may 16, 2002 learning, design & technology master’s project expo amy stone ellen lenihan stick...

May 16, 2002Learning, Design & TechnologyMaster’s Project Expo

Amy StoneEllen Lenihan

Stick With It!

a teen’s plan for awareness, empowerment & improvement

ellen lenihan & amy stoneldt expo

may 16, 2003



“I love the concept”

- ~Michael, 17



Design Process

The Amy & Ellen Story…

Many Ideas >> Get Over It! >> Stick With It!

One Feature >> Entire Process >> What Topic?



Stick With It! is a comprehensive program to help teens, age 13 to 18, change or maintain a desired behavior.

Stick With It



Learning Goals

Using Stick With It!, teens will:Be more self-aware about their problem areas, and the strategiesBe more likely to stick to their intended behaviorLearn to better identify and express their current and future intentions and potential next steps



Existing Alternatives

Teen-focused resourcesJournaling and ReflectionPeer counseling and support programsBehavior change/recovery programs



“Its got a lot of good ways to achieve your goals. These

methods aren’t extreme, they’re reasonable, and are able to be

done in every day life.”~ Stacy, 15



Theoretical Framework

Bandura ~ Self Efficacy Models

Ajzen & Fishbein ~ Theory of Planned Behavior

Blending of Situative, Cognitive, and Behavioral Learning Theories



“Theality”

Cell Phone trends among teensOnline teen behaviorResearch of risky behavior among teensZoomerang SurveyUser testing and feedbackTalking and working with Teens



We asked teens what issues they struggled with…

Our focus: HOMEWORK

Health IssuesRisky Behaviors

Peer Pressures

Relationships

Time Management

Parental Expectations



Framework



Combining Technologies

Education::

Website

Intervention::

Cell Phone

Reflection::

Blogging



“The idea of personalizing the page, programming your phone, etc. is all very cool/teen and a

direct use of technology.” ~ Steven, H.S. Teacher



Introducing Starbaby!

Anaka, age 16Screen Name: Starbaby



Key Features

My Page :: PersonalizationSticking Points :: EducationPlan of Attack :: In-the-moment InterventionMy Blogs :: Self-ReflectionPersonalized Feedback :: PersonalizationPeer Support :: Motivation and support



Key Features: My Page

Most Recent

Blogs

Links to Recommended Sticking Points

Plan of Attack Settings

Constant Reminder of

Goals

My Page :: Personalization



“The survey is great - it is so well done.”

~ Meg, H.S. Teacher



Surveys :: Personalized Feedback



“It went really in depth, questions to think about, content, it keeps going in

deeper, I like that.”~Michael, 17



Sticking Points :: Education



Plan of Attack :: Intervention

Get the Message

Wake Up Call

Reminder Ring



“I really, really like the blogging. There is such an online

journaling community of teens to tap into.”

~Cameron, 17



Started Stick With It today.I’ve signed up for a few things –gossip and smoking- but my main focus right now is doing my homework. I really need to get my ass in gear…

My Blog :: Personal Reflection



Different Users

Paul, Carlos, and Melody

How does the process change?First time users vs.Repeat users

Intervention::

Cell Phone

Refection::

Blogging

Education::

Website



Learner Assessment Plans

Sample of 4 to 6 teensTake self-efficacy survey and create blogLeave phone message for themselvesReceive feedback



“I think it is great and people would definitely use it”

~Pamela, 18



Iterations



Iterations

Stick With It???Stick With It!



What worked...

BrainstormingSketching/concept maps/design ideationTalking to teens and professionalsDesigning a related curriculumExecutive SummaryMeetings over sushi, coffee, and beer



Lessons Learned...

Project~ Scope & Sequence~ Address issues independently

Technology ~ Limitations and safety issues~ Value of technology integration

Process ~ Sharing all vs. ownership~ Hard to do informant/participatory design



It uses technology and terminology that students will

relate to. (Now that I think of it, I could use it,too... I really need to

start training more!)~ Rebecca, H.S. Teacher



Next Steps...

Business ViabilityStrategic PartnershipsTechnology FeasibilityExpand Phone and Blogging CapabilitiesBeyond teens?



Thank you!

may 16, 2002 learning, design & technology master’s project expo amy stone ellen lenihan stick...

Documents

amy ellen story

starbaby slide

blogging slide

teacher slide

behavioral learning

direct use of technology

teens plan

intended behavior