Design consulting for equity

Creating impactful learning experiences requires a deep understanding of what makes learning truly inclusive and engaging for every student.

Applied Learning Insights helps you navigate the complexities of designing for equity, understand what lies behind the acronyms (e.g. SEL, CRSE, UDL) and delve into the heart of what creates learning environments that are not just inclusive, but also responsive to a wide range of learners.

Our goal is to co-create solutions that engage every learner, not just include them.

Partner with us to build educational experiences that are equitable in both design and impact.


Support implementation research and design

Implementing new learning solutions can be complex, especially when juggling diverse stakeholders, workflows, and priorities.

Applied Learning Insights helps you streamline your implementation research and design process, ensuring your efforts lead to equitable and effective outcomes.

We guide you in:

  • Fostering collaboration among designers, technologists, educators, and community members.

  • Developing a research-based methodology tailored to your diverse learners.

  • Creating solutions that are both effective and relevant to your educational context.

Partner with us to translate your objectives into practical, research-driven outcomes that make a real difference for your learners.


Create effective learning solutions

Developing truly effective learning solutions requires a deep understanding of how people learn, a commitment to equity, and a thoughtful design process.

Applied Learning Insights helps you create learning solutions that are:

  • Engaging and impactful: We design solutions that capture learners' attention and lead to measurable learning outcomes.

  • Equitable and inclusive: We ensure accessibility and effectiveness for all learners, regardless of background or learning style.

  • Integrated and scalable: We create solutions that fit seamlessly within your existing educational ecosystem and can be scaled to reach a wider audience.

Partner with us to create learning solutions that are innovative, impactful, and truly transformative for your learners.


Driving Continuous Improvement Through a Theory of Change

Is your organization striving to create a culture of continuous improvement? A clear and actionable Theory of Change is essential for aligning your learning strategies, processes, and incentives with your long-term vision.

Applied Learning Insights helps you develop a robust Theory of Change that drives meaningful and sustainable progress.

We work with you to:

  • Gain a deep understanding of your organizational goals, existing processes, and incentive structures.

  • Align these critical elements with your short-term and long-term objectives.

  • Identify your organization's specific learning requirements.

  • Leverage this knowledge for sustained growth and improvement.

Partner with us to foster a culture of continuous improvement and achieve lasting impact.


Proposal preparation and review

Turning your organization's innovative ideas into successful proposals requires a strategic approach and a keen understanding of funder expectations.

Applied Learning Insights helps you navigate the proposal process with our specialized Value Identification and Improvement Process.

We guide you in:

  • Identifying your most compelling and relevant ideas.

  • Refining your concepts to maximize their impact.

  • Aligning your proposals with funder priorities.

  • Crafting clear, concise, and persuasive narratives.

  • Ensuring your proposals meet the highest standards of academic rigor and practical application.

Partner with us to elevate the quality and effectiveness of your proposals, increasing your chances of securing funding and achieving your goals.


Learning Sciences Expertise

Staying ahead of the curve in learning sciences and EdTech research can be a challenge. Applied Learning Insights helps you make sense of the latest findings and apply them effectively to your context.

We provide:

  • Expert analysis and distillation of relevant research: We cut through the noise and provide you with clear, concise, and actionable insights.

  • Guidance on applying research to your specific needs: We help you translate research findings into practical strategies for your learning solutions.

  • Support in de-risking your initiatives: We help you leverage existing research to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

  • Expertise in a variety of formats: We offer consultations, presentations, and advisory board roles to meet your specific needs.

Partner with us to unlock the power of learning sciences research and create truly innovative and impactful learning experiences.