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

Sponsored by Carnegie Learning

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Children love to solve puzzles, discover patterns, and make sense of the world. Support this natural curiosity with game-based learning strategies that foster creative problem solving, build conceptual understanding, and empower students through play.

During this edWebinar, the presenters show you how to create a classroom environment where students are excited to play while they remain engaged with math content that sets them on the path to becoming lifelong learners and problem solvers. Viewers learn:

• About the research-proven benefits of game-based learning
• Strategies to incorporate game-based learning into the classroom
• How to use game-based learning to differentiate and accelerate growth

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers and school and district leaders.

About the Presenters

Dr. Steve Ritter has been developing, analyzing, and evaluating educational technology for over 20 years. He earned his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology at Carnegie Mellon University and was instrumental in developing and evaluating MATHia. He has authored numerous papers on the design, architecture, and evaluation of intelligent tutoring systems and other advanced educational technology. He currently leads the research team at Carnegie Learning, focusing on improving the educational effectiveness of its products and services.

Kyla Gibbons has been working in the educational technology field for the entirety of her professional career and has a special interest in content creation, authentic learning, and inclusive education. As a student who grew up participating in the beginnings of online and blended learning, Kyla strives to make positive changes to the field as she works on her M.Ed. in educational technology and is a dedicated lifelong learner.

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Carnegie Learning is shaping the future of education. Born from more than 30 years of learning science research at Carnegie Mellon University, the company has become a recognized leader in the ed tech space, using artificial intelligence, formative assessment, and adaptive learning to deliver groundbreaking solutions to education’s toughest challenges. With the highest quality offerings for K-12 math, ELA, literacy, world languages, high-dosage tutoring, professional learning and more, Carnegie Learning is changing the way we think about education, and creating powerful results for teachers and students alike.