Hi Guest, Happy Friday! I’m on flight to New York City today to attend the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Who knew we would get here? One strong mission, one passionate team, one big family who believes in us, and one persistent inner voice that tells us we have to keep going. I am so honored that MAD-learn…
MAD-news for October: No Phone? No Problem!
Hi Guest, Happy Fall! Changing temperatures, changing leaves, changing times. It’s my favorite season for so many reasons, not just because it happens to by my birthday month đ For me, the changing season is always a reminder of the reality that while nothing is constant and the people, experiences, work, and life that we live always mould and change…
MAD-news for September: Augmented Reality (AR) is now in student-made mobile apps!
Hi Guest, If you know our team, you know how global and diverse we are as a unit. We have team members in NY, FL, PA, GA, TX, OH, DC, Ghana, India, and interns from all over the world. I am thrilled to share with you that we now have some phenomenal educational partners internationally as well. Our recent partnership…
Maybe We Should Call It MAD-reality?
The latest âwow factorâ for students to explore when creating their apps is an augmented reality (AR) element! Students can now build screens in their mobile apps that allow the end user to experience an augmented reality element as it pertains to their app. AR uses live, real-world environments that are augmented with superimposed computer-generated images over a userâs view…
MAD-news for August: MAD-learn Videos NOW AVAILABLE, created for students, by students!
Hi Guest, It’s here! BACK TO SCHOOL 2019-2020! We know you’re in the midst of preparing for those amazing new learners to enter your hallways or you’re already back in school and getting into the swing of things at this point so all we will say is this, “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”…
MAD-news for July: When two students get a video from a CEO
Hi Guest, We hope you had a wonderful and relaxing July 4th or Canada Day weekend and have had a chance to disconnect and take a summer break, in one form or another! I know many of us are starting to gear back up for the new school year so we’ll look forward to seeing you soon at one of…
MAD-news for June: DeKalb County’s Heather Miller blows us away!
Hi Guest, Here are 3 things that I want to bring your attention to: If you’re going to be at ISTE in Philadelphia please email success@mad-learn.com with your travel dates for a chance to win $200 in travel credits! We just launched a GORGEOUS new website (special thanks to Rani and Ashutosh on our fabulous team) so take a look…
MAD-news for May: Did someone make a MAD-bet?
Hi Guest, I have been flying between the US and India pretty much every year I have been alive. My trip over to India this past week was one for the record books (and not in a good way!) It took me 4 days, 4 planes, and 4 continents to finally get from the US to India which typically would…
Pillar 5: Holy Shit to Hell Yeah! 5 Years of MAD-learn, 5 Pivotal Moments.
By: Alefiya Master, Founder & CEO, MAD-learn Pillar 5: Holy Shit to Hell Yeah! 5 Years of MAD-learn, 5 Pivotal Moments. This is the fifth and final post that I am sharing with you this year about the 5 Pillars that have now formed as our foundation as a five-year-old company. The first four posts can be found here in…
MAD-teacher Preparation for the Upcoming School Year
Often, the excitement teachers and students feel when itâs the end of a school year and time to take a break turns into anxiety and anticipation when the holidays are almost over. Time flies! Letâs make time for adequate preparation in order to start off a brand new school year on the right foot. As a MAD-teacher, in your preparation…