What is Develop the Future? – Project Scope

Develop the Future is an innovative, cross-curricular program that challenges Grade 6-8 students to engage in the world of mobile app development. From January to June, students use the Keynote and Swift Playgrounds apps on iPad to explore “full-stack development” to bring a visual prototype of their own app idea to life. 

Throughout the program, students will be asked to:

• Identify a real-world problem that could be solved with their app idea
• Participate in interactive lessons to learn how to create an effective app brand, build a presentation, and develop problem-solving skills
• Create and refine an “app wireframe” in Keynote and develop a presentation pitch for their idea

The culminating event is a final showcase at the Langley Events Center where Develop the Future students from across the Langley School District have the opportunity to showcase their ideas, experience other student app prototypes, and take part in fun and immersive coding activities.

Educator Requirements & Resources

Throughout the program, participating Grade 6-8 educators will be asked to:

• Collaborate with a supporting District Digital Literacy teacher to facilitate the program from late January to early June
• Attend monthly meetings with the District Digital Literacy team from December to June (see key dates schedule in application package – link below)
• Participate in professional learning sessions at the monthly meetings to level up technology skillsets 

Educators will also be provided with:

• A robust set of curriculum resources including a week-by-week project breakdown, lesson plans, lesson slide decks, blackline masters, and video tutorials
• A set of 6 classroom iPads to support the program goals*
• The opportunity to connect with other participating educators across the Langley School District
  
  _{*iPads provided are the property of Instructional Services and must be returned upon completion of the project.}
  
  

Application Process

The Digital Literacy Team currently has capacity to support up to 8 classes for Develop the Future this year. Because of this, there is an application process for Grade 6-8 teachers to take part in this program. If you are interested in learning more about the key program dates for this school year or would like to apply, please click the link below.

Please note that applications for the 2026-27 school year are due by Tuesday, November 17th at 4:00pm.