Celebrating Digital Learning Day: Five Fun Resources for Kids
Digital Learning Day is a national event observed annually on the last Thursday in February that celebrates the innovative use of technology in education. This year, several organizations—including All4Ed and Google—are celebrating on March 15th instead. We’re honoring both days, for double the digital fun!
Here at Endless, we believe that teaching youth 21st century skills is an integral part of preparing them for the future of tech-focused jobs - so much so that we started our own youth-centered game design studio for kids to flex these skills.
With the rise of remote and hybrid learning, access to digital learning resources has become increasingly important for teachers and families, offering kids opportunities to learn through games, explore new places, and access creative apps. To celebrate, we’ve compiled some of our favorite apps, games and tools below!
Take a Virtual Field Trip
Ever wanted to experience a polar bear’s environment without getting too cold? How about getting a behind-the-scenes look at a working copper mine? Check out Discovery Education’s plethora of on-demand video field trips that will transport you to places all over the world without having to leave your house!
Discover the Power of AI
With AI-powered art and text bots at the center of many conversations about tech in the classroom right now, it’s important to understand how Artificial Intelligence actually works. Google’s “Discover AI in Daily Life” teaches about various concepts, with fun demos like Quick Draw.
Cooking content on the Endless Key
Learn How to Cook
Digital Learning Day is a great time to think about what kinds of real-world skills we can learn from the experts - all through a computer. Check out the cooking videos featured on the Endless Key, and practice your skills alongside!
No Wifi? No problem.
With millions of kids still lacking access to reliable internet in 2023, Digital Learning Day also reminds us there is great urgency in closing the digital divide. In the meantime, our friends at Common Sense Media compiled a list of best educational apps that don’t require wifi to use. From coding to math learning games, there’s something for everyone on this list!
Song Maker App from Chrome Music Lab
Making Music
Chrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments - no instruments needed. From a shared piano that multiple users can play at once to explorations of oscillations and harmonics, there’s something for everyone, kids and adults alike.