Improving higher education through technology.

TEAM JUAN

WHY THIS TOPIC?

We are generation Y. We grew up with technology

As students we currently face the high costs of tuition and textbooks. The recent invention of the personal tablet has created various opportunities.

PROBLEMS WITH EDUCATION

High

Costs Learning is a full-time commitment Lack of access to teaching materials Lack of interaction with material

SCENARIO #1
Name: Juan Tawn Age: 18 Yrs Situation:

New freshman in college Forced to obtain loans for his education Working part-time to pay for textbooks Bored by old school teaching techniques that include long lectures, lots of readings, and a monotonous teacher

HOW ONLINE EDUCATION WOULD HELP JUAN

Elimination of pricey textbooks Wider variety of class choices More flexibility in taking classes when desired Interactive teaching techniques

SCENARIO #2
Name: Bob Brant Situation: Bob currently works full-time for a textiles company. He is hoping to get a promotion, but lacks the skill set. Due to his family and job, he lacks the free time to learn at a university.

HOW ONLINE EDUCATION WOULD HELP BOB

He can learn the skills he needs when he gets home from work Can finish work load throughout the day during breaks and free time

OUR PROPOSAL

Free online website that provides educational material to anyone Material would be provided free by volunteers and educators Ranking system for best lectures in each subject Test-Bank of practice problems and situations

RESEARCH

SurveyMonkey Results

RESEARCH SURVEY

82% of Respondents said they would take classes online if they had the choice Responses to question How do you feel about learning through a computer?

I feel like it would be much easier. Although I may not be as motivated to do the work right away, I'd much rather work on a computer than have to get up and walk to an early class. It would be a different experience I'd like to try. It may be harder but it'd be convenient.

RESEARCH CONTINUED

According to the Policy Studies Journal, online education provides increased access to higher education through flexibility in costs, time, and location.(Conner, Thaddieus) Education Goes Digital, a recent article about online education, details the increase in online education systems. (Hiltz) Our research shows that online lectures are recorded at various higher education institutions including MIT, Stanford, and Yale. Our website could compile the videos for our users.

RESEARCH

Over 270 million Americans have access to the internet. (78.6% of the population) Online vs. Traditional Pricing (Textbooks)
Foothill College Survey

Online $10,867 $87.63

Traditional $3,194 $24.76

Total Spent Average Spent

GOALS FOR THE WEBSITE

Lower education costs for the public Increase access to educational materials Provide an alternative method to learning new skills Create opportunities for growth and success