TL;DR: You can make your lessons come to life by setting your current and future locations in your settings. SparkAI uses this info to suggest local landmarks and activities that match your family's unique journey.
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 and daily plans.
If you are in Rome, SparkAI might suggest a math lesson about the shapes found in the Colosseum. This ensures your children connect what they are learning to what they see right outside their window. It makes every day an adventure.
💡 Good to know: This feature is perfect for worldschooling families! It helps turn any town or city into a giant learning environment based on your family's specific values and interests.
How to Set Your Current Location
To start getting local suggestions, you need to tell LearnSpark where you are. Your location is never tracked automatically—you are always in control. Follow these steps:
Go to Settings in your sidebar.
Select either the Profile or General Settings category.
Look for the Travel & Location section.
Type in your Current Location (such as a city, region, or country).
Click Save to update your LearnSpark experience.
Once you save your spot, the Discover tab on the Adventures page will update. It will show activities and local learning opportunities that fit your family’s interests. Great job!
Planning for Future Destinations
Are you heading somewhere new next month? You can also set a Next Destination in your settings. This helps you plan ahead so you can prepare lessons before you even arrive at your new home-base.
When you add a future location, SparkAI helps find educational spots for your travel party. You can shortlist these activities and add them to your Schedule. The platform even helps you get ready by suggesting a packing list and checking the local weather!
⚠️ Heads up: Updating your location and refreshing activity lists uses SparkAI Credits. This covers the work of finding fresh data and matching it to your student's mastery profile.
How SparkAI Customizes Your Adventure
SparkAI doesn't just look at a map. It looks at your student profiles and what they find interesting. It focuses on your family values to make sure suggested activities are ones you'll actually enjoy.
For example, a family that loves art might get a suggestion for a local gallery. A family focused on nature might see a suggestion for a nearby hiking trail. The Discover feed even refreshes on an intelligent schedule based on the length of your trip to give you fresh options. You're all set to take your learning global!
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the activity list update?
You can control how often the list refreshes by using the frequency settings in the Adventure Settings panel. This ensures you always have new ideas even for long-term trips.
Do I have to be traveling to use this?
Not at all! You can set your location to your hometown. SparkAI will help you find educational context in your own community that you might have never noticed before.
Can I turn a local activity into a formal lesson?
Yes! When you plan a Quick Activity from the Dashboard, you can check the Learning Activity box. SparkAI will tailor the plan to specific learning goals so you can log the progress later.
Does LearnSpark track my GPS?
No, we value your privacy. Your location only changes when you manually type it into your Settings page. We do not use background location tracking.
What if my activity list isn't loading?
Check your SparkAI Credits. Finding new local data requires credits. If you are out of credits, your lists may not refresh until your next monthly allowance or top-up.