Cultivating a Collaborative Platform for Educators | CoLab

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CoLab Education
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ariella Racco
She / Her
CEO & Co-Founder
(1)
3
Project
Academic experience
116 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Data analysis Training & development Market research Community engagement Education
Skills
collaborative software educational materials teaching market research surveying content development
Details

CoLab Education aims to enhance the value of its collaboration platform by populating it with the most sought-after resources and groups for educators. The goal is to support teaching and professional development by understanding current educational trends and identifying the materials that educators need to provide high-quality education. The project involves researching and analyzing educational trends, identifying key resources, and creating both resources and groups that align with these trends. This will help CoLab Education offer a robust platform that meets the evolving needs of educators and ultimately benefits students.



Key tasks include:


- Conducting market research to identify current educational trends.


- Surveying educators to understand their resource needs.


- Compiling a list of high-demand educational materials.


- Creating and organizing resources and groups on the CoLab platform based on these findings.

Deliverables

The project will result in a comprehensive report and an agreed-upon amount of essential educational resources and groups added to the CoLab platform. This will include:


- A detailed report on current educational trends and resource needs.


- A curated list of high-demand educational materials.


- Resources of varying kinds on the CoLab platform tailored to these trends and needs.


- Organized groups on the CoLab platform tailored to these trends and needs.


- Recommendations for future resource additions and group formations.


These deliverables will ensure that CoLab Education's platform is well-equipped to support educators in their teaching and professional development endeavors.

Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Quality education

About the company

Company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Education, Technology

CoLab Education is a collaboration platform for teachers to share and co-create resources, discuss topics, ask questions, support one another, and improve student learning outcomes. We are a start-up that is about to launch our first version and create the largest professional network just for educators. We have early traction and are beginning to make waves in our industry. Our founder has been granted the '30 Women Entrepreneurs for 2024' award by the National Angel Capital Organization and YSpace. We are most passionate about how we can improve the quality and access of education in Ontario, Canada and around the world.