Earn to Learn

Shepparton Social Innovators 2024

March 2024

Ariana, Ayra, Hannah, Banin

Driven by a passion for fostering active learning from an early age, this dynamic team conceived a visionary plan: instilling a reward system in classrooms to incentivise student participation. Their BIG idea revolves around developing user-friendly software, empowering teachers to effortlessly monitor and reward student engagement. High levels of participation would be acknowledged with thoughtful gifts donated by local toy makers, creating a positive feedback loop.

At the core of this initiative lies a profound aspiration to cultivate engagement from the outset—an ethos emphasising the value of trying and participating over perfection. The team’s approach centres on building confidence, making their program accessible and empowering. To achieve this, they envisioned the creation of a classroom journal for students. This journal becomes a powerful tool for both students and teachers, enabling the tracking of confidence levels and participation efforts throughout the term.

In their quest to turn this concept into reality, the team is gearing up to take the first step. Their initial plan involves reaching out to a local primary school, seeking collaboration to test the prototype of their innovative classroom journal. This proactive approach sets the stage for refining and optimizing their program, ultimately contributing to a more engaging and confidence-building learning environment.

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