Finish Strong & Start Summer Right with Courses from The Achievery
With the end of the school year in sight, developing meaningful learning experiences to keep students engaged is key. Regardless of the grade level(s) in which you serve, The Achievery is a great tool, and its new courses make it easy to expand your curriculum and spark curiosity in learners of all ages. Whether you’re diving into Creative Coding with Scratch, guiding students through Digital You: Be Bright, Be Kind, Be Wise, or helping them interpret information in Visualizing Data for Better Understanding, there’s something fresh, meaningful, and exciting for every student to explore.
These structured course experiences are perfect for integrating into daily instruction or offering as enrichment opportunities, designed to inspire while supporting essential skill-building. These courses can help you:
- Provide structured, step-by-step learning experiences
Each course builds knowledge incrementally, helping students progress with confidence. - Help your students succeed with meaningful, manageable resources
Lessons are designed for real classrooms—accessible, engaging, and aligned to standards. - Motivate students with badges and rewards
Celebrate progress as students complete lessons and earn recognition for their efforts.
It’s no secret that today’s students are struggling with digital wellness. No matter what areas of your local curriculum you support, The Achievery can reinforce topics that are relevant to students of all ages. These lessons are designed to be easily integrated into your teaching plan, providing structured, step-by-step learning experiences that are both meaningful and manageable. They also include badges and rewards to motivate students along the way.
Here are four instructor-led lessons to consider:
1. Dealing with Digital Stress:
Learn how social media can cause stress, and practice strategies for coping with digital stress.
2. Video Sensing on Scratch:
In this creative coding activity, you’ll learn about Video Sensing from our friends at Scratch. Use the guide to create interactive projects that combine different options for code with your own likeness and actions. Share your project to a peer and describe your design process.
3. Being Kind Online: Introduction to Kindness:
The way we treat other people matters. This unit will teach you about kindness. You will watch videos that teach you what kindness is, how to show kindness, and why kindness is important offline AND online.
4. Social Media & You:
While social media can be a lot of fun, in these lessons you will learn how it can also be an important tool for civic engagement.
About The Achievery
The Achievery, powered by AT&T Connected Learning, is a free, digital learning platform created to help bridge the digital divide and make quality educational resources accessible to every student. With content developed in partnership with education leaders and trusted brands, The Achievery connects real-world storytelling with standards-aligned lessons in areas such as social-emotional learning, digital literacy, career exploration, and more.
As you navigate the final stretch of the school year, The Achievery’s structured, engaging courses are ready to help you spark curiosity, build essential skills, and maintain meaningful learning momentum. Explore these resources today, and empower your students with exciting experiences that prepare them to thrive both online and offline. Create your free account and get started today – your students will thank you!
