EducAide
UX Design
UX Design
UX Design
Year
'25
Tools
Figma, Figjam
Role
UX/Interaction Designer
Year
'25
Tools
Figma, Figjam
Role
UX/Interaction Designer
Year
'25
Tools
Figma, Figjam
Role
UX/Interaction Designer
A comprehensive AI-powered workflow management platform designed to support K-12 teachers by reducing administrative burden and streamlining their daily tasks outside the classroom
A comprehensive AI-powered workflow management platform designed to support K-12 teachers by reducing administrative burden and streamlining their daily tasks outside the classroom
A comprehensive AI-powered workflow management platform designed to support K-12 teachers by reducing administrative burden and streamlining their daily tasks outside the classroom
The Problem Space
Understanding the Teaching Reality
The teaching profession extends far beyond classroom instruction. Our research revealed that actual teaching comprises only 20% of an educator's workload, with the remaining 80% consisting of lesson planning, grading, administrative tasks, professional development, and student support.
The Human Cost
Teachers regularly work beyond school hours
67% of interviewed teachers take work home
Administrative tasks create barriers to student interaction
Work-life boundaries become blurred, leading to burnout
Limited time for creative lesson planning and personalized learning
Market Gap Analysis
While platforms like Google Classroom, Magic School, and ChatGPT provide partial solutions, no integrated workspace combines task management, AI-powered lesson generation, grade monitoring, and curriculum syncing in one cohesive platform.
Research & Discovery
Research Methodology
Phase 1: Exploratory Research
5 In-depth Teacher Interviews (Grades K-12, various subjects)
1 Stakeholder Interview (UM School of Education)
Secondary Research on EdTech landscape and teacher pain points
Phase 2: Participatory Design
3 Co-design Sessions with practicing educators
Brainstorming Workshops using "How Might We" methodology
Feature Prioritization exercises with target users
Key Research Insights
"I spend more time grading and planning than I do actually teaching. It's tiresome." - 4th Grade Teacher
Pain Points Discovered:
Workflow Redundancy: Teachers recreate materials they've developed before due to poor organization
Time Fragmentation: Multiple small tasks "like ants eating away at teachers' time"
Resource Scattering: Materials exist across multiple platforms and physical locations
Curriculum Inconsistency: Difficulty tracking progress across multiple classes
Administrative Overload: IEP tracking, parent communication, documentation
Problem Definition
How Might We Statements
Through synthesis of our research, we developed focused problem statements:
HMW reimagine teachers' workload distribution to prioritize high-impact instructional activities?
HMW make grading more efficient while preserving meaningful student feedback?
HMW streamline parent communication while maintaining personal connection?
HMW reduce administrative burdens while ensuring accountability?
HMW help teachers adapt to curriculum changes without extensive preparation time?
Design Principles
Respect Teacher Expertise: Enhance, don't replace, human judgment
Integrate Seamlessly: Work with existing workflows, not against them
Prioritize Efficiency: Every feature must demonstrably save time
Foster Community: Enable peer collaboration and knowledge sharing
Maintain Flexibility: Accommodate diverse teaching styles and needs
Ideation & Concept Development
Initial Concept Exploration
1. AI-Powered Teaching Assistant
Customizable lesson plan generation
LMS integration (Google Classroom, Canvas)
Multilingual parent communication chatbot
2. Intelligent Grading System
Automated rubric-based grading
Performance trend analysis
Personalized feedback generation
3. Smart Documentation Assistant
Real-time classroom interaction recording
Automated IEP generation
Parent communication templates
4. Comprehensive Workflow Platform (Selected Solution)
Here are some of our early wireframes:
Solution Architecture
Based on participatory design feedback, we consolidated features into an integrated platform addressing the "fragmented time" problem identified by teachers.
Solution: EducAide Platform
Core Feature Set
1. Intelligent Lesson Planning Repository
Version Control System: Like GitHub for educators
Smart Templates: District-specific curriculum templates
Automated Tagging: AI-powered content categorization
Duplication & Modification: Build on previous work efficiently
Unit-Based Organization: Align with teacher planning cycles
Templates Page:
2. Unified Task Management Hub
Multi-View Calendar: Daily, weekly, monthly task organization
Smart Filtering: Filter by task type, priority, subject
Automated Reminders: Contextual notifications
Recurring Tasks: Handle routine administrative work
Progress Tracking: Visual completion indicators
Calendar view:
Kanban Board view:
Progress Tracking:
3. AI-Powered Resource Assistant
Smart Search: Natural language queries for materials
Intelligent Recommendations: Based on curriculum and past usage
Content Generation: AI-assisted quiz and assignment creation
Material Suggestions: Proactive resource recommendations
Design Process & Development
Prototype & Testing Results
Usability Testing Metrics
Task Completion Rate: 94% (Target: 90%)
Average Task Time: 2.3 minutes (Target: <3 minutes)
User Satisfaction Score: 4.6/5 (Target: >4.0)
Error Rate: 3% (Target: <5%)
User Feedback Highlights
"This actually feels like it was designed by teachers, for teachers. Every feature addresses a real pain point I experience." - Middle School Science Teacher
"The AI suggestions are surprisingly accurate. It's like having a teaching assistant who knows my style." - 2nd Grade Teacher
"Finally, a platform that brings everything together instead of making me jump between 5 different tools." - High School English Teacher
Iteration Examples
Navigation Simplification:
Problem: Users got lost in feature-heavy interface
Solution: Streamlined navigation with contextual menus
Result: 34% reduction in navigation time
AI Transparency:
Problem: Teachers wanted to understand AI recommendations
Solution: Added "Why this suggestion?" explanations
Result: Increased AI feature adoption by 67%
The Problem Space
Understanding the Teaching Reality
The teaching profession extends far beyond classroom instruction. Our research revealed that actual teaching comprises only 20% of an educator's workload, with the remaining 80% consisting of lesson planning, grading, administrative tasks, professional development, and student support.
The Human Cost
Teachers regularly work beyond school hours
67% of interviewed teachers take work home
Administrative tasks create barriers to student interaction
Work-life boundaries become blurred, leading to burnout
Limited time for creative lesson planning and personalized learning
Market Gap Analysis
While platforms like Google Classroom, Magic School, and ChatGPT provide partial solutions, no integrated workspace combines task management, AI-powered lesson generation, grade monitoring, and curriculum syncing in one cohesive platform.
Research & Discovery
Research Methodology
Phase 1: Exploratory Research
5 In-depth Teacher Interviews (Grades K-12, various subjects)
1 Stakeholder Interview (UM School of Education)
Secondary Research on EdTech landscape and teacher pain points
Phase 2: Participatory Design
3 Co-design Sessions with practicing educators
Brainstorming Workshops using "How Might We" methodology
Feature Prioritization exercises with target users
Key Research Insights
"I spend more time grading and planning than I do actually teaching. It's tiresome." - 4th Grade Teacher
Pain Points Discovered:
Workflow Redundancy: Teachers recreate materials they've developed before due to poor organization
Time Fragmentation: Multiple small tasks "like ants eating away at teachers' time"
Resource Scattering: Materials exist across multiple platforms and physical locations
Curriculum Inconsistency: Difficulty tracking progress across multiple classes
Administrative Overload: IEP tracking, parent communication, documentation
Problem Definition
How Might We Statements
Through synthesis of our research, we developed focused problem statements:
HMW reimagine teachers' workload distribution to prioritize high-impact instructional activities?
HMW make grading more efficient while preserving meaningful student feedback?
HMW streamline parent communication while maintaining personal connection?
HMW reduce administrative burdens while ensuring accountability?
HMW help teachers adapt to curriculum changes without extensive preparation time?
Design Principles
Respect Teacher Expertise: Enhance, don't replace, human judgment
Integrate Seamlessly: Work with existing workflows, not against them
Prioritize Efficiency: Every feature must demonstrably save time
Foster Community: Enable peer collaboration and knowledge sharing
Maintain Flexibility: Accommodate diverse teaching styles and needs
Ideation & Concept Development
Initial Concept Exploration
1. AI-Powered Teaching Assistant
Customizable lesson plan generation
LMS integration (Google Classroom, Canvas)
Multilingual parent communication chatbot
2. Intelligent Grading System
Automated rubric-based grading
Performance trend analysis
Personalized feedback generation
3. Smart Documentation Assistant
Real-time classroom interaction recording
Automated IEP generation
Parent communication templates
4. Comprehensive Workflow Platform (Selected Solution)
Here are some of our early wireframes:
Solution Architecture
Based on participatory design feedback, we consolidated features into an integrated platform addressing the "fragmented time" problem identified by teachers.
Solution: EducAide Platform
Core Feature Set
1. Intelligent Lesson Planning Repository
Version Control System: Like GitHub for educators
Smart Templates: District-specific curriculum templates
Automated Tagging: AI-powered content categorization
Duplication & Modification: Build on previous work efficiently
Unit-Based Organization: Align with teacher planning cycles
Templates Page:
2. Unified Task Management Hub
Multi-View Calendar: Daily, weekly, monthly task organization
Smart Filtering: Filter by task type, priority, subject
Automated Reminders: Contextual notifications
Recurring Tasks: Handle routine administrative work
Progress Tracking: Visual completion indicators
Calendar view:
Kanban Board view:
Progress Tracking:
3. AI-Powered Resource Assistant
Smart Search: Natural language queries for materials
Intelligent Recommendations: Based on curriculum and past usage
Content Generation: AI-assisted quiz and assignment creation
Material Suggestions: Proactive resource recommendations
Design Process & Development
Prototype & Testing Results
Usability Testing Metrics
Task Completion Rate: 94% (Target: 90%)
Average Task Time: 2.3 minutes (Target: <3 minutes)
User Satisfaction Score: 4.6/5 (Target: >4.0)
Error Rate: 3% (Target: <5%)
User Feedback Highlights
"This actually feels like it was designed by teachers, for teachers. Every feature addresses a real pain point I experience." - Middle School Science Teacher
"The AI suggestions are surprisingly accurate. It's like having a teaching assistant who knows my style." - 2nd Grade Teacher
"Finally, a platform that brings everything together instead of making me jump between 5 different tools." - High School English Teacher
Iteration Examples
Navigation Simplification:
Problem: Users got lost in feature-heavy interface
Solution: Streamlined navigation with contextual menus
Result: 34% reduction in navigation time
AI Transparency:
Problem: Teachers wanted to understand AI recommendations
Solution: Added "Why this suggestion?" explanations
Result: Increased AI feature adoption by 67%
The Problem Space
Understanding the Teaching Reality
The teaching profession extends far beyond classroom instruction. Our research revealed that actual teaching comprises only 20% of an educator's workload, with the remaining 80% consisting of lesson planning, grading, administrative tasks, professional development, and student support.
The Human Cost
Teachers regularly work beyond school hours
67% of interviewed teachers take work home
Administrative tasks create barriers to student interaction
Work-life boundaries become blurred, leading to burnout
Limited time for creative lesson planning and personalized learning
Market Gap Analysis
While platforms like Google Classroom, Magic School, and ChatGPT provide partial solutions, no integrated workspace combines task management, AI-powered lesson generation, grade monitoring, and curriculum syncing in one cohesive platform.
Research & Discovery
Research Methodology
Phase 1: Exploratory Research
5 In-depth Teacher Interviews (Grades K-12, various subjects)
1 Stakeholder Interview (UM School of Education)
Secondary Research on EdTech landscape and teacher pain points
Phase 2: Participatory Design
3 Co-design Sessions with practicing educators
Brainstorming Workshops using "How Might We" methodology
Feature Prioritization exercises with target users
Key Research Insights
"I spend more time grading and planning than I do actually teaching. It's tiresome." - 4th Grade Teacher
Pain Points Discovered:
Workflow Redundancy: Teachers recreate materials they've developed before due to poor organization
Time Fragmentation: Multiple small tasks "like ants eating away at teachers' time"
Resource Scattering: Materials exist across multiple platforms and physical locations
Curriculum Inconsistency: Difficulty tracking progress across multiple classes
Administrative Overload: IEP tracking, parent communication, documentation
Problem Definition
How Might We Statements
Through synthesis of our research, we developed focused problem statements:
HMW reimagine teachers' workload distribution to prioritize high-impact instructional activities?
HMW make grading more efficient while preserving meaningful student feedback?
HMW streamline parent communication while maintaining personal connection?
HMW reduce administrative burdens while ensuring accountability?
HMW help teachers adapt to curriculum changes without extensive preparation time?
Design Principles
Respect Teacher Expertise: Enhance, don't replace, human judgment
Integrate Seamlessly: Work with existing workflows, not against them
Prioritize Efficiency: Every feature must demonstrably save time
Foster Community: Enable peer collaboration and knowledge sharing
Maintain Flexibility: Accommodate diverse teaching styles and needs
Ideation & Concept Development
Initial Concept Exploration
1. AI-Powered Teaching Assistant
Customizable lesson plan generation
LMS integration (Google Classroom, Canvas)
Multilingual parent communication chatbot
2. Intelligent Grading System
Automated rubric-based grading
Performance trend analysis
Personalized feedback generation
3. Smart Documentation Assistant
Real-time classroom interaction recording
Automated IEP generation
Parent communication templates
4. Comprehensive Workflow Platform (Selected Solution)
Here are some of our early wireframes:
Solution Architecture
Based on participatory design feedback, we consolidated features into an integrated platform addressing the "fragmented time" problem identified by teachers.
Solution: EducAide Platform
Core Feature Set
1. Intelligent Lesson Planning Repository
Version Control System: Like GitHub for educators
Smart Templates: District-specific curriculum templates
Automated Tagging: AI-powered content categorization
Duplication & Modification: Build on previous work efficiently
Unit-Based Organization: Align with teacher planning cycles
Templates Page:
2. Unified Task Management Hub
Multi-View Calendar: Daily, weekly, monthly task organization
Smart Filtering: Filter by task type, priority, subject
Automated Reminders: Contextual notifications
Recurring Tasks: Handle routine administrative work
Progress Tracking: Visual completion indicators
Calendar view:
Kanban Board view:
Progress Tracking:
3. AI-Powered Resource Assistant
Smart Search: Natural language queries for materials
Intelligent Recommendations: Based on curriculum and past usage
Content Generation: AI-assisted quiz and assignment creation
Material Suggestions: Proactive resource recommendations
Design Process & Development
Prototype & Testing Results
Usability Testing Metrics
Task Completion Rate: 94% (Target: 90%)
Average Task Time: 2.3 minutes (Target: <3 minutes)
User Satisfaction Score: 4.6/5 (Target: >4.0)
Error Rate: 3% (Target: <5%)
User Feedback Highlights
"This actually feels like it was designed by teachers, for teachers. Every feature addresses a real pain point I experience." - Middle School Science Teacher
"The AI suggestions are surprisingly accurate. It's like having a teaching assistant who knows my style." - 2nd Grade Teacher
"Finally, a platform that brings everything together instead of making me jump between 5 different tools." - High School English Teacher
Iteration Examples
Navigation Simplification:
Problem: Users got lost in feature-heavy interface
Solution: Streamlined navigation with contextual menus
Result: 34% reduction in navigation time
AI Transparency:
Problem: Teachers wanted to understand AI recommendations
Solution: Added "Why this suggestion?" explanations
Result: Increased AI feature adoption by 67%
Challenge
K-12 teachers face overwhelming workloads, with classroom instruction comprising only 20% of their total work. The remaining 80% includes lesson planning, grading, administrative tasks, and parent communication - often extending beyond school hours and leading to burnout.
Solution
EducAide consolidates teachers' fragmented administrative tasks into one AI-powered platform. It combines intelligent lesson planning, automated content generation, unified task management, and collaborative resource sharing to address the core problem of "fragmented time."
Challenge
K-12 teachers face overwhelming workloads, with classroom instruction comprising only 20% of their total work. The remaining 80% includes lesson planning, grading, administrative tasks, and parent communication - often extending beyond school hours and leading to burnout.
Solution
EducAide consolidates teachers' fragmented administrative tasks into one AI-powered platform. It combines intelligent lesson planning, automated content generation, unified task management, and collaborative resource sharing to address the core problem of "fragmented time."
Challenge
K-12 teachers face overwhelming workloads, with classroom instruction comprising only 20% of their total work. The remaining 80% includes lesson planning, grading, administrative tasks, and parent communication - often extending beyond school hours and leading to burnout.
Solution
EducAide consolidates teachers' fragmented administrative tasks into one AI-powered platform. It combines intelligent lesson planning, automated content generation, unified task management, and collaborative resource sharing to address the core problem of "fragmented time."
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