Sergio Gianazza

[Dominick Bellizzi @dbellizzi]

We are shipping 4 drawing modes for letter practice in @ClassDojo Sparks.  Why? Because handwriting is crucial for reading development. It activates motor memory that helps kids internalize letter shapes.  Here's how we're making it progressively challenging:

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

@jpsaraceno ¿cuánto oxígeno le quita realmente un auto, una combustión del auto, equivale a cuántas árboles se necesitan para evitar, justamente, que el árbol que da oxígeno. Indudablemente uno en la montaña, cuando ve realmente que no hay ningun árbol es que no hay oxígeno…..

[Thorsten Ball @thorstenball]

What I find endlessly fascinating:

Some engineers really can't seem to grasp that LLMs are non-deterministic and how to build software taking that into account.

For others it immediately clicked, but for some it seems like there's a real mental barrier to accept it.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

Oh! In the meantime, do you want to check out our cool intro video?

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

This is not an easy task, so we will be iterating until we reach our goal. We are committed to learning from each iteration.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

Next week, I will unveil one of the exciting new features we are introducing that has significantly enhanced the overall experience.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

With this feature, we're committed to making learning more engaging and effective, nurturing a lifelong love for reading and discovery.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

It's a delightful sensory journey that sparks giggles and fosters auditory learning, as kids feel like little wizards casting spells with words. Who knew rhyming could be such a magical adventure?

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

Another really fun and engaging activity we have: Early Rhyming

Kids dive into the world of rhyme by dragging whimsical items into a bubbling cauldron, but here's the catch: only the ones that rhyme can cozy up together in this magical mix.

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We enhance the experience by playing each word aloud as they tap, encouraging them to discover rhymes through the melody of sounds, rather than relying on spelling.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

Tactile and surprisingly meditative, this activity fosters concentration and creativity, making it a delightful journey into the world of letters for young minds eager to explore.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

One of the important skills for budding learners is to master the art of drawing letters. Introducing: Drawing Activity.

Before kids can read a letter, they need to feel its contours and curves.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

This hands-on approach not only aids in understanding but also adds an element of fun, transforming the learning process into an enjoyable experience.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

Phoneme awareness is celebrated as one of the strongest predictors of early reading success, unlocking the gateway to a world of words and stories.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

Another foundational activity we developed: Find the Sound

We say: “am.”
On screen: three glowing starfish, each shimmering with possibility.

Kids must embark on a quest to discover the starfish containing the elusive “a” sound.

[Sergio Gianazza @srgianu]

This interactive challenge fosters phoneme awareness, the crucial skill of recognizing individual sounds in spoken words. It not only engages young minds but also lays the foundation for future literacy.