Education, like many other sectors of society, is trying to keep pace with the dynamic evolution of technology. Families intuitively perceive that, for their sons and daughters to effectively prepare for the future, it is not enough to acquire technological skills; they also need to educate them on the use of technology and how it can contribute to developing skills that will prove crucial later on.
This is why their level of demand is increasingly higher when choosing extracurricular activities; for them, it's a strategic decision. It's no longer enough to have fun or a good time; it's about training the mind and willpower for the future. In this context, robotics and programming have been gaining ground as essential activities, on par with language learning, math, music, and painting.
How do you make the right choice in this complex matter? What aspects should be taken into account to ensure your child can enjoy an enriching educational environment suited to their characteristics and interests?
What your child learns today will shape their future.
From an early age, robotics and programming contribute to developing skills that have a direct impact on overall academic performance:
- Logical thinking and problem solving
- Team work and collaboration
- Autonomous and creative decision-making
- Understanding English naturally
- Ability to express oneself through technology
At IGNITE Serious Play, we work at all educational levels, from preschool to secondary school, to stimulate the development of these skills through logical puzzles, creative projects, and an experiential methodology focused on active learning.
Not all technological extracurricular activities are the same
In Madrid, specifically, there is a wide range of STEAM activities, although not all of them are designed to take into account the real needs of students or their emotional and linguistic context.
What sets IGNITE Serious Play apart from other options is its 100% pedagogical approach.
- Progressive technological exploration experiences
- Itineraries adapted by levels, rhythms and learning styles
- Integrating creativity and sustainability as essential elements
- English as an integral part of the experience
- Gamification and experience design methodologies
Our teaching team, educational talent that makes the difference
The educators who make up the IGNITE team are professionals passionate about the educational possibilities offered by technology and who share a comprehensive educational vision, combining technical talent, pedagogical focus, and linguistic skills.
Specifically, the IGNITE team in Madrid is made up of:
Ariadna Burgas Pedrero
Pedagogical Director and Program Coordinator
at IGNITE Serious Play, with a background in education and experience implementing active methodologies and STEAM programs.
Sukhwara Mostacero Pérez
Pedagogical Advisor at IGNITE Copilot, with experience as a Primary Education teacher in ICT and Therapeutic Pedagogy, a social integrator, and a robotics and programming teacher.
Lucia Tercedor Moreno
Experienced teacher with skills in programming and educational robotics, providing an innovative perspective in the foundation and early years stages.
Daniel Rodríguez
STEAM educator and Robotics Engineering finalist at Rey Juan Carlos University, with experience in programming and developing technological projects, contributing an up-to-date technical vision.
All our teachers share the same holistic profile:
- Solid pedagogical training
- Practical mastery of STEAM technologies
- Linguistic competence in English and Spanish
- Commitment to ongoing training in neuroeducation, edtech tools, and UDL
The IGNITE Method: Technology with Purpose
At IGNITE, we understand technology as a powerful tool to empower us with an extraordinary capacity to transform and be transformed, which is why we say our main purpose is to humanize technology. Our mission is to train children and young people for an unpredictable, complex, and ever-changing future, in which mental flexibility and adaptability will be essential.
In this sense, STEAM competencies, combined with the development of strategic skills, will enable future citizens and professionals to change their environment in a sustainable and socially responsible way. At the educational level, we realize this goal through projects that combine robotics, programming, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, 3D design, and video game production, using block-based programming languages like MakeCode or textual ones like Python.
Where to find IGNITE in Madrid?
If your business is located in Madrid, we can offer you a wide variety of educational and training services. IGNITE currently operates in numerous public, charter, and private schools in Madrid, Las Rozas, Pozuelo, Majadahonda, Alcobendas, and other locations.
In addition to STEAM extracurricular activities, IGNITE also offers other activities:
- Live online classes
- Summer camps and school holidays
- Programs with an impact on Corporate Social Responsibility, focused on raising awareness regarding the Sustainable Development Goals
Does your school not yet offer IGNITE extracurricular activities? Write to us and we'll arrange them with your school.
Do you want to take action?
Do you want to introduce your son or daughter to technology at home, in a fun way and without addictive screens?
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