TL;DR: Use the Discover tab to find local activities that match your family's interests. SparkAI refreshes this list based on your location and provides full planning details like packing lists and learning goals.
The Discover feed is your personal guide to worldschooling! Instead of spending hours searching the web or scrolling through generic travel blogs, LearnSpark does the heavy lifting for you. By looking at exactly where you are and what your children enjoy, SparkAI suggests activities that your family will truly love.
This tool is designed to take the stress out of planning. Whether you are staying in one place for a month or moving every week, the Discover feed ensures that your educational journey never hits a dead end. It is like having a local guide who knows your children's Interests and Learning Styles perfectly.
How the Discover Feed Works
The Discover tab is an intelligent feed that evolves as you travel. Because LearnSpark already knows about your children from their Student Profiles, it doesn't just show you "top-rated" tourist spots. It shows you the best spots for your unique family values and goals.
To get started, you need to set your location. Go to your Settings and look for the Travel & Location section. Here you can enter your Current Location and your Next Destination. SparkAI uses this data to find the best local ideas for your journey. If you don't set a location, the feed won't know where to look!
The feed stays fresh with these helpful features:
Personalized Ranking: Activities that match your family values and student interests appear at the top of your list.
Intelligent Refresh: The list updates on a schedule based on how long your trip is. As seasons change or new options pop up, SparkAI provides fresh ideas so you never run out of things to do.
Interest Matching: The feed uses the Interests you have added to student profiles to make sure every suggestion is a hit for your specific learners.
💡 Good to know: This feature replaces the need to search on external tools. Since SparkAI already knows your children’s strengths, it picks activities they are actually likely to enjoy and learn from.
Shortlisting and Automatic Planning
When you see an activity you like, you don't have to commit right away. You can Shortlist the activity to save it to your favorites. This is a great way to build a "bucket list" for your current city. Once you are ready to go, you can add it to your Schedule.
Once an activity is scheduled, SparkAI handles the logistics for you by creating a detailed trip plan. This saves you the time-consuming task of figuring out the small details. Your plan will include:
What to Pack: Get a custom packing list based on the activity and the likely weather for that day.
Activity Plan: A breakdown of what to do, where to go, and even food options so no one gets "hungry" during the fun!
Safety & Logistics: Important notes to keep your Travel Party safe and organized while exploring.
If you mark the trip as a Learning Day, SparkAI goes a step further. It suggests specific questions to ask or things to look for that tie the adventure into your student's academic goals. This turns a simple outing into a powerful educational experience.
Planning a Quick Activity
Sometimes you already have a specific idea in mind. Maybe you want to focus on "nature" or "history" today. For these moments, use the Quick Activity function. You just enter your theme, and SparkAI will build the plan for you instantly.
If you select Learning Activity during this process, SparkAI will tailor the day's tasks to help your student practice specific skills from their curriculum. After the trip, you can use the Log Activity button on your Dashboard. This tells the system the work is done and helps update your student's Mastery Profile automatically. Great job keeping their progress on track!
⚠️ Heads up: Using SparkAI for searching activities, refreshing the feed, and updating mastery profiles uses SparkAI Credits. This ensures your LearnSpark experience remains fully personalized to your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SparkAI know what my family likes?
It looks at the Interests and Learning Styles you have entered in your student profiles. The more detail you provide in those profiles, the better your recommendations will be!
What if I am planning for a future trip?
You can plan ahead easily. Use the Next Destination field in your Travel & Location settings to start seeing activities for your future destination before you even arrive.
Does the Discover feed update on its own?
Yes, it refreshes on an intelligent schedule. The timing depends on how long your trip is. It also watches for changes in seasons to make sure the activities are appropriate for the time of year.
Do these activities help with mastery?
They do! If you log a trip as a Learning Activity, SparkAI maps the experience to real academic skills. This builds your student's Mastery Profile without them feeling like they are "doing school." That's a huge win for learning!
What is the difference between Discover and Quick Activity?
Discover suggests new ideas based on your location. Quick Activity helps you plan the details for an idea you already have. Both use SparkAI to make your day easier!