Study Status: Active In this multifamily workshop, we will explore how migration has shaped Muslim homeschooling experiences, including how families blend religious, secular education while maintaining a connection to their cultural roots. Activities include building timelines, discussing photos, and sharing meaningful migration stories. If you have homeschooled one of your children fully or partially, you are eligible to participate in this study. If you agree to participate, you will be invited to participate in this audio-recorded session with other families, either online or in person. The workshop will last two hours and will be scheduled based on participant availability. The study […]
User Studies
Study Status: Active A year ago, we interviewed 20 Muslim families from Ontario who shared rich insights about their homeschooling journeys. Based on their needs, we are running the following three studies this summer and need your help! The Open Design Collaboratory at the University of Toronto Mississauga (pictured above) is inviting families that have homeschooled one of their children fully or partially to this study. This study involves testing an experimental AI-based tool designed to help parents create customized curriculums and stories, connect with other homeschooling parents, and coordinate local events with their community. A signed consent form is […]
Study Status: Active The Open Design Collaboratory at the University of Toronto Mississauga (pictured above) is running a study on how participatory design decisions can be supported through the concept of “participant positionality”. The study will involve sketching and having a discussion using a set of design cards. The study is supervised by Professor Samar Sabie and a team of research assistants. For further inquiries, please contact: research@opendesigncollaboratory.com. To sign up for the study, please fill out the Google form below: Compensation $50 Gift Card of participant choice Time Required 2-3 hours Date In June, scheduled based on participant Availability […]
Study Status: Active The Open Design Collaboratory at the University of Toronto Mississauga (pictured above) is inviting mothers interested in design and making to join us for a focus group on how we can design better technological systems to improve their access to makerspaces in the Greater Toronto Area. The focus group will be organized with 5-6 participants and will be audio recorded. A signed consent form is required for participating. All data will be anonymized and used for paper publications. The study is supervised by Professor Samar Sabie and a team of research assistants. For further inquiries, please contact: […]