Idea Submission GiveBackHack 2020
Let Teachers Teach Submitted by Owen Myers
What is the problem are you solving?
We simply want to see educators, specifically those working with special needs students, freed from the burden of extensive documentation and laborious amendments surrounding individualized educational plans (IEPs) and similar educational "maps". This will allow them to invest more time and energy into teaching and bridging connections with students, creating improved long-term outcomes for both parties.
How will this idea solve the problem?
At its core, this software will automate the majority of repetitive tasks surrounding lengthy sections of documentation in individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, among others. The ability of the software to utilize machine learning is critical in this endeavor and the need for data to drive its computational functioning is paramount.
The software, fundamentally, is a tool used to provide frictionless and robust documentation strategies for teachers and administrators. This includes secure storage of information, seamless transition of documentation between teachers and school districts, and the ability for the system to generate suggestions for updated student goals (given access to appropriate amounts of data across many cases).
By providing a 21st century approach to K-12 educational strategy, educators will be able to centralize their efforts into improving student outcomes.
Is this idea brand new or has it been partially-vetted?
Brand New
Why are YOU uniquely positioned to solve the problem? What other people do you need to help?
I'm currently studying Neuroscience and Computer/Information Science at The Ohio State University. Although my practical skills are limited, I believe there to be an immediate demand for educational tools that improve outcomes of not only students, but teachers, who are often overlooked. I'm involved deeply in the social enterprise ecosystem in Columbus and beyond, working directly with and learning from business leaders on integrating communal good into a successful business. I also own a small social enterprise myself.
Crucially, my passion for this issue comes from a primary source; my mother has been an intervention specialist for nearly 20-years in a low-income public school district. I believe there's a wide market for improved resources for hard-working teachers and struggling students are shared by millions of her colleagues in the US and beyond.
