New educational activities from the Summer Desk for students in Castile and León

  • The Department of Education offers 22 interactive resources designed for Primary and Secondary Education.
  • The content focuses on strategic areas such as Artificial Intelligence, STEAM subjects and communicative competence in English.
  • The tools are available free of charge and independently through the Educacyl portal during the summer and the school year.
  • The project promotes internationalization and emotional well-being through playful learning.

Students using digital learning tools

The educational portal of the Regional Government of Castile and León keeps its virtual doors wide open during the school holidays. Thanks to the initiative of Summer DeskStudents in the region have a safe digital environment where they can continue exploring knowledge without the pressure of traditional classrooms, allowing them to Learning doesn't stop during the holidays.

This platform is not only intended to serve as a simple review of what has been learned previously, but also seeks to awaken curiosity through twenty-two interactive proposals These resources will be available throughout the summer. Best of all, they don't disappear when school starts again; they remain in place for the next academic year to support children's independent and flexible learning.

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Playful resources for the Primary Education stage

Children interacting with educational activities

For the youngest members of the family, the Regional Ministry of Education has prepared a selection of eleven apps that blend play with educational rigor. Among them is 'Rita and Greta Microworld', a tool designed to help them discover the secrets of the world. body in an engaging way. In addition, languages ​​are given a significant boost with 'English Adventure Quest', where English vocabulary takes center stage in a digital adventure.

Technology and logic also have their place at this stage. Through games like 'Robologic' and 'Bunny Adventure', schoolchildren are introduced to the world of robotics and computational thinking almost without realizing it. On the other hand, mathematics is approached in a much lighter and more fun way thanks to 'Maths link', eliminating the fear that numbers sometimes generate at an early age.

Screen with interactive educational applications

They have not forgotten the importance of identity and the environment, offering 'Maps of Castile and León' to learn about the regional heritage, and 'Where do you live? Discover Europe', which promotes the European citizenship awarenessThe creative and emotional part is covered with 'Emolab Creativo', which focuses on STEAM disciplines especially for girls, 'Brain Games' for emotional balance and 'La máquina de sueños', which uses Artificial Intelligence to create stories.

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Advanced proposals for high school students

Young people working with computers on educational tasks

As students grow older, their interests change, and therefore the Summer Desk offers eleven additional activities with a level of complexity adapted to secondary school students. digital competence It is the central focus here, with applications like 'Explore AI', which teaches how to use Artificial Intelligence ethically, or space and underwater challenges in 'Space Portal' and 'Underwater Hunt' that test their technological skills. This approach is key to Motivating teenage children to study.

Communication and culture also receive special attention. 'Tecnopalabra' aims to improve linguistic expression, while 'Europe Secret Files' allows users to practice English while delving into the continent's cultural diversity. For literature lovers, 'La nave de la literatura' offers a journey through the universal authors and works more relevant, ensuring that the reading habit is not lost, thus avoiding to force reading and discourage a love of reading.

Simulation of a sustainable city in educational software

Finally, current affairs and sustainability topics round out this training program. The 'Smart City Challenge' invites young people to design environmentally friendly urban centers, and 'Ideas Sprint' encourages them to reflect on how the constant innovation This impacts their lives. All of this is complemented by 'Creative Moodlab' and the 'XP Route', which continue to focus on personal well-being and knowledge of the rich cultural heritage that surrounds us.

Summer desktop user interface

In this sense, the proposal from the Regional Government of Castile and León is establishing itself as an ideal alternative for families to find quality resources that combine fun and learning. By focusing on areas such as robotics, languages, and emotional well-being, the Summer Desk program becomes a perfect bridge between coursesallowing students to keep up with their learning pace in a completely autonomous way, adapted to the new digital times.

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