TalentExplorer
Empowering Students to Discover Their Unique Talents
Audience
Parents, educators, K-12 institutions, nonprofits, and homeschool networks use the tool to nurture children's unique talents.
Role
Creator and Lead Developer of TalentExplorer
The Problem
Parents and educators often struggle to effectively identify and nurture children’s strengths, especially in nontraditional areas like entrepreneurship and AI. Existing tools and educational methods fail to provide personalized insights that connect children’s unique talents to future opportunities. For homeschool networks, K-12 institutions, and nonprofits, there is a growing need for a solution that bridges this gap and supports the development of essential skills for future careers.
Solution
TalentExplorer helps children aged 6-17 discover their top three talents from ten possibilities. Each talent is paired with personalized guides for parents and educators, offering actionable steps to nurture these strengths. Built using OpenAI API, Zapier, Jotform, and Knack, TalentExplorer provides a seamless, data-driven experience for talent discovery.
Free Talent Discovery
Process
- Talent Mapping: I researched and defined ten key talents that reflect diverse creative, analytical, and leadership capabilities, ensuring broad applicability to real-world contexts.
- Tool Integration: I developed a tool that utilizes OpenAI’s API for talent matching, Zapier for workflow automation, and Knack for backend data management. The tool collects user inputs via Jotform and generates personalized reports for each child.
- Personalized Reporting: Each report offers tailored insights on nurturing identified talents through project-based learning, aligning children’s strengths with emerging career paths.
- Visual Design and User Experience: Using Canva and Figma, I crafted an intuitive and engaging interface that speaks to both children and parents.
- Testing and Iteration: Continuous feedback from parents and educators was integrated to enhance the talent-matching process and the usefulness of reports.
Action Mapping
Each module was designed to help learners master key real estate strategies, with a focus on retention:
- AI Concepts: Introduced students to fundamental AI technologies.
- Talent Discovery: Students explored their strengths and connected them to future AI careers.
- Hands-on AI Projects: Students designed AI-driven solutions, applying their knowledge in fun, creative projects.
- Future Career Exploration: Focused on how AI-related careers could match the students’ talents and aspirations.
Key Outcomes
110+ students discovered their unique talents within the first six months.
83% reported greater confidence in using their skills.
20+ students developed AI-based projects.
10 students started talent-driven businesses.
Skills Highlighted
- Personalized Learning Design: Created a system that tailors learning experiences based on each child's talents, ensuring individualized growth.
- API Integration (OpenAI, Zapier, Knack): Seamlessly connected platforms for real-time talent matching and automated workflows, enhancing user experience.
- Talent Mapping and Discovery: Identified talents that connect to future careers, offering clear guidance for parents.
- User Experience Design: Designed an intuitive interface for easy navigation using Canva and Figma.
- Project-Based Learning Frameworks: Encouraged hands-on exploration by linking talents to real-world applications.