Overview
The Classroom of MindMatters
Through extensive research, we discovered that many low-income students lack adequate tools to access extra academic support and community resources crucial for their educational journey. As a result, we have developed a simple and intuitive platform designed to provide these students with easy access to tutoring assistance and essential community resources.
Our platform aims to empower students by offering a user-friendly interface that facilitates seamless navigation to tutoring services, educational materials, and community support networks. By addressing these fundamental needs, we aim to enhance the educational outcomes and overall well-being of low-income students and their families.
But what is the challenge?
Students in lower-income schools often contend with inexperienced instructors, a restricted range of coursework, limited instructional resources, and lack of language resources. These challenges can hinder their educational opportunities and overall academic growth.
The Tutor's Approach: Our Innovation
Study Hall: Market Insights
Upon research we noticed that almost none of the resources available offered language accessibility.
Learning Pathways: Student Journey
Opportunity Arsenal: MindMatters' Essential Elements
Create a website that provides online tutoring as well as the ability to filter language results for students whose first language is not English. Additionally, provide a space for community resources and support.
Users can now look at their school classes and look for a tutor based on the subject.
Users can also filter for language spoken when browsing for tutors. It is also easier than ever to book a meeting time with the selected tutor.
Lastly, users now have a community page where they can connect with peers.
The Outcome
Easy access for students in underfunded schools to access tutors.
Ability for non-English speaking students to find tutors within their language.
The beginnings of a community for first generation students and parents to connect.
Style Guide
Prototype Walkthrough
Next Steps
Building on the community forum page and translation feature for the website.
Adding additional information access on the tutors that the students will be signing up with.
Create new flows for both teachers and parents and how they will interact with the website.