May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Stick With It! a teen’s plan for awareness, empowerment & improvement ellen lenihan & amy stone ldt expo may 16, 2003

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan “I love the concept” - ~Michael, 17

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Design Process The Amy & Ellen Story… Many Ideas >> Get Over It! >> Stick With It! One Feature >> Entire Process >> What Topic?

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Stick With It! is a comprehensive program to help teens, age 13 to 18, change or maintain a desired behavior. Stick With It

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Learning Goals Using Stick With It!, teens will: Be more self-aware about their problem areas, and the strategies Be more likely to stick to their intended behavior Learn to better identify and express their current and future intentions and potential next steps

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Existing Alternatives Teen-focused resources Journaling and Reflection Peer counseling and support programs Behavior change/recovery programs

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan “Its got a lot of good ways to achieve your goals. These methods aren’t extreme, they’re reasonable, and are able to be done in every day life.” ~ Stacy, 15

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Theoretical Framework Bandura ~ Self Efficacy Models Ajzen & Fishbein ~ Theory of Planned Behavior Blending of Situative, Cognitive, and Behavioral Learning Theories

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan “ Theality ” Cell Phone trends among teens Online teen behavior Research of risky behavior among teens Zoomerang Survey User testing and feedback Talking and working with Teens

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan We asked teens what issues they struggled with… Our focus: HOMEWORK Health Issues Risky Behaviors Peer Pressures Relationships Time Management Parental Expectations

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Framework

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Combining Technologies Education :: Website Intervention :: Cell Phone Reflection :: Blogging

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan “The idea of personalizing the page, programming your phone, etc. is all very cool/teen and a direct use of technology.” ~ Steven, H.S. Teacher

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Introducing Starbaby! Anaka, age 16 Screen Name: Starbaby

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Key Features My Page :: Personalization Sticking Points :: Education Plan of Attack :: In-the-moment Intervention My Blogs :: Self-Reflection Personalized Feedback :: Personalization Peer Support :: Motivation and support

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Key Features: My Page Most Recent Blogs Links to Recommended Sticking Points Plan of Attack Settings Constant Reminder of Goals My Page :: Personalization

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan “The survey is great - it is so well done.” ~ Meg, H.S. Teacher

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Surveys :: Personalized Feedback

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan “It went really in depth, questions to think about, content, it keeps going in deeper, I like that.” ~Michael, 17

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Sticking Points :: Education

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Plan of Attack :: Intervention Get the Message Wake Up Call Reminder Ring

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan “I really, really like the blogging. There is such an online journaling community of teens to tap into.” ~Cameron, 17

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Started Stick With It today. I’ve signed up for a few things – gossip and smoking- but my main focus right now is doing my homework. I really need to get my ass in gear… My Blog :: Personal Reflection

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Different Users Paul, Carlos, and Melody How does the process change? First time users vs. Repeat users Intervention :: Cell Phone Refection :: Blogging Education :: Website

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Learner Assessment Plans Sample of 4 to 6 teens Take self-efficacy survey and create blog Leave phone message for themselves Receive feedback

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan “I think it is great and people would definitely use it” ~Pamela, 18

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Iterations

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Iterations

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Iterations Stick With It??? Stick With It!

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan What worked... Brainstorming Sketching/concept maps/design ideation Talking to teens and professionals Designing a related curriculum Executive Summary Meetings over sushi, coffee, and beer

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Lessons Learned... Project ~ Scope & Sequence ~ Address issues independently Technology ~ Limitations and safety issues ~ Value of technology integration Process ~ Sharing all vs. ownership ~ Hard to do informant/participatory design

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan It uses technology and terminology that students will relate to. (Now that I think of it, I could use it,too... I really need to start training more!) ~ Rebecca, H.S. Teacher

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Next Steps... Business Viability Strategic Partnerships Technology Feasibility Expand Phone and Blogging Capabilities Beyond teens?

May 16, 2002 Learning, Design & Technology Master’s Project Expo Amy Stone Ellen Lenihan Thank you!