Presented by Terra Tarango, Chief Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education); and Ben Talsma, Learning Solutions Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education)
Game-Based Learning
Game On: Bringing Game‑Based Learning to Math Fact Fluency and Fractions Learning
Presented by Jesse Mercer, Former Math Teacher, Current Senior Product Designer, ExploreLearning; and Desire Kirchofer, Former Educator, Current Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning
Making Math Meaningful: Strategies to Motivate and Engage All Learners
Presented by Melissa Dandy Walker, Ed.D., Digital Learning Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools (GA); Scott Woller, Third Grade Teacher, Medford Area Public School (WI); Christin Nix, Principal, Emerson Elementary, Midland Independent School District (TX); Michelle Krill, K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist, South Western School District (PA); and Joshua Prieur, Ed.D., Director, Educator Enablement, Prodigy Education
Mastering Math Fact Fluency: Proven Strategies for Today’s Classrooms
Presented by Cassie Harrelson, Former Educator, Current Education Consultant, ExploreLearning; and Jenna Mercury, Former Educator, Current Education Consultant, ExploreLearning
Moderated by Tonnie Hibbert, Former Educator, Current Senior Solutions Specialist, ExploreLearning
Reading Games Well: A New Lens for Literacy in the Classroom
Presented by Matthew Farber, Ed.D., Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado; and Tracy Fullerton, Professor, University of Southern California
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Education
How Game-Based Learning Transforms Math: Unlocking the Power of Play
Presented by Dr. Raz Kupferman, Professor of Mathematics, The Hebrew University
Using Video Games to Ignite the Entrepreneur Inside Every Student
Presented by Nick Night, Game Producer, Venture Valley; and Carrie Willis, STEAM and Technology Director, Valley Preparatory School (CA)
Game-Based Learning: Leveling Up Student Math Engagement and Growth
Presented by Dr. Steve Ritter, Founder and Chief Scientist, Carnegie Learning; and Kyla Gibbons, Manager of Professional Learning, Carnegie Learning
Exploring the Civil Rights Movement Using Interactive, Game-Based Learning
Presented by Michelle Chen, Senior Producer, Kids’ Media and Education, The WNET Group; Lily Exantus, M.Ed., Program Coordinator, District of Columbia Public Schools; Dr. Charity Brown Griffin, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, and Director of the Minority Academic Achievement and Development Lab, Winston-Salem State University; and Dr. Pamela Walker, Assistant Professor of History, College of Arts and Sciences, Texas A&M University–San Antonio
Esports Emerge as Learning and Social Catalyst in Schools
It may lack sweat equity, but it’s up there with even the most physically demanding of sports. Esports, the competitive side of video gaming, is exploding. And K-12 schools are buying in because it’s not only fun but also a viable educational tool! A recent edWebinar sponsored by Common Sense Education, “Ready Player One: Esports in K-12,” highlights why esports has taken hold in schools. Research-based evidence affirms its highly positive impact on students’ academic achievement, soft skills, and socio-emotional well-being.