TL;DR: You can make your lessons come to life by setting your current and future locations. SparkAI uses this information to suggest local landmarks, history, and activities that match your family's unique path.
What are Location-Aware Lessons?
Education shouldn't just happen at a desk. At LearnSpark, we believe the world is your classroom. By setting your location, you allow the platform to pull real-world context into your teaching materials.
If you are in Rome, SparkAI might suggest a math lesson about the geometry of the Colosseum. If you are in the Amazon, a science lesson could focus on local biodiversity. This ensures your children connect what they are learning to what they see right outside their window.
💡 Good to know: This feature is perfect for worldschooling families who are constantly on the move! It helps turn any destination into a learning environment.
How to Set Your Current Location
To start getting context-aware suggestions, you need to tell LearnSpark where you are. Follow these steps:
Navigate to the Adventures page from your main menu.
Locate the Location Settings section.
Enter your Current Location (this can be a city, region, or country).
Click Save to update your LearnSpark experience.
Once saved, the Discover tab will automatically refresh. It will show activities and local learning opportunities sorted by what is most likely to interest your family and children. That's it — you're all set!
Planning for Future Destinations
Are you heading somewhere new next month? You can also set a Next Destination. This helps you plan ahead so you can prepare lessons before you even arrive.
When you add a future location, SparkAI generates a list of "must-see" educational spots. You can shortlist these activities and add them to your Schedule. The platform will even help you prepare by suggesting what the weather might be like and what tools you might need to pack!
⚠️ Heads up: Location updates and activity refreshes use SparkAI Credits. This covers the back-end work of pulling fresh geographic data and matching it to your student's mastery profile.
SparkAI and Local Context
SparkAI doesn't just look at a map. It looks at your Student Profiles and family values alongside your location. This means two families in the same city might get different suggestions.
For example, a family that loves art might get a suggestion for a local gallery tour. A family focused on adventure might get a suggestion for a mountain hike. This makes every lesson feel personal and relevant. Great job on taking your learning global!
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the activity list update?
The list is intelligent! It refreshes based on the length of your trip, seasons changing, and new local activities popping up. You will always have fresh ideas for your journey.
Do I have to be traveling to use this?
Not at all! You can set your "Current Location" to your hometown. SparkAI will help you find "hidden gems" and educational context in your own backyard that you might have never noticed before.
Can I turn a local activity into a formal lesson?
Yes! When you select an activity, you can choose the Learning Activity option. SparkAI will tailor the experience to specific learning goals. You can then log this in the Log Activity section.
Does LearnSpark track my GPS?
No, we value your privacy. Your location is only updated when you manually enter it in the Adventures or Account Settings pages.
What if my activity list isn't loading?
Check your SparkAI Credits.Refreshing location-based data requires credits to perform the gap analysis and geographic search. If you are out of credits, you may need to top up to see new suggestions.