Duration
Sept 2024 - April 2025
(6 Months)
Project Type
Learning Design
EdTech Product Design
Team
Responsibilities
Ruby Wang
Safia Zahid
Jennifer Lee
Bill Chen
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Instructional Design
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Storyboarding
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Prototyping
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Primary and Secondary Research
Project Planning
Needs Analysis
Learning Design
Development
Implementation
Evaluation
Final Video
Project Award
Silver Tech Explorer has been selected as one of the 8 finalists out of 229 teams from 31 countries for the 2024 Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge: “Reimagining Education and Learning for Long Lives.”
Finalist Announcement
Final Presentation at Stanford University
Background
Background Research
Market Gap
Project Goals
With these challenges and opportunities in mind, here’s how STE comes into play
Silver Tech Explorer (STE) is a personalized digital literacy program that empowers older adults’ journey toward lifelong learning
Design Process
Learner Persona
Learning Design Theories
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Project Design
In-person Workshop
8-week in-person workshop that helps older adults gain digital literacy skills through intergenerational learning
Learning Design Rationale
Workshop Lesson Plans
AI Classroom Assistance
Overview
Automated Interview Analysis
[Before Workshop]
Using AI to transcribe and analyze instructor-led interviews to tailor modular curricula.
Learner Screen Tracking
[During Workshop]
Broadcast learner's screen to instructor.
Voice-based Chatbot
[Outside Workshop]
Troubleshoot, scaffold, and provide psychological safety
Review and Practice
[Outside Workshop]
Help learner set and achieve personalized learning goals
My Learnings
Engage Older Adults
Involve seniors—especially across age groups—in testing and co-design to ensure the program reflects their diverse needs and experiences.
Expand Module Coverage
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Develop all eight modules to better illustrate the full learning flow and strengthen continuity.
Support Student Instructors
Create professional development materials to prepare college instructors with skills in age-inclusive teaching and collaboration.