The Onramp Program
Community, Creativity, and Coding
The Onramp Program
The Onramp Program is an innovative approach to engaging Idaho students with technology and with their community. We support educators by helping integrate creative projects and coding into the curriculum and by providing opportunities for fun, meaningful projects in classrooms, libraries, and after-school programs.
The Onramp Program is a unique partnership between three Idaho organizations (Boise State, CWI, and IDLA) and the Apple Community Education Initiative.
Boise State’s Onramp Program activities are supported through a collaboration between the Division of Extended Studies and the College of Innovation and Design.
Learn with Onramp
The Onramp Program is a collaborative educational initiative powered by Boise State University, bringing STEAM experiences to a diverse range of learners and educators.
With Onramp, educators will explore each topic as a student, then approach the themes through the lens of classroom application. In teams, they will work to gain confidence in their own skills and connect each project to student needs and grade level curriculum.
Summer Workshop Details
Customized Training for Educators
- The Onramp Program offers educators an opportunity to get training and support for professional learning communities within their school or district. Through a series of short, after-school sessions, educators will work collaboratively with colleagues and with the Onramp team to develop a multi-step project to engage their students with a specific topic. Educators will identify learning objectives that align with their school mission, culture and required curriculum, then work with the Onramp team to determine the appropriate pacing of activities and final outcomes.
- Educators can earn one PD credit from Boise State by participating in an Onramp PLC during the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semester.
- Want more information? Contact k12professionaldevelopment@boisestate.edu
About Onramp
Who We Support
- Underserved and underrepresented students in qualifying schools
- Clubs, camps, and after school programs in libraries, schools, and community organizations who provide access and opportunities to support learners
- Teams of educators who want to build integrated programs for students
What We Do
- Travel to your site with equipment and devices
- Present a wide range of STEAM activities and facilitate creativity and coding projects for learners of all ages and abilities
- Collaborate with educators to develop student-centered programs and lead professional development workshops.
K-12 Classroom Presentations and Mobile Lab Projects
Our Mobile Lab program brings iPads, Spheros, and other equipment to your school or classroom for guided coding and creativity experiences that support your curriculum. Learners can explore coding, video production, drawing, animation, app prototyping, and more!
Currently, this program is available for visits within an hour drive from Boise. If you are interested in having the Onramp Program’s Mobile Lab visit your classroom or school, visit the College of Innovation and Design for contact information and request forms.
Professional Development Workshops for Educators
The Onramp Program can work with you and your team to develop school-wide or grade-level projects. Educators work collaboratively with Onramp to identify learning objectives that align with their school mission, culture, and required curriculum. With support from the Onramp team and the Mobile Lab, educators will develop projects using technology (iPads) that focus on using creative tools, introducing coding concepts, and/or addressing community issues. In some cases, your team may be eligible to earn professional development credits or stipends for participating. If you are interested in discussing options for educators, please contact us at onrampprogram@boisestate.edu
Learn more about what other educators have done with the Onramp Program.
Want to learn more about classroom visits?
For more information, email John Kiser, Onramp Program Resources Coordinator at onrampprogram@boisestate.edu.