Learning Design and Technology

ConnectKhoj

Project by
Nadim Kassymov & Imama Owaisi
Project year
2025
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Empowering Educators to Engage Tomorrow’s Scientists

Teachers who foster students’ science identities empower learners to transcend chronic disengagement. ConnectKhoj is a teacher-centered online community that harnesses the science capital teaching approach. Educators learn research-backed strategies that Localize, Elicit, and Value learners’ science capital through examples, peer feedback, and hands-on activities. They collaborate and reflect to refine their practice in groups matched by interests. By weaving relevance, identity work, and peer support into daily teaching, ConnectKhoj helps teachers build holistic science identities and nurture belonging in learners.

LDT Student(s)

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Nadim Kassymov
Class: 2025
Areas of interest: Learning Communities, Accessibility, Formal and Informal Learning, UX/UI Design, Rural Learning, Project-Based Design, Product Management, Human-Centred Design, Student Engagement, Social and Emotional Learning
Master's Project
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Imama Owaisi
Class: 2025
Areas of interest: Learning Experience Design, Project-Based Learning, Learning Sciences, Human-Centered Design, Formal & Informal STEM Education, Design for Social Impact in Education, Technology for Development
Master's Project