Most classes begin with ‘Connect’. The Connect stage could include questions on key content from previous learning, a relationship or community building activity, or an inspirational image or quote that sparks thinking. In any case, the brain is activated from the start (no student should be kept waiting task-less while tech issues are resolved or… Continue reading What does a typical Tech Accelerator lesson look like?
During the pandemic, many schools had to integrate technology and use online learning platforms in order to continue educating students. In many cases, the transition to online learning had to happen overnight, with both teachers and students expected to quickly adapt to new ways of teaching and learning. Online learning became the new normal. This… Continue reading Overcoming barriers to successful STEAM Technology Integration
EXPLORE DMA CURRICULUM SPEAK TO AN ADVISOR “Summer has come around but the Pandemic is not over yet. What can my kids do?” This was a question many parents were asking earlier this year. Despite things changing quickly with vaccination rates increasing, many governing bodies had not made a call on whether in-person summer camps… Continue reading Virtual Tech Camps: A Success Story of Virtual Learning
Hey, what’s up, everyone! My name is Andrew Malo. I am an early childhood educator and a DMA veteran. You may have seen me teaching the little kids the past 6 summers at the University of Chicago, Northwestern, Duke, or University of Texas – Austin! I’m going to talk to you about one of the… Continue reading Coding on the Southside
by Digital Media Academy | Jan 30, 2019 | Tech Education | The Oculus Quest promises to offer high-quality VR experiences without expensive PCs or bulky sensors. Virtual Reality has had its ups and downs over the past few years, with many people criticizing the high price-tag and inconvenient hardware requirements of high-quality headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.… Continue reading New Headsets Promise to Make VR More Accessible
by Digital Media Academy | Feb 21, 2019 | Tech Education | Animation and visual effects are awesome. Although sometimes we forget that someone has actually created every single creature, monster, and background. So many different industries are using it that the animation industry is booming and talented artists are in high demand. If you’re interested in getting started in 3D… Continue reading Five Best 3D Modeling Softwares for Beginners
by Digital Media Academy | Mar 21, 2019 | Camp Life, Tech Education | The modern world is changing faster than any one person could possibly comprehend. With how fast the world is moving it’s important to develop the skills necessary to keep up. Digital Media Academy can give its students the STEM skills but our camps offer a value beyond the… Continue reading Social Benefits of Digital Media Academy
by Digital Media Academy | Apr 11, 2019 | Tech Education | If I were to give you a stack of post-it notes and say, “Make a flip book,” would you have any trouble figuring out how to do it? Probably not! If that sounds like a fun way to burn an hour, you’re in the right place! My name is… Continue reading Digital Media Academy’s Approach to Animation Courses
by Digital Media Academy | Dec 11, 2018 | Camp Life, Success Stories, Tech Education | This past summer 15-year-old Leticia R., also known as LGiselle, won the DMA x Ableton Music Creators Contest. Her song, titled “Marble CAKE”, is a remix of Shawn Wasabi’s Marble Soda. Any student taking our Music Production courses were able to submit their final project song for consideration to win the prize… Continue reading Digital Media Academy x Ableton Contest Winner – LGiselle
by Digital Media Academy | Mar 27, 2019 | Success Stories | Technology is the key influence on entertainment. At the beginning of time, we as a species have been entertained by story telling, and have since been on a search for the best means to share our stories with the rest of the world. What began as sharing stories around… Continue reading Inventing In The Forever-Changing Digital Space
