About the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference -Press Release
Reignite your passion. Transform your classroom.
Kampus Insights and Hope Outreach Center proudly invite you to the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference, happening at the vibrant Austin Central Library, June 19–20, 2025.
This isn’t just another professional development event—it's a two-day recharge for educators ready to lead with joy, wonder, and fearless innovation.
At Spark Curiosity, you’ll:
✨ Learn how to launch lessons with
Micro Inquiry Tasks
that spark student engagement
✨ Create classrooms that fuel
curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity
✨ Connect with a community of fearless educators who believe learning should feel like discovery
Led by dynamic educators and industry leaders, you’ll leave
empowered, inspired, and equipped
with practical strategies to spark curiosity in every student—and rekindle your own spark for teaching.
🎟️Join us at Spark Curiosity EDU. Registration is $329. Space is limited.
👉 Register Now to Ignite Your Spark 👈
About Hope Outreach Center
Hope Outreach Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to empowering youth and young adults through education, mentorship, and life skills training. From financial literacy and career exploration to summer camps and community events, we equip the next generation with the tools, guidance, and confidence they need to build bright, independent futures.
Who Should Attend?
Are you a pioneer in the classroom, always seeking innovative ways to captivate your students' minds? Do you find yourself constantly asking, "How can I improve student engagement?" or "How can I reignite the joy in my teaching?" Then the Spark
Curiosity EDU Conference is tailor-made for you!
We're calling all:
1.Innovative educators who refuse to settle for the status quo
2. Passionate teachers searching for fresh approaches to ignite curiosity
3. Administrators committed to fostering engaging learning environments
4. Education professionals eager to rediscover the excitement in teaching
5. Classroom revolutionaries ready to transform student experiences
Whether you're a seasoned veteran looking to shake things up or a new teacher bursting with ideas, the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference offers the inspiration, tools, and community you need to take your teaching to the next level. Join us to explore cutting-edge strategies, connect with like-minded innovators, and rediscover the magic that drew you to education in the first place.
If you're ready to spark curiosity, boost engagement, and find more joy in your profession, then you belong at the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference.
About Kampus Insights
Kampus Insights is at the forefront of educational innovation, dedicated to revolutionizing the way we teach and learn. Founded by passionate educators and led by CEO Olivia Odileke, our mission is to spark curiosity in every classroom and empower teachers to create transformative learning experiences.
With a track record of training over 15,000 educators and a goal to reach 100,000 more, Kampus Insights is committed to making curiosity-driven learning accessible to all. Our team of experienced educators and innovators work tirelessly to develop cutting-edge strategies, tools, and resources that inspire both teachers and students.
At Kampus Insights, we believe that sparking curiosity is the holy grail of teaching. This philosophy drives everything we do, from our popular publications like "Beginner's Guide to Nearpod" and "Spark Curiosity: A Guide to Quick Inquiry Tasks," to our groundbreaking professional development programs.
The Spark Curiosity EDU Conference is the culmination of our expertise and passion, bringing together the brightest minds in education to share, learn, and grow. Join us in our mission to create classrooms where wonder thrives, engagement soars, and both teachers and students rediscover the joy of learning.
Together, let's spark a curiosity revolution in education!
The Spark Curiosity Model Framework
At the heart of the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference is our innovative Spark Curiosity Model, designed to transform your teaching practice and ignite a passion for learning in your students. Our model focuses on five key areas of teacher proficiency, each backed by cutting-edge research and proven strategies.
Planning
We'll show you how to:
Design lessons that naturally evoke curiosity
Incorporate thought-provoking questions into your curriculum
Prepare materials that encourage exploration and discovery
Drawing from Dyer's (2015) research on inquiry-based learning, we'll demonstrate how proper planning can set the stage for engaged, curious learners.
The Learning Environment
You'll learn to:
Establish a safe space for questioning and risk-taking
Design the mental spaces that inspire wonder
Cultivate a classroom culture that values curiosity and exploration
Based on Sousa's (2016) work on brain-compatible learning environments, we'll explore how the right setting can dramatically enhance student engagement and curiosity.
Effective Instructional Practices: Focus on Micro Inquiry Learning
Discover powerful techniques to spark curiosity quickly and effectively:
Implement "wonder moments" to kickstart lessons
Use provocative questions to stimulate critical thinking
Employ hands-on activities that prompt immediate engagement
We'll delve into research-based strategies that align with both Dyer's and Sousa's findings on effective inquiry-based instruction.
Student Engagement
Learn to keep your students actively involved and eager to learn:
Utilize technology to enhance curiosity and engagement
Implement collaborative learning strategies that fuel curiosity
Develop project-based learning experiences that capture students' imagination
Drawing from foundational engagement research, we'll show you how to create lessons that students find irresistibly engaging
Teacher Reflections
Implement effective self-reflection practices
Use student feedback to refine your curiosity-sparking techniques
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with curiosity-driven teaching methods
We'll guide you through reflection processes that align with current research on teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
The Spark Curiosity Model integrates seamlessly with the foundational research of Dyer (2015) and Sousa (2016), offering a comprehensive approach to fostering curiosity in PreK-12 classrooms. By focusing on these five key areas, you'll be equipped to create a learning environment where curiosity thrives, engagement soars, and students develop a lifelong love for learning.
Join us at the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference to dive deep into this model and transform your teaching practice. Together, we'll spark a curiosity revolution in education!
