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James Lawrenson
Scaling expertise for impact
EdTech Specialist | Scaling expertise for impact 🎯💬🎮🎬
I scale expertise for impact. But what does that mean? Let me explain with a cheeky fill-in-the-blank: Client: "James, I have a [problem / opportunity] that I need your help with.
I think my [staff / students / market / customers / suppliers / clients] need [training / skills / experience / knowledge / a behaviour change / a mind shift]. What should I do?
Me: "Great! First, let's work together with your team to unpack the [problem / opportunity]. We'll collaboratively explore the need and come up with a solution that we can test, iterate, and measure."
Client: "Sounds like a plan, but what will it look like and what will it cost!?"
Me: "Well, we'll start with an analysis and solution design. That's a flat fee. From there I'll outline what the solutions could be, how long it would take to implement, and what it would cost so that you can decide how to proceed. Sound good?"
Client: "Yeah, that's reasonable. What has this looked like in the past?"
Me: "Good question. Generally it starts with some collaborative workshops that I facilitate so that you and your team can co-create the solution. My expertise is in digital content so the solution could be an [online course or learning game, podcast, awareness campaign, video series, article, etc.]. It all depends on our design goal."
Client: "Let's get cracking!"
Me: "Full steam ahead!"
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Names I've been called:
- Design Thinking Facilitator
- Service Designer
- Learning Experience Designer
- Content Strategist
- Creative Writer
- Speaker
I solve human problems - I'm big into Human Centred Design (HCD). Usually my projects focus on digital solutions, but they always aim to impact people's lives in positive ways. DM me here or email (info@jameslawrenson.org) to start collaborating!
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Our Services
Truly impactful EdTech products are based on collective expertise. Our network of experts is here to support the growth of your EdTech solution and organisation.
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Gain precise insights and strategic guidance from experienced scientists and researchers in education technology, enhancing product development and market positioning.
Access latest research on educational methodologies, technology trends, and user experience design to keep your EdTech product innovative and competitive.
Leverage top-tier expertise for successful, research-driven innovation and investment.
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Book mentors to advise on aligning your strategy with global evidence standards like Tulna in India, ESSA in USA, ensuring your solution meets the criteria and complies with international standards.
Book mentors for support in achieving industry certifications related to effectiveness and efficacy, in alignment with the International Certification of Evidence of Impact in Education (ICEIE).
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Partner with our seasoned EdTech researchers to assess and elevate the learning impact of your solutions.
Get support or advice on suitable research methodologies to analyse learning outcomes, user experiences, and feedback loops, providing comprehensive insights into pedagogical approaches, cognitive principles, and user engagement metrics.
Get assistance with advanced analytics to measure holistic impact on student performance and engagement, collaborating closely to implement evidence-based strategies that optimise user experience with your solution.
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Book our mentors to maximise the potential of your solution to boost, measure or societal benefit, including ways in which your solution addresses societal challenges, foster inclusivity, and contribute to positive social change beyond traditional learning outcomes.
Get support from our mentors on selecting cutting-edge research on social learning, collaborative technologies, and digital equity to ensure your EdTech initiatives align with broader international initiatives, including those pursued by major organisations such as UNESCO or World Bank.
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With our UXD/LXD mentors, you will be able to get comprehensive advice on user research, analysis, and design refinement.
The mentors can provide support with detailed user personas and intuitive information architectures, ensuring seamless alignment with the diverse characteristics of your target audience.
Our experts can also support you with usability testing, with ongoing user feedback mechanisms and design workshops if needed.
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