (ages 2-5)
Primary school children (ages 5-12)
Rural
Poor
Low-Income
Middle-Income
High-Income
Refugees & Internally Displaced Persons
Persons with Disabilities

In which country or countries does your solution currently operate?

Nigeria

Upload your solution's Theory of Change or Logic Model.

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Where would you place your solution on Nesta's Standards of Evidence?

Level 5: You have manuals, systems and procedures to ensure consistent replication and positive impact.

To date, what research/studies has your organization conducted that have helped demonstrate the effectiveness of your solution? [200-500 words recommended]

We have researched the use of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in creating accessible tools and technologies for the teaching and learning of school-age children and adolescents of different abilities and special needs.

What has the research/studies you have conducted revealed about your solution and how did it inform your work moving forward? [200-500 words recommended]

The research conducted revealed the specific learning needs of the learners, and it helped us to improve the accessibility feature of our product (Crystal Teachcomp).

LEAP Project Details

Describe your organization's need to strengthen the evidence base of your solution. [200-500 words recommended]

Teachcomp helps school-age children and adolescents of different abilities and special needs gain technology skills that can help them thrive and become financially independent. As a result, we are in need of an evidence-based approach to achieving our mission.

What are 2-3 research questions that you would like your LEAP Project to help you answer? [100 words recommended]

(1) What is the effectiveness of Teachcomp in enhancing inclusive technology and computing education for school-age children and youth, especially those with diverse abilities and special needs?

(2) How will Teachcomp help school-age children and youths reduce poverty, especially in developing countries, by earning a living through digital skills?

What type of research/studies do you think will help answer your stated questions? Select all that apply.

Formative research (e.g. usability studies; feasibility studies; case studies; user interviews; implementation studies; pre-post or multi-measure research; correlational studies)

Please elaborate on your selection above by describing your desired outputs of the 12-week LEAP Project sprint. [200 - 500 words recommended]

Our desired output of the 12-week LEAP Project sprint is to gain tangible insights on how Teachcomp can be used to improve the digital literacy and skills of school-age children and adolescents, which will in turn help them become relevant to their society.

How will your organization put these outputs into action? [200-500 words recommended]

The outputs (data) we gather from this pilot will be used to improve Teachcomp, making it more accessible and affordable for children of all abilities, especially those in developing countries.

Describe your desired short-term and long-term outcomes of the 12-week LEAP Project sprint for both your organization and solution. [200-500 words recommended]

Short-term outcomes

Our short-term plan includes:

(1) Improve professionally with the help of experienced minds and business leaders.

(2) Create an effective evidence-based solution.

(3) Improve the impact of our solution on its users (learners).

Long-term outcomes

Our long-term plan includes:

(1) Making Teachcomp more accessible and affordable to different users and end devices through informed research-driven insight

(2) Develop a continuous professional development plan to help learners stay updated on their technology skills in our world of evolving technology.

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