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=Project Name: Leonor=
''Project by Faculty Innovation Fellows Candidate [[Faculty Champion:Mariana Morales|Mariana Morales]]''
===Why is this project important to you, your department, & your Fellows?===
This project bridges education gaps, providing equal opportunities, and supporting student and teacher success.
===Description===
This project addresses the educational disparities I personally experienced between secondary school in a rural area and university in the capital city. Many Uruguayan students lack quality secondary education, leading to a struggle to excel at the university level. This issue has persisted for nearly two decades, leading to high dropout rates and weak educational foundations among university students.
My tenure at the Technological University of Uruguay, specifically UTEC, has exposed me to initiatives like the "pre-science" program, which aims to bridge the knowledge gap by providing essential foundational knowledge for incoming students. However, more is needed to improve the transition for students and teachers.
The UTEC Digital Transformation Center, where I'm involved, is growing and focusing on enhancing the digital learning experience. We aim to support educators in science and technology fields, helping them transition to a hybrid education model.
The collaboration with the "Agents of Change for Innovation" program at the university led by John Fontaine presents a promising opportunity to test our tools with the first generation of students.
The ultimate goal is to provide resources, support, and user-friendly digital learning tools that inspire students to explore new subjects in a fun and engaging manner, effectively bridging the knowledge gap between secondary and university education.
This project seeks to create an AI-based chatbot tool that supports students and educators in their learning journey, especially in science and technology. It will develop competencies such as innovation, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving, which are essential during the transition from secondary education to university.
By addressing this educational gap, we aim to increase student success and help educators fulfill their mission more effectively.
===Stakeholders served===
* Students and potential students of science and technology at UTEC (LAA, LCTL, IER, IAGUA, IAGRO, LTI, LJMC, ILOG, IMEC, ICA, BIO)
* UTEC science and technology teachers(LAA, LCTL, IER, IAGUA, IAGRO, LTI, LJMC, ILOG, IMEC, ICA, BIO)
* UTEC
* CES
* GETP (UTU)
* Uruguayan Government
=== Key Milestones ===
* December 2023: Define stakeholder map and present initiative
* March 2024: Mapping of existing tools / what do universities use today globally to solve this problem? benchmarking / what results do they obtain? and identify opportunities/needs and potential differential value
* June 2024: Requirements analysis document, functionalities that this tool should have
* September 2024: Research development tools that can be used to develop the application
* December 2024: Define implementation strategy and impact measurement plan
* March 2025: Requirements document for software development
=== An Innovation Portfolio ===
# Curriculum: a curriculum outlining how the chatbot and learning experiences integrate into the pre-university science and technology program. This may include lesson descriptions, learning objectives, and recommended resources.
# Slides and Presentations: slides and presentations explaining the project, its significance, and how it can be implemented in other educational settings. These presentations can be used by other educators to share the concept with their peers.
# Facilitator Guides: detailed documents to guide educators on how to use the chatbot and learning tools in their own pre-university programs. These guides can include tips, best practices, and recommendations for effective implementation.
# Run-of-Show Documentation: comprehensive documentation on how to conduct activities and use the chatbot. This may include schedules, checklists, and step-by-step procedures to ensure a smooth implementation.
# Activities and Exercises: activities and exercises that can be used by other educators to help students develop key skills such as innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
# Worksheets and Additional Resources: worksheets, online resources, and any other material that complements the learning activities and assists students in acquiring essential knowledge before entering university.
By sharing these elements in my "Innovation Portfolio," I will contribute to the community of practice's goal of sharing resources and promoting the replication of successful practices at other campuses and educational programs. This will allow other educators to benefit from my experience and advance their efforts to address educational disparities and improve the transition of students from secondary education to university in the fields of science and technology.
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