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AI in Academics: Leveraging Esports to Unlock Self-Paced Learning
Monday, April 8, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Presented by Jessica Monroe, Digital Innovation Coach, Tempe Elementary School District (AZ); and Toni Rose Deanon, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, The Modern Classrooms Project
Sponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project
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AI is changing the game in education, but it doesn’t have to be some unbeatable foe—instead, it can be a powerful power-up to supercharge your teaching and engage more students than ever before.
In this edWebinar, the presenters discuss the value of AI and self-pacing in education, using esports as your path to success. Join Jessica Monroe from Tempe Elementary School District and Toni Rose Deanon from the Modern Classrooms Project to learn more about:
- How AI and esports can unlock student potential
- Discovering esports in school and leveraging the excitement of competitive gaming to boost engagement and motivation
- Meeting every student’s needs through self-paced, mastery-based instruction
Don’t miss your chance to learn how other educators are using esports in schools to supercharge student engagement! This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Jessica Monroe is a Digital Innovation Coach with a passion for engaging middle school students. With 12 years of experience in public education as an instructional coach and classroom teacher, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Jessica is the esports lead for Tempe Elementary School District, creating elective coursework for middle school students enrolled in the level 1 and 2 courses including curricula by NASEF (Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations) and Gaming Concepts. Her other certifications include: Google Certified Educator, MagicSchoolAI Certified Trainer, Seesaw Ambassador, and Master Screencaster (Screencastify). Outside of work, Jessica enjoys working out with Peloton, spending time with her family, and cuddling up to her Siamese cat, Bella, and her German Shepherd dog, Khaleesi.
Toni Rose Deanon, Senior Manager, Community Engagement for The Modern Classrooms Project, has been an educator since 2010, with experiences ranging from MS English teacher, adult ESL teacher, and instructional coach for technology. Toni Rose strives to be the educator they never had growing up, so they focus on anti-bias, anti-racist work and aspire to create a brave space for everyone around them. As a queer Filipinx, they understand the importance of being represented and valued and feeling a sense of belonging. To stay grounded and at peace, they practice yoga, write, get lost in stories, and go on two-mile walks with their dogs. Roller skating and bowling bring them so much joy.
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