{"id":10133,"date":"2025-09-17T00:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mad-learn.com\/blog\/?p=10133"},"modified":"2025-09-17T00:16:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:46:44","slug":"mad-news-for-september-bright-ideas-in-app-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mad-learn.com\/blog\/mad-news-for-september-bright-ideas-in-app-development\/","title":{"rendered":"MAD-news for September: Bright Ideas in App Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At MAD-learn, we\u2019re proud to be a committed partner to GEAR UP programs nationwide, and we\u2019re excited to celebrate National GEAR UP Week (September 22\u201326, 2025) with a special virtual event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd from 4:00\u20135:00 PM ET for Level Up with GEAR UP: Bright Ideas in App Development<\/em>.<\/strong> This engaging, coordinator-centered session will spotlight GEAR UP directors from across the country as they share their MAD-learn experiences, innovative strategies, and the impact of app development on student learning. Attendees will also enjoy Q&A opportunities and leave with practical ideas to inspire creativity and engagement with GEAR UP students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National GEAR UP Week is all about raising awareness, highlighting student achievements, and rallying support for the life-changing work GEAR UP programs do\u2014helping students pursue their college dreams. We\u2019re honored to stand alongside educators and students in this celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to level up with us and celebrate the incredible impact of GEAR UP! Register here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/fJVcdMhdNdyEBj1DA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the flyer below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you’re a teacher planning to introduce your students to HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript, MAD-learn\u2019s coding curriculum offers a ready-made, scaffolded pathway to get them started! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginner-friendly modules break down core web development concepts into digestible lessons, complete with guided activities, real-world applications, and interactive challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With MAD-learn, you don\u2019t need to be a coding expert\u2014its student-centered approach makes it easy to lead engaging, impactful lessons in front-end web design and development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coding Curriculum Highlight Video <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you check out our Coding Curriculum (accessible to you in the Curriculum tab after you login to MAD-learn)<\/p>\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve been busy this month connecting with educators and partners across Georgia! We joined district partners at the Region II ACTE conference right here in our backyard and next up, you can catch us in Athens at the GA STEM\/STEAM Forum\u2014we\u2019ll be at our booth and presenting two exciting sessions: STEAM of Consciousness: Brainstorming an App into Reality <\/em>and Future by Design (Thinking)<\/em>. Come say hello if you\u2019re there!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Creating Student Accounts Has Never Been Easier <\/strong>Create a class, share the URL with your students and\u2026boom! Your students fill in their details and their accounts are created. Watch this quick tutorial<\/a> to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National App Challenges Underway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n