Modern Home Economics for Independent Living: is an online microlearning certification for learners with IDD who want to live independently - LearningQ 444 Kent Way, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448-0618 Mark Charles Egan, CIO of LearningQ, will be the Principal Investigator (PI). HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0108 SBIR Phase 1 MODERN HOME ECONOMICS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Abstract LearningQ LLC in partnership with key stakeholders will, in the course of this six-month project, develop and test a microlearning curriculum on the subject of Modern Home Economics for Independent Living to be used on the LearningQ platform. Our company’s mission is to build better lives by providing access to learning, ultimately serving as many individuals with IDD who want to learn. The goal of this project is to improve access and effectiveness of independent living skills by augmenting existing programs and independent learning with on-demand microlearning resources and tools. Objectives: 1) Build twenty-five,high-engagement skill units covering the basics of modern home economics, supporting access to caregivers for learners with IDD . 2) Demonstrate participant engagement, understanding, and retention of modern home economics skills by utilizing site-based analytics, skill assessments, retention data, and user surveys and interviews. 3) Increase the availability of independent living skills training by offering virtual classes and independent study. Anticipated outcomes: 1. Participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities(IDD)will gain awareness of life skills via improved access to home economics training, enabling greater independence. 2. Agency staff will have a reduced workload and more efficient support per participant, allowing them to serve a larger audience; 3. Using weekly recapand recommendation tools will provide learners with a targeted way to reduce skill degradation over time. Potential Commercial Applications: Educational licensing for organizations, direct-to-consumer (dtc) sales for families and caregivers, partnerships with higher education and transition programs, and virtual course packages for remote learning providers.
