The problem: access to content and opportunities to learn
Multilingual students need support understanding classroom content while developing academic English. Our course venture explored explanations, vocabulary support, and adjustable scaffolding that students could use during lessons.
My role
I co-defined product direction and proposed pricing with a teammate, contributed to the prototype, and translated teacher insights into student and teacher workflows. I personally attended one of the team's three teacher interviews and helped interpret market research led by another teammate.
The product decisions
We distinguished the needs of students using the product from the requirements of districts buying it. Comparisons with Diffit, MagicSchool AI, and Newsela informed discussion of the product's focus.
I helped reduce proposed feature scope by 40% to fit a 12-week MVP plan. The Figma prototype focused on plain-English explanations, contextual vocabulary, adjustable support, and comprehension checks, with a separate teacher view.
What we learned and what remains open
Reaching target students was a major constraint. Meaningful validation with those learners was not completed, so the proposed pricing and adoption path remained hypotheses.
The course venture concluded with a prototype and product plan. It is not a completed commercial launch or a currently expanding business.
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