Eagle Spark: Community, Tech & Storytelling

About Eagle Spark

 

EagleSpark is Houston Community College’s free, hands‑on workshop series that puts Apple technology and digital creativity tools in everyone’s reach. We offer workshops in podcasting, video storytelling, mobile photography, graphic design, and Swift app development! Participants gain practical tech skills while helping close the digital divide.

Everyone is welcome at EagleSpark—students, faculty, and community members alike. All workshops are completely free, and sessions are now offered in Spanish. New topics are added regularly, so be sure to check the catalog often for fresh learning opportunities.

Ignite your creativity, level‑up your tech skills, and shape your future with EagleSpark!

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Creative Tech Workshops

Apple Educator: Train-the-Trainer

Our HCC Eagle Spark Train-the-Trainer workshop is designed to equip HCC faculty with the skills and confidence to integrate Apple technology into their teaching. This session will prepare you to become an Apple Certified Instructor, allowing you to train students and colleagues on iPad and Mac fundamentals while enhancing digital learning in your classrooms.

Apple Fundamentals: The Basics

This hands-on Apple Fundamentals workshop is designed to help participants explore the essential features of iPads and Macs. Whether they’re a beginner or looking to refine their skills, this session will cover navigation, customization, built-in apps, multitasking, and accessibility tools to enhance productivity and creativity.

Podcasting

Learn how to create, record, and edit your own podcast using Apple tools like GarageBand and iPads. This workshop will guide you through storytelling, sound design, and publishing your podcast for the world to hear.

Video Storytelling

Bring your stories to life through engaging visuals! In this workshop, you’ll explore animation, video creation, and multimedia storytelling techniques using iPads and apps like iMovie.

Digital Poster Design

Learn to create visually compelling posters using Keynote, Pages, and Apple’s creative tools. These hands-on workshops cover layouts, typography, color theory, and design techniques to help you craft professional-quality posters for education, business, or personal projects.

Mobile Photography

Learn to capture stunning photos using iPads in this hands-on Mobile Photography workshop!  Explore composition, lighting, and editing techniques with Apple’s powerful creative tools. Whether you're taking photos for education, business, or personal projects, this session will help you enhance your photography skills and create visually compelling images with ease.

App Development with Swift Playground

Discover the basics of Swift coding and app development using Apple’s interactive Swift Playgrounds platform. These hands-on workshops introduce coding fundamentals, problem-solving, and simple app creation—no prior experience needed!

Apple para Todos: Talleres en Español

¡Aprende a dominar la tecnología Apple con nuestros talleres gratuitos en español! Eagle Spark ofrece sesiones interactivas para explorar el poder del iPad y Mac, desde lo básico hasta herramientas avanzadas. Descubre cómo potenciar tu creatividad, productividad y accesibilidad con Apple.

Senior Learning

Friendly, hands-on sessions for older adults to build digital skills using iPads and Macs. Learn to navigate devices, use essential apps, and stay connected. No experience needed. Free and equipment is provided.

VAST Academy: Pathways Bridge to Careers

Creative Tech Workshops for VAST Pathways Students


Friendly, supportive workshops for neurodivergent students and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Explore digital creativity through iPads and Macs while building skills in design, video, coding, and more. No prior experience needed. Free, hands-on, and equipment is provided. Participants are pre-enrolled through VAST Academy and must use a registration access code.

The Children’s Museum Houston Creative Tech Workshops

Bringing creative technology experiences to the Children’s Museum through engaging sessions in digital storytelling, photography, and interactive design for young learners.

 

Community Collabs: Exclusive Partner Sessions

Exclusive sessions co-created with our partners

This space is dedicated to private and special events designed in collaboration with our trusted community partners. These workshops are tailored to meet the needs of specific groups, organizations, or campuses and may require a registration code to attend.

Whether it's a custom training, open house, or exclusive tech session, Community Collabs bring the Eagle Spark experience directly to the heart of our communities.

If you’re a community partner interested in hosting a session, reach out to us to spark a collaboration!

Upcoming events

Children’s Museum Houston Workshop Series: Mobile Photography

August 7, 2025
Children's Museum Houston, Binz Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77004 Houston TX, United States

Getting Started with iPads: A Workshop for Seniors

August 13, 2025
HCC - Felix Fraga Academic Campus, N Drennan Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77003 Houston TX, United States

Podcasting with GarageBand: Create & Share Your Voice

August 14, 2025
West Houston Institute, Apple Lab Rm 167, Hayes Road, Houston, TX, USA, 77082 Houston TX, United States

Children’s Museum Houston Workshop Series: Podcasting

August 14, 2025
Children's Museum Houston, Binz Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77004 Houston TX, United States

Children’s Museum Houston Workshop Series: Video Storytelling

August 21, 2025
Children's Museum Houston, Binz Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77004 Houston TX, United States

Podcasting con GarageBand: ¡Crea y Comparte Tu Voz!

August 26, 2025
HCC Felix Fraga Academic Campus, Apple Lab Room# SE-STEM 125, North Drennan Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77003 Houston TX, United States

Visual Storytelling: Turn your ideas into captivating short films

August 27, 2025
HCC West Loop Campus, Apple Lab Room# 150, Houston, TX, USA, United States, 77081 Houston TX, United States

Children’s Museum Houston Workshop Series: Coding with Swift!

August 28, 2025
Children's Museum Houston, Binz Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77004 Houston TX, United States

Apple Fundamentals: Getting Started with iPad & Mac for the NWHIC Community

September 27, 2025
Northwest Houston Impact Center, Algiers Road, Houston, TX, USA, 77041 Houston TX, United States