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Spark Plug: Hey, what's up? I'm Spark Plug, a generative AI model that can transform classic literature into modern language that resonates with Gen Z students.

Spark Plug: Here, let me show you. Ask me anything.

Student: Hey Spark Plug, what does this quote from Shakespeare mean? "Two households both alike in dignity and fair Verona, where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean."

Spark Plug: Alright, Bet. Let me explain this to you: In the city of Verona, two equally respected families have been fighting since way back, turning the streets wild. It's a battle. Civil blood on civil hands, you know? It's like they're in this never-ending rematch, and the whole city's their arena.

Spark Plug: Do you get it?

Student: Cool.

What is Spark Plug

Spark Plug is a generative AI model designed and trained to transform classic literature into culturally responsive language that resonates with a Gen Z audience.

Spark Plug uses ethical data and youth culture to enhance the learning experience through increased engagement, content retention and rigor.

Student: Hey Spark Plug, how exactly do you work?

Spark Plug: You're back 😄! Thanks for asking. I was trained using the rich literature from authors and activists during the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement. I got my unique voice from my creator and her 13-year-old daughter 🙂.

Student: Why'd they choose the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement?

Spark Plug: Great question 💡. I don't know if you know this but, a lot of the tech you use wasn't really designed to be diverse and inclusive, you know? AI can get pretty dangerous if it's not built to include the diverse culture, history and experiences of those intentionally excluded in the first place. I'm here to change that.

Spark Plug: You get me?

Student: Yeah, I get you.

Spark Plug is Designed For:

Students
Our model creates an inclusive learning environment by bridging cultural gaps without stereotypes and biases, making learning relatable and engaging.
Teachers
Educators use our model to deepen subject matter understanding among students and for their own professional development, helping them stay current with cultural trends and language.
Businesses
Our model can be used to craft authentic brand messaging and tailor employee learning experiences

Who We Are

Meet the Doctors, parents, educators, and community leaders behind Spark Plug.

Tamar Huggins

Creator & CEO

Dr. Larry Davis

CTO

Timothy Jones

Product Developer & Educator

Reena Devani

Product Developer & Educator

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FAQ’s

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  • Who created Spark Plug?

    Spark Plug was created by the leaders of Tech Spark. Founder, author and educator, Tamar Huggins is a trailblazer for diversity, equity and inclusion in the edtech space and has pioneered the development of the Black tech ecosystem in Canada. Dr. Larry Davis, CTO, supports development through his mastery of artificial intelligence and data science. Timothy Jones and Reena Devani, Product and Curriculum, have over 30 combined years of experience as educators and curriculum developers.

  • What problem is Spark Plug solving?

    The impact of the disruption to education caused by the pandemic has been the greatest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities throughout North America. To address the problem of the education disruption, we must acknowledge the challenges for the communities most impacted were present within education before the pandemic. Many students in the Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous or economically challenged communities were not performing in school at the same rate of success as their White peers. There is a need for innovation in education that is designed to address the challenges that existed before the pandemic and can be used as a strategy to deal with the impact associated with the disruption caused by the pandemic.

  • How does the Spark Plug model work?

    We used diverse and ethical data to train a large language model to transform classic literature into culturally responsive language. We’ve essentially created the equitable version of Chat GPT, by using the rich literature of authors from the Harlem Renaissance and activists from the Civil Rights Movement. Spark Plug has it’s own unique voice that resonates with a Gen Z audience as it was crafted by our creator and her 13-year-old daughter. It was important that we created a model built on the foundation of a community that is often intentionally left out of the tech design process, and spoken through the vessel of a future leader.

  • How will the privacy of my child/student be handled?

    Our platform is entirely cloud based. Our cloud providers, are PIPEDA and FERPA compliant.

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