Pro-Tone: Discover your Horizon

It is no secret to specialists in the field of education that measuring abilities through academic examinations alone is not enough.
Not only does it deprive those who are different of opportunities related to their abilities, but it also deprives the world of geniuses... because, as we always say, “You might sacrifice the chance of a writer who could win a Nobel and replace him with an ordinary doctor just because he is good academically...!”

And From here, Pro-Tone came

Our project, Pro-Tone, addresses a pressing problem faced by high school students worldwide, including Libya, as supported by a recent study conducted by Businesswire. The study found that almost two-thirds of students feel overwhelmed by the process of selecting a major, with Gen Z and Millennials experiencing the most stress (Businesswire, 2022). This highlights the need for comprehensive guidance in this crucial decision-making process. This lack of clarity often leads to dissatisfaction, high dropout rates, and mismatches between students' skills and chosen majors (Kumar et al., 2020)

In Libya, the challenges faced by students are further compounded by political, economic, and social instability, particularly in conflict zones and tense areas. According to the Proton team's questionnaire in 2022 for high school students in Libya, many students express severe concerns about choosing specializations that can provide hope for a better future, fulfill their psychological and scientific aspirations, and align with their interests to meet future needs.

The study revealed that 58% of students surveyed expressed a need to consult specialists to help them choose an appropriate field.  These findings demonstrate the demand for effective guidance and support in navigating the gap between middle and higher education.

The education sector has grappled with legislative confusion, notably explained by Legislation No. 1267 of 2019, which mandated the division of education between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education. Regrettably, this division resulted in a gap in the timetable and disrupted the systematic link between the two educational stages. To address this issue, Legislation No. 1465 of 2022 introduced an introductory year after the secondary stage and before the university stage, aiming to establish a connection between the two phases. However, our conducted surveys among students revealed that this additional year has not effectively facilitated the process of choosing a university major. Instead, it has added to the students' burden without providing substantial benefits or paving the way for a smoother transition.

Our project is dedicated to alleviating the immense pressure and confusion that students often experience when it comes to choosing a major. We recognize the significance of basic sciences and aim to shed light on their history and importance.

Because the gap lies specifically in the age group of 12-18 and in receiving basic sciences.
Pro-Tone will provide two basic solutions:

The Pro-Tone report specializes in identifying the best three potential majors based on three main factors (their academic performance, personality style, hobbies outside school, and their behavioral connection to a particular major). By analyzing the factors affecting the choice of specialization by combining educational technology and psychology.
- Helping teachers prepare lessons in basic sciences for the proposed slide using artificial intelligence tools.

The Solution: Pro-Tone analysis is used to measure the tendencies of students in educational institutions towards their aspirations to choose the scientific specialization capable of meeting their psychological and practical needs.
Features:
 Pro-Tone analyzes the top 3 academic fields that are suitable for the student in terms of academic performance, personality, and average interest circle.
 Reveals social desirability.
 Designed according to the needs of the user "Libyan student for the first stage".
 Workshops on the history of science and educational patterns for the basic sciences

Our target segment for the Pro-Tone project are Middle & high school students who are at a critical stage of making decisions about their university majors and future career paths. The typical age range for our targeted Students are between 12 and 18 years old. 

In terms of gender, our project is designed to be inclusive and beneficial to students of all genders. We aim to engage both male and female students equally.

We aim to provide guidance and support for students and teachers from diverse educational backgrounds, including students from public and private schools.

We believe that every student, regardless of their financial situation, deserves the opportunity to make informed decisions about their future.

the plan :
The team has a good internal network and an inspiring CV for each individual.
This human resource will enable the team to launch its services through a ready plan

On the human and societal level, the team each has societal contributions that make society itself realize the value of the solution we are proposing and engage with us in it.

Various fields: humanistic, debates, and social psychology. The age range in the team varies, despite the different experiences they have, but they are united by one vision that serves society.

To be honest with you, the team does not know that it has the perfect solution, but it has the deepest understanding of the problem..! This is more than enough to continue..!

The crisis in choosing a specialty rises to be a problem at the state level, as I explained previously. In a very changing world, we need to change the concept of the educational path as an agricultural process that grows ingredients and provides the appropriate environment rather than a race with a start and finish line...!

We Are the prototype stage, because we spent years understanding the problem, comparing it to education problems in the world, and coupling it to the development goals of the United Nations. We found that the problem deserves to design a Human Centrade solution.

As you know, accepting change in our region is very difficult for government institutions, but we are confident that we are able to bring about it gradually.

Therefore, we developed the solution to serve more than one segment of students in the first place, which is the basis, as well as to support teachers with a culture of artificial intelligence to help explain basic sciences.

The solution will be in the form of a platform that helps educational institutions help students analyze their abilities in a modern, non-boring test that results in a personalized report for each student.

Key Challenges Faced:

 Our main Challenges are as follows:

 - Lack of access to innovations in the field of capacity measurement.

 - Inability to communicate with real decision-makers.

 - The inability to obtain seed funding, as the evaluation mechanisms for entrepreneurship projects in educational technology differ from any other entrepreneurial project.

We would like to achieve the following goals:

- Providing specialized scientific consultations in multiple fields, especially in the field of self-evaluation for individuals and companies.
- Pro-Tone report to measure the attitudes of students in educational institutions towards their aspirations to choose the scientific specialization capable of meeting their psychological and practical needs.
- Spreading awareness of the importance of developing positive attitudes towards some specializations required by the labor market and not supported by the local culture.

What makes the solution most innovative is the intersection between the different specializations of the team and making them observe the same problem from different angles.

Therefore, analysis and arriving at the solution must be innovative.
History of science, engineering, social psychology, information technology and programming.
More important than this is our search for theories that support our path and vision, as well as others that contradict our approach to working with intense critical thought towards the goal.
• Develop effective algorithm for testing and site R&D
• Marketing by writing content and videos. Marketing
• Going to schools to promote Pro-Tone services. Customer services
• Preparing service requests for schools, collecting data, and implementing pre-tone reports. Customer services
• Preparing and implementing workshops in schools “for free + for a small fee.” Customer services
• Pro-Tone report. Production
• Collect the school’s impression of the workshop and the Pro-Tone report. Customer services

What makes me think so most is Sir Ken Robinson's quote:
Because I believe, like him, that the process is more like agriculture than a straight line. We need to create the right environment and let the plants (students...!) grow freely in all directions deemed appropriate for them instead of placing them in a uniform academic mold.
The solution will be divided into two parts:
Pro-Tone Report: Pro-Tone report to measure the attitudes of students in educational institutions towards their aspirations to choose the scientific specialization capable of meeting their psychological and practical needs.

Evaluation techniques: which collect behavioral analyzes inside and outside school that carry information that directs students to the horizon that makes them do what they love and what they are good at at the same time.”

An easy-to-use tool linked to artificial energy that helps basic science teachers prepare their lessons in a creative and non-boring way...to ensure that the student receives a sound version of science because in the end we do not hate science, but we hate what we do not know.

Think about alternative assessment methods. Not all students excel at written exams, just as some highly skilled professionals may not be proficient in all aspects of their field. We need diverse assessment tools to accurately gauge a student's potential.

1. Goals:

• Empower high school students to make informed decisions about their university majors based on their abilities and aspirations.

• Bridge the gap between academic education and skills needed in innovative workspaces.

• Provide students with the tools and guidance to develop their strengths and create a roadmap for their professional and scientific careers.

2. Monitoring Progress:

• Regular Data Collection: We will collect data at various stages of the project, including before and after assessments, workshop participation, and feedback surveys. This data will provide insights into students' self-awareness, decision-making processes, and skill development.

• Attendance and Participation Tracking: We will monitor the attendance and active participation of students in lectures, workshops, and assessments to gauge their engagement with the project.

• Progress Reports: We will regularly review and analyze the Proton Reports generated for each student, tracking their growth, identifying patterns, and assessing their alignment with chosen university majors.

3. Measurement of Success:

• Increase in Self-Awareness: We will evaluate the extent to which students demonstrate an improved understanding of their talents, abilities, and aspirations through pre- and post-assessment comparisons.

• Informed Decision-Making: We will assess the degree to which students' university major choices align with their strengths and aspirations.

• Skill Development: We will track the progress of students in developing their strengths, as evidenced by their active participation in workshops, feedback from facilitators, and self-assessment measures.

• Feedback and Satisfaction: We will gather feedback from participating students, parents, and educators to gauge their satisfaction levels and identify areas for improvement.

4. Expected Results:

   Our expected results include:

• Increased self-awareness among high school students.

• Improved decision-making regarding university major choices.

• Enhanced skill development and readiness for innovative workspaces

• Positive feedback from students, parents, and educators.

• Insightful reports that will be presented to school principles and higher authorities to take advantage of the problems detected and suggestions to improve them 

• A virtual version of the test to reach bigger audience regardless of the geographical borders 

Team Information:

·  Full Name of Team Members (Passport Availability):

1.    Ahmed Alkhaleel "Founder"  (Yes)

2.     Ala Majdi    "Public Relations & Graphic Designer" (Yes)

3.    Bashir Ahmed "Web developer"(Yes)

4.    Maryam Musbah "quality Manger" (Yes)

5.    Fatima Taher " Multiple intelligences theory"(Yes)

6.    Sara Taher " Scientific Exhibition coordinator"(Yes)

7.    Darren Nouri "Fast track courses"(Yes)

It is precious to say that we have been working on this project on a voluntary basis in Sirte, Libya since 2019, in collaboration with the education and school sector in the region. We have implemented it in a small, realistic way and have witnessed positive results. Students have gained a better understanding of themselves and have made more informed decisions about their university majors.

 Human Resources: with advanced degrees and practical experience related to education. Each of them is an expert in the field, and most importantly, they have faith in the idea. The team includes “specialists in the history of science and educational patterns, statistical analysis, standards and quality, educational technology, website development and programming.” Also, the strong network of relationships inside and outside Libya is the “main resource.”
They are present in more than one city, “a strong point for the team in case of expansion.” They are present in eastern, central, and western Libya, “Benghazi, Sirte, Misurata.”