Init2Winit: Developing a Mobile Application to Help High School Students Navigate STEM College and Career Pathways

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 8
  In Poster Session: Computer and Internet Applications in Education SIG Poster Session (San Diego)

Abstract

Our research team designed and developed a mobile application prototype, Init2Winit© (I2W©), with the goal of providing an open-source, college/career readiness tool for underserved high school students and their counselors. In collaboration with local urban and rural high school students, community partners, and game design experts, I2W© was developed and alpha-tested to determine if usage enhanced college and career knowledge. Preliminary testing results showed an increase in college knowledge alignment between educational expectations and college plans among students who played the game.

Authors

• Christel Rocha-Beverly, Michigan State University

• I-Chien Chen, Michigan State University