CMU LSFI

Overview

The LSFI ( Learning Science for Innovators) program initiated by CMU Africa and Mastercard Foundation aims to equip African EdTech entrepreneurs with applicable learning science knowledge but the courses are currently facing a low learner engagement rate. Our Capstone team helped boost learner engagement through a series of improvements including content chunking, active learning, clear progress tracking, incorporation of badge system and learning path personalization.
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Client

MasterCard Foundation

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Time

6 Months

2024. 3 - 2024. 8

Team

6 Members

1 Product Designer (me)
1 Product Manager
1 Software Engineer
1 Project manager
1 Researcher

My Role

Product Designer

User Research
Instructional Design
Wire-framing & Prototyping
Stakeholder Workshop

Our Solutions

A more compact course structure x personalized learner dashboard

Learning experience tailored for busy, goal-driven working professionals.

Course Structure Redesign

Shorter Learning Units

For busy learners with fragmented learning time

Question-guided Learning

Actively learn by answering questions rather than reading

Video as Feedback

Immediate feedback in a more engaging format

A/B Testing Result

60%

Learning time reduction with the same learning gain ( post test - pretest score)

15%

More learners think the course is engaging in the experimental group

Learner Dashboard

Progress Tracking

For busy learners with fragmented learning time

Personalized Learning Path

Actively learn by answering questions rather than reading

Badge System

Immediate feedback in a more engaging format

Clear Progress Tracking

Before Learners only receive links to courses through email, it is hard to keep track of their progress

After The dashboard displays learning progress, motivating learners to move towards the certificate

Personalized Learning Path

Before All learners need to follow the same course sequence no matter their role or interest area

After AI recommendation based on learner input to match the most relevant courses

Sharable micro-credential badges

Before Learners need to complete full course sequences to receive certification

After Use badges as micro-credentials and incremental motivation

User Feedback

"Allowing me to choose the courses that aligns to my product and my expertise saves me a lot of time and I'll be more committed because I know that it's immediately applicable to my job.. "

- Cohort A,
Learning Content Manager

" Being able to share small achievement badges on LinkedIn will be great for promoting my learning science background to potential investors, I think that's a strong motivation for me..."

- Cohort B,
Startup Co-founder

84 System Usability Scale score from testing with 8 current learners

LSFI Learner Dashboard & Course Redesign

Clear Progress Tracking

Personalized Learning Path

Sharable micro-credential badges

LSFI Learner Dashboard
& Course Redesign