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Home My WebLink AboutBack-Up Documentsstardom up District 4 Proposal Prepared for: Francis Suarez Commissioner June 2017 PROGRAM: Stardom Up- District 4 Student Technology Engagement BACKGROUND Stardom Up is an education and engagement non-profit with a mission to deeply engage young, traditionally disadvantaged students and their families in their technology and innovation ecosystem. We do this by inspiring students to become "star" creators using technology. We also engage parents to understand the importance of this opportunity and the available tools. Stardom Up runs its flexible program through a variety of curriculum options and locations. For example, the curriculum ranges from on -site events at Miami -Dade County Public Schools to off -site events with community partners. The general programming follows three (3) critical stages of engagement: (1) Inspire, (2) Inform, and [3) Involve. We combine in -person programs with an online platform to optimize our performance metrics. COURSE DESCRIPTION HOW IT WORKS Inspire: The first step in Stardom Up's track is meaningful exposure to technology and innovation. A location representative (e.g. admin, teacher, public park leader) coordinates with Stardom Up to set best time, date, and selects from Stardom Up course options to best fit the needs of target audience. Course options can be discussed upon contact, but range from student programs to parent programs, or a combination (family -driven). Options range from 60-120 minute introductions to customized courses [e.g. our concepts are inserted into science or math subject matter)! This phase also includes substantial work on computational literacy and thinking. Please reach us via website, phone (or email (Lu@stardomup.com). Inform: Once a course option is executed, Stardom Up moves participants to genuine engagement. Stardom Up uses its online platform as a tool for continuous engagement and tracking of program participants. With online course offerings, participants can explore their newfound curiosity in a way that is literally rewarding. Completion of Stardom Up programs and courses result in "Stardom Up" points. These points are then used to become involved directly in their technology and innovation ecosystem. InvO1Ve: Once participants are meaningfully exposed and become engaged, performance is our remaining aim. Participants exchange points earned during the "inform" phase to experience rewards like field trips, workshops, community projects, gaming experiences, visits to tech campuses and community connections with innovative community partners. Depending on the location, success is measured on participant performance. For example, science students who go through Stardom Up programs are correlated to increased academic performance. STUDENT BENEFITS WHAT GENERAL ATTRIBUTES DO YOU HELP BUILD? 21st Century Skills Critical Thinking and Reasoning: Thinking Deeply, Thinking Differently Information Literacy: Untangling the Web Collaboration: Working Together, Learning Together Self -Direction: Own Your Learning Invention: Creating Solutions STEM Attributes o Real world connections (Authentic) o Scientific inquiry o Scientific process skills a Design process o Innovation o Community awareness o Social Responsibility Model for Integration: Science and Math Visual Arts And Design WHAT SPECIFIC ABILITIES DO STUDENTS GAIN? Critical Content: Students will Know... Key Skills: Students will be able to (Do]... • A base understanding of what "Entrepreneurship" means • Explain what Entrepreneurship means • Examples of Entrepreneurial "Stars" • Give examples of people who have risen to great success • Aspects in the games they play that carry over to success ("Stardom") in Entrepreneurship • Identify ordinary problems as potential opportunities • How problems are transformed into "opportunities" that can be solved via technology and innovation • How to define the "Business Development" aspect of Tech Entrepreneurship • Identify aspects of every day life and fun that can be useful to Tech Entrepreneurship • How to define the "Web Design" aspect of Tech • Identify the base components of Tech Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship • Explain how each component relates to a • How to define the "Web Development" aspect of Tech problem/solution Entrepreneurship • identify where to learn more about specific components • How to apply the "Business Development" aspect of Tech Entrepreneurship and how to acquire the knowledge to begin more detailed education • How to apply the "Web Design" aspect of Tech • Identify a key community stakeholders in the Tech Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship ecosystem • How to apply the "Web Development" aspect of Tech Entrepreneurship [To be further worked on in collaboration with specifications • What a Tech Campus looks like by relevant Location/scenario] • What key community stakeholders are doing to help students' rise to "Stardom" SERVICES: DISTRICT 4 Potential locations in scope: • Shenandoah Middle (ongoing) • Kinloch Park Middle (next phase) • Coral Gate Park • Shenandoah Park Middle School and Parks Program Locations will subscribe to the 3-step curriculum covering Inform, Inspire, and Involve modules. All students and families will be encouraged to gain access to StardomUp.com web application for continued learning and engagement. Within the platform, participants will be able to create and maintain an individual profile, which will be used by Stardom Up to track engagement and progress. Participants electing to pursue further development will work with Stardom Up staff for continued education, finding local tech mentors, and placement into more in-depth, local Miami technology programs for further pursuit of "Stardom" track. TERMS & CONDITIONS Terms and conditions to adhere to Stardom Up and Miami Dade County Public Schools STEAM Program affiliation agreement. FUNDING To expand Stardom Up District 4 Technology Engagement Program, Stardom Up is requesting $100,000 to renew a 1-year term. Program costs are inclusive of all services, access to portal, maintenance and tracking ability through the portal for an unlimited number of participants. Our goal is to continue to build upon the foundation at Shenandoah Middle School while expanding "location" offerings throughout Miami's District 4. KEY METRICS Number of students targeted for "meaningful exposure": —750 new students while maintaining ongoing work with existing participants. Conversion to "engagement" via StardomUp.com platform: • -500 new students on StardomUp.com • - 100 District parents will become engaged with StardomUp.com platform. • -500 existing participants will show continuous engagement via platform performance. Maintain positive correlation regarding academic performance: • Stardom Up will continue to work with schools to customize curriculum and align directly with school administrator and teacher goals, as more teachers and admins will welcome Stardom Up tech and innovation programs when it complements their academic goals. UNIQUE, KEY ABILITIES: Both quantifiable and qualitative data from: • Number of students meaningfully exposed • Number of students engaged • User data (e.g. gender -specific analysis, continuous work on platform, "super" engaged students, etc.) • Correlation to academic performance improvement KEY COSTS*: • $275/session including raw materials, food, operating costs for - 50 sessions throughout District 4 • $18,600 in student rewards (e.g. Field trips, transportation, year-round availability of workshops, merit and need -based scholarships, etc.) • $42,020 for curriculum customization and execution: o maintain and continuously amend technology platform to build curriculum o tailor continuous education for all students and parents who are converted into "engaged users" on the StardomUp.com platform o Workshops and one-to-one mentoring offerings • $44,472 for all operating expenses: o insurance o necessary background checks o participant transportation o Business Development to create partnerships to provide students with community -driven rewards (e.g. local restaurant gift cards, field trips, Stardom Up -led innovation camps, etc.) o PR and Marketing for Stardom Up District 4 community events o Full-time Executive Director to oversee all operations, product development, curriculum creation and execution, coordination of Volunteer pool and management of electronic platform. *Stardom Up will seek private funds to bridge budget shortfall and minimize City of Miami expenditures.