MoCCA Digital Teacher TE

My Role
Product Design Manager
Content and UX Strategy

Introduction

MoCCA (Modular Content Creation & Authoring) simplifies lesson creation with an intuitive, all-in-one platform. Easy-to-use gadgets and rapid prototyping let teachers quickly build and test lessons. Fully responsive and accessible, MoCCA ensures seamless use across devices for inclusive learning.

Problem Statement

Teachers need a simple, all-in-one authoring tool that fits their time-constrained classrooms. Existing platforms are too complex, requiring technical skills and extra effort to create accessible lessons. MoCCA streamlines content creation with an intuitive, easy-to-use platform that supports rapid prototyping and ensures lessons are responsive and accessible—all in one place.

Comprehensive understanding and alignment of MathUP’s content with U.S. educational standards.

Effective integration of MathUP’s platform into our existing Realize system.

Preservation of the educational essence of MathUP while customizing it for U.S. users.

The Team and Our Approach

We built MoCCA with teachers in mind, conducting extensive research to understand their biggest challenges. Educators wanted a simple, efficient, all-in-one tool that wouldn’t add to their workload—so we designed MoCCA to meet those needs.

Content and Platform Mapping

We mapped existing teacher content to MoCCA through extensive research, analysis, and collaboration, ensuring it preserved the integrity of beloved materials.

Research Leadership

Our user-centered approach, driven by direct teacher collaboration, prioritized ease of use, accessibility, and classroom integration, making MoCCA intuitive and practical.

Design Leadership

I led product designers and cross-functional teams to ensure MoCCA was intuitive, accessible, and seamlessly integrated into teacher workflows, creating a powerful yet easy-to-use platform.

User Experience Focus

We prioritized a seamless, intuitive transition to MoCCA, preserving familiarity while enhancing functionality and ensuring teachers could easily find and use their trusted materials.

Global Takeaways

MoCCA is a game-changer for teachers. By streamlining content creation, simplifying workflows, and ensuring accessibility, we’ve built a tool that truly enhances the classroom experience.

Outcomes and Impact

Teachers now spend less time on technology and more on students. Our research-driven, user-centered approachmade MoCCA familiar, intuitive, and powerful, providing educators the confidence and efficiency for great lessons daily.

Notable accomplishments include:

MoCCA is transforming content creation for teachers and setting the foundation for future innovation. This platform serves as a scalable framework for other programs within our company. By developing a user-centered, intuitive system, we’ve created a model for other teams, ensuring consistency and efficiency across multiple educational products.

Conclusion

This case study showcases my expertise as a Product Design Manager in leading cross-functional teams, driving research-based decisions, and delivering scalable, user-centered solutions. I guided product designers and collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure MoCCA met real classroom needs.

By prioritizing usability, accessibility, and scalability, I created a product that enhances teacher workflows and sets a foundation for future programs. My content and platform mapping ensured a smooth transition. This project highlights my ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to build impactful, future-ready design solutions.

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