PAST Projects & Research

Anya Carbonell

Aprendiendo was an innovative research program that addressed the digital divide by creating short, engaging videos modeling mathematic activities and sending them to families through a free mobile app.

The project team tested the usability of the program and parent engagement with their materials through online polls, WhatsApp communications, interviews and focus groups.

‘Parents’ feedback revealed several aspects of the project that empowered families to help their children in mathematics, including connecting by using familiar apps like WhatsApp, presenting information with multiple modalities, providing short, easy-to-use activities, and using materials available at home.