Crafting the future of Education
Fab Learning Academy (FLA) is a distributed educational program that globally certifies educators to teach through the use of digital fabrication tools and technologies in education ecosystems.
As schools add digital makerspaces, the need for comprehensive training for teachers and other educators to unlock the potential of these technologies increases. Educators often are left to seek out their own training with a new technology, and many of these training programs are designed to teach only the operation and use of the equipment without consideration of the unique circumstances educators face.
The program aims to create links between technology, learning sciences, and innovative practices in education, to develop digital fluency, through maker methodologies, to improve the learning of new skills and transversal competencies for K-12 students, to build a better, equitable, and fair society for all.
FLA Lessons[view all]
Popsicle Stick Presto
This project will lead a group of aspiring drivers through iterative discussion, ideation, and design along the steps to build a rolling chassis out of popsicle sticks, assemble it with…
How to Not Take the Slate for Granted
This lesson is for instructing beginning video production students using multiple recording instruments for the first time, and will guide them through using a clapboard or “slate” to create an…
Exploring Feelings through English, Art and Technology
This interdisciplinary lesson integrates English and Art using the picture book Camille and the Sunflowers. Students explore themes of kindness and empathy while learning about the artistic style of Vincent van Gogh. Singapore primary schools…
Smart car challenge with Micro:bit
Students will design, build, and program a model car that uses a micro:bit to measure acceleration and represent it through lights and sounds. The project integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,…
My Family Abstract Sculpture (Recycled Materials)
Unit Background The Primary 4 Art unit My Family is designed to help students understand how family relationships and values can be shown through art. Using selected local artworks, students…
Narrative Mosaic
This lesson aims to foster a sense of community through active listening, empathy, and meaningful collaboration. By exploring and sharing their backgrounds, interests, values, and personal experiences, students work together…
A Sustainable Living – Autobiography of a recycled object
This Primary 3 English lesson is aligned with the Ministry of Education (Singapore) STELLAR (Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading) approach and integrates Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) through the theme sustainable living.…
Digital Storytelling – Sequencing of Events Using Scratch Platform
In this lesson, the students use Scratch to create and sequence digital story scenes in pair. Through this hands-on activities, students practice using time connectives (First, Next, Then, Finally) and…
Traffic Light Centers
As educators, we frequently observe students’ need to confirm that their work aligns with the parameters and expectations established by the teacher. However, these interruptions—particularly during center-based activities—often become disruptive…
Basic Information
Course Length: Fab Learning Academy will run between October 2026 and April 2027.
Dedication: Average 4-6 hours per week (1.5 month break in December)
Tuition Fee: $3500 USD
Language: English
Hybrid Model: FLA uses a distributed global/local learning model that combines synchronous virtual masterclasses with hands-on, in-person learning at Local Learning Nodes. Educators learn together as a global cohort, then apply and extend that learning through technical instruction, projects, and classroom practice in their local labs. More information and a list of Local Learning Nodes can be found here.
Global Community: FLA brings together a global community of educators who share ideas, experiences, and classroom practices across countries and cultures. Through the global cohort and Local Learning Node network, educators build lasting connections and learn from one another as they explore new approaches to teaching and learning through technology.
Research-backed Curriculum: FLA’s research-backed curriculum brings proven pedagogical approaches into the Fab Lab, connecting how people learn with how we teach through technology. The curriculum is enriched by Real World Talks with educators, designers, technologists, and other practitioners who share how these ideas are being applied in the field.
Apply Today
Apply to participate in this global community of educators. Registration closes September 20.
Application here
FLA Participants
Partners
The Fab Learning Program was designed by Fab Lab Barcelona – IAAC, the University of Oulu and eduFAB
Coordination
fla @ fabfoundation.org