Conectado Digital Changemaker Project
Bridging Gamified Learning and Curriculum Design
for a Research-Based Career Readiness Program
In Partnership with the University of California, Berkeley
What is Conectado?
Conectado is dedicated to revolutionizing STEAM exposure by narrowing the educational gap for individuals from underrepresented communities. Whether you're a high school student, a college student, or a working professional, Conectado invites you to join a community of learners through our virtual bootcamps. Participants can complete courses, gaining exposure to crucial skills that significantly contribute to a successful STEAM career.
Immersive learning experiences unfold within Conectado's Metaverse, a multi-platform, virtual world powered by community and crafted using the most advanced gaming engine available. Designed to democratize education by dismantling traditional barriers for underrepresented communities, our platform digitally scales mentorship, gamifies education, and provides virtual spaces for conferences, lectures, and culturally-responsive, immersive educational modules. Join us in reshaping the future of STEAM education!
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About This Project and What You'll Do
Are you passionate about challenging existing inequities from a groundbreaking perspective? Do you wonder about finding the sweet spot between academic rigor and the swift pace of innovation? As part of our DCP team, here's what you'll be diving into:
Design Culturally Relevant Professional Development Learning Experiences
Engage in design-based research methods and instructional design concepts to enhance and expand Conectado’s career readiness modules, applying frameworks like the REAPTRA model to create impactful lesson plans.
Collaborate on an evolving curriculum crafted by previous UC Berkeley students and develop tangible learning artifacts such as lesson plans and virtual modules that support culturally relevant learning which can be used for your design portfolio.
Create high-quality virtual learning experiences using Design Thinking, leveraging user insights and design tools to ensure relevance and accessibility.
Innovate with Gamified Learning in the Metaverse
Design engaging, game-based learning experiences within Conectado’s metaverse platform, the ConectadoVerse, to explore the intersection of gamified education and career readiness.
Gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge educational technologies and create immersive, interactive learning environments using tools like Miro for data visualization and storytelling.
Translate academic research into innovative curriculum components designed for informal, gamified settings that drive engagement and retention.
Bridge the Digital Divide by Centering Equity and Accessibility
Conduct user research through qualitative methods, such as interviews and surveys, to gather insights that inform the design and implementation of accessible educational solutions.
Support BIPOC-identified learners by creating culturally responsive learning materials and environments that address their unique needs and amplify their voices.
Promote digital inclusion by developing data visualizations and storytelling tools that make research more accessible and actionable for underrepresented communities.
Meet Your W190A Learning Design Team
