How can digital platforms revolutionize the way you teach math, transforming lessons into interactive, gamified experiences? Digital tools for gamification, such as adaptive learning programs, offer personalized learning experiences that cater to diverse student needs and skill levels, making math more approachable and fun. Join Sofia Guerrero for this hands-on, interactive workshop as she guides you through the world of gamified math instruction, exploring powerful digital tools that elevate classroom engagement and foster a love for learning. Prepare to unlock the power of technology to create a gamified, dynamic math learning environment that transforms engagement, comprehension, and enthusiasm in your classroom! Sofia’s expertise as an instructional specialist will equip you with tools and strategies to enhance accessibility, make abstract concepts more relatable, and create meaningful and memorable math games. This is workshop two of three for the series titled “Level Up Math: Gamifying the Classroom for Engaged Learning.” Key Takeaways Gain insights into multiple digital tools that gamify math learning, including their capabilities, customization options, and integration methods for diverse classrooms. Understand the psychological and educational principles behind gamification and learn how to use these strategies to captivate students and sustain their interest in math topics. Discover how to transform traditional math worksheets and tasks into digital games that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and skill mastery. Develop techniques to use digital tools to tailor learning experiences, address individual student needs, and provide meaningful feedback to accelerate learning. Presented by Sofia Guerrero Sofia Guerrero currently serves as a district math instructional specialist in Houston, Texas. Throughout her career, she has excelled in various roles, including middle school teaching and leadership in digital integration as an EdTech coach. Sofia is deeply committed to nurturing a robust foundation of instruction, providing students with many opportunities to express and demonstrate their thoughts and learning, driven by her genuine passion for education.

Ever wondered how to keep your students engaged and learning even after the school day ends? Game-based learning can be used to motivate our students to continue research, exploration, and creation beyond the classroom. Join Shelly Sanchez Terrell for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore innovative ways to use educational online games to personalize learning experiences, foster student engagement, and enhance educational outcomes. We will also explore how games can deepen understanding of academic concepts and foster crucial skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration. Join us as we uncover the potential of gamified learning experiences to ignite students' curiosity and drive self-directed learning! Shelly’s expertise in digital integration will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to transform your teaching practice and provide your students with endless learning opportunities. Key Takeaways Learn how gamified educational experiences can enhance student motivation and learning outcomes. Discover practical strategies to integrate educational online games into your teaching practice to extend learning beyond the classroom. Explore ways to keep students motivated and engaged with interactive and immersive online gaming experiences. Gain insights on using educational games to track student progress, provide feedback, and support diverse learning needs. Presented by Shelly Sanchez Terrell Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a distinguished digital trailblazer, renowned international speaker, and the accomplished author of three education technology books. Her expertise has touched the lives of educators in more than 20 countries, where she has served as a guest expert, consultant, and ambassador for the U.S. Embassy. Shelly's remarkable contributions to education were recognized with a prestigious Bammy Award, a testament to her role as a founding figure of #EdChat on Twitter. Her influential website, Teacher Reboot Camp, stands as a beacon in the educational landscape, acknowledged for its excellence as one of the premier blogs in the realms of ESL, EdTech, and eLearning.

If you are looking to gamify your classroom, the first step is to employ the elements of game design that will engage and motivate your students. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as she shares how you can shift parts of your classroom instruction, activities, or both, into a fun game that your students will be excited to play! Participants will also receive a ready-made planning template that they can use to bring gamification into their classroom and tips and tricks to level up their classroom culture. This is workshop two of three for the series titled “How to Use Gamification to Motivate and Engage Your Students.” Presented by Lauren Boucher

Shifting parts of your classroom instruction, activities, or both, is a terrific way to get your students motivated to participate and engaged in learning. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as she shares tools, tips, tricks, and strategies to help transform elements of your classroom into a fun, interactive game! Participants will also have the opportunity to use a ready-made planning template to design a gamification system for their classroom that will increase student engagement, collaboration, and academic achievement. This is workshop three of three for the series titled “How to Use Gamification to Motivate and Engage Your Students.” Presented by Lauren Boucher NOTE: While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on-demand and earn up to three continuing education credits.

Here's your chance to get all of your Gmail questions answered by a SimpleK12 expert presenter! If you've watched some of SimpleK12's Gmail webinars On-Demand, but were left with questions… bring them to this open forum. During this webinar event, the content is driven by YOU! And other Community Members who have questions about Gmail. Be sure to watch Matt's related Gmail webinar On-Demand first *listed below* then join us for this Q&A where you can get all of your questions answered. Related Webinar by Dr. Matt Bergman: An Intro to Gmail - Getting Started OR Jerry Swiatek's Intro to Gmail: Using It Efficiently in Your Classroom

As the face of instruction changes, educators often struggle with ways to actively engage their students. Join Dr. Sarah Thomas as she explores the difference between gamification and game-based learning as well as five simple steps that you can use to gamify your classroom. You will also learn specific strategies to engage your students as well as tips and tricks to set up your classroom for little or no cost.

Presented by: Lauren Boucher This is session one of six for the workshop series titled "Designing Digital Puzzles and Breakout Games for the Classroom" NOTE: While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Premium Members have access to view the recordings on-demand and earn up to six continuing education credits. Workshop Description: Digital puzzles and breakout games are a highly interactive instructional strategy for students of all ages, however creating them may seem like a daunting, impossible task. Join Lauren Boucher as she shares the brain science behind playing games and the benefits of using them in the classroom. Participants will also have an opportunity to participate in a digital breakout game that will assist them in planning a game experience for their students. Special Technology Instructions: Participants will need access to an internet device and a non-school, personal Google account. SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop. Assessment: Participate in a digital breakout game that will assist in designing a game experience to foster students’ critical thinking skills and encourage collaboration.

Presented by: Dr. Matt Bergman Session Description:Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play learning games and trivia quizzes. Join Dr. Matt Bergman as he explains, step-by-step, how to create interactive lessons and gamify your classroom with Kahoot! You will also learn a variety of ways to use Kahoot to boost student engagement, participation, and motivation.

Presented by: Dr. Matt Bergman This is session five of six for the workshop series titled "Designing Choice Boards for Personalized and Blended Learning Experiences" NOTE: While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Premium Members have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to six continuing education credits. Workshop Description: Choice boards are an innovative way to differentiate instruction and give students the power of choice for how they want to learn the content. Join Dr. Matt Bergman as he shares tools and strategies to gamify student learning with scavenger-hunt choice boards for use in your classroom, professional development, and more! Participants will also have an opportunity to develop a scavenger hunt bingo choice board that they can immediately use with their students. Special Technology Instructions: Participants will need access to an internet device and a non-school, personal Google account. SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop. Assessment: Participants will complete an exit ticket to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objective and reflect on their learning. ​

Presented by: Naomi Louise This is session five of six for the series titled "The Ultimate Tips - Tricks and Technology Teaching Hacks!" NOTE: While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Premium Members have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to six continuing education credits. Workshop Description: Research shows that using games in teaching can help increase student participation, foster social and emotional learning, and motivate students to take risks. Join Naomi Louise as she shares game-based instructional strategies to drive learner engagement in your classroom, especially for students who may struggle to focus or find their niche in learning. Participants will also have an opportunity to create their own personalized learning experience that they can immediately use with their students. Special Technology Instructions: Participants will need access to an internet device and a non-school, personal Google account. SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop. Assessment: Participants will complete an inclusive opening and an optimistic closing activity as well as share their completed digital projects to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.

Presented by: Dr. Matt Bergman Session Description:Here's your chance to get all of your Microsoft OneNote questions answered by a SimpleK12 expert presenter! If you've watched some of SimpleK12's Microsoft OneNote webinars On-Demand, but were left with questions…bring them to this open forum. During this webinar event, the content is driven by YOU and other Community Members who have questions about Microsoft OneNote. Be sure to watch Tiffany's related Microsoft OneNote webinars On-Demand first *listed below* then join us for this Q&A where you can get all of your questions answered. Related Webinars by Tiffany Thompson: An Intro to Microsoft OneNote: Getting Started Making the Most of OneNote: Formatting, Organizing, Annotating, and more! OneNote: Going Beyond the Basics and Secrets from a Pro Collaborating with Microsoft OneNote Or any of our other Microsoft OneNote webinars by our other trainers located within the Microsoft category of the SimpleK12 Course Catalog.

Presented by: Lauren Boucher This is session three of six for the workshop series titled "Designing Digital Puzzles and Breakout Games for the Classroom" NOTE: While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Premium Members have access to view the recordings on-demand and earn up to six continuing education credits. Workshop Description: Educators are always looking for innovative ways to engage their students, and digital breakout games are one of the top activities that students love! Join Lauren Boucher as she shares ideas, options, and strategies for designing a digital breakout game for students. Participants will also have an opportunity to utilize a digital design template to begin planning an educational breakout game to bring into their classroom. Special Technology Instructions: Participants will need access to an internet device and a non-school, personal Google account. SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop. Assessment: Participants will create their own digital puzzle and breakout game to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objective and reflect on their learning.

Presented by: Lauren Boucher This is session two of six for the workshop series titled "Designing Digital Puzzles and Breakout Games for the Classroom" NOTE: While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Premium Members also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to six continuing education credits. Workshop Description: It is no secret that digital puzzles are an effective way for students to develop logical thinking, improve memory, and boost problem-solving skills. Join Lauren Boucher as she shares the types of digital puzzles that are most helpful in the classroom as well as the variety of creation tools that are available. Participants will also have an opportunity to participate in a digital puzzle game that will assist in planning an engaging game experience for your students. Special Technology Instructions: Participants will need access to an internet device and a non-school, personal Google account. SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop. Assessment: Participants will create their own digital puzzle and breakout game to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

As the face of instruction changes, educators often struggle with ways to actively engage their students. Join Dr. Sarah Thomas as she explores the difference between gamification and game-based learning as well as five simple steps that you can use to gamify your classroom. You will also learn specific strategies to engage your students as well as tips and tricks to set up your classroom for little or no cost.

If motivating your students to become engaged in their learning seems harder and harder, you are not alone! And if you are looking for a fun way to bring your students back into the fold, join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as she introduces the basics of game design and how to employ the elements of gamification into your classroom. Lauren will also offer specific suggestions and provide resources that participants can use to develop their own gamification system for classroom management, direct instruction, or both. This is workshop one of three for the series titled “How to Use Gamification to Motivate and Engage Your Students.”