Hats & Ladders, Inc. — Department of Education SBIR Phase I: 91990019R0011
Hats & Ladders, Inc. — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Education.
Phase I SBIR feasibility signal
- Phase I awards fund proof-of-concept work. For capture teams, they mark early interest from Department of Education in a technical approach.
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- Amount
- $200,000
- Agency
- Department of Education
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- 91990019R0011
- Solicitation
- 91990019R0011
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- NY
- Period
- 2019-06-24 → 2020-02-24
Description
This project will develop a prototype of a new component for the platform for high school students to develop stronger communication skills to improve college and career readiness. The prototype will include a performance-based game environment where students practice a range of skills, such as active listening, empathy, non-verbal communication, cultural awareness, and public speaking. The game will also provide students real-time feedback to support students in navigating and succeeding in the tasks. At the end of Phase I, in a pilot study with 40 students in grade 9, the researchers will examine whether the prototype functions as planned, if educators can integrate the game with standard practices, and if the game shows promise for improving student skills related to career and college readiness.