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At SparkFun Education, we believe electronics is more than a hobby or a career path; it’s a creative medium for advancing teaching and learning. Our curriculum and Resource are designed specifically as hands-on learning tools to help today’s students build skills for the creative and digital economy — critical thinking, collaboration, communication, curiosity, problem solving and invention. https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/curriculum.html At SparkFun Education, we believe electronics is more than a hobby or a career path; it’s a creative medium for…

Computer Science Education Week 2022 is here! This annual call to action is a chance for all educators to inspire CS learning, advocate for equity in CS education, and celebrate CS innovators like Grace Hopper, the computing pioneer whose birthday (December 9) is marked each year during CS Ed Week. CS Ed Week is also an excellent opportunity to spark a lifelong interest in computer science learning, especially among elementary and middle school students. One way to do…

…episode’s companion resource as well, either in list or infographic form. Day 1 – SPARK Parent Resource Hub   The mother of all resources is waiting for you! The SPARK Parent Resource Hub is here to answer many of your parent- and caregiver-related questions, including those involving tech your student uses to learn remotely. Through this interactive interface, you’ll be able to efficiently search SPARK’s catalogue of videos and how-to guides on topics from Google to Zoom. To…

We turn programming into play for kids 4-10. Our “no words” approach allows any child, anywhere to learn the ABCs of computer science. Curriculum based concepts are introduced via puzzles and coding challenges. Then kids put concepts to use by designing and programming their own video games. Kids quickly become confident and creative users of technology. https://codespark.com/ We turn programming into play for kids 4-10. Our “no words” approach allows any child, anywhere to learn the ABCs of…

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…Ben Sondgeroth, LTC’s Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, as an introduction to Adobe Spark, Book Creator, and Flipgrid. Create Web Pages with Adobe Spark Page: Have you looked for a tool that allows your students to create incredible web pages? Look no further than Adobe Spark Page! Create Awesome Videos with Adobe Spark Video: Have you wondered how to create a video on your Chromebook or iPad? Look no further than Adobe Spark Video! This amazing tool allows you…

…moon and back. Just grab one of these resources curated by our team and get ready to bring this celestial experience into your classroom. Even after the eclipse has passed, these resources are a reliable way to hook your students on astronomy and spark their interest in further STEM learning: Eclipse Education Resources Eclipse Viewing Safety Featuring: Guidance on how to safely view the total solar eclipse, including when it is safe and not safe for students to…

Learn the basics in a series of animated videos, then play through real-world scenarios in immersive Minecraft worlds. Educators can use the AI Foundations program to supplement core curriculum, and families can explore AI together with discussion guides and fun gameplay. Spark curiosity and AI literacy for all!​ The guide is free, the lesson materials may be for Minecraft which is a paid platform. https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/discover/ Learn the basics in a series of animated videos, then play through real-world…

…on in this Picture? https://www.nytimes.com/column/learning-whats-going-on-in-this-picture What Picture Would They Use http://iftheygunnedmedown.tumblr.com/ .Note: High School only. This Tumblr page sparks the discussion about how the media chooses what image they use of a person who is accused of a violent act. This gallery can spark a fascinating conversation about media and the choice they make when highlighting stories. How People Define Beauty: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-19-different-countries-define-beauty-2014-6. See the same image photoshopped by 19 different countries based on what they define “beautiful” as….

…Discoveries curriculum can help your students grow as CS learners through a unique mix of problem solving, programming, physical computing, and user-centered design activities. Participants in this course will also learn how to spark interest in CS learning through the creation of websites, apps, animations, games, and physical computing systems. Dates: June 23-27, 2025 Price: $1200 (scholarships available) Select Track Track Details (Coming Soon) 9-12 Teachers CS Principles Challenge your high school students to explore how computing and…