Description
Game designers understand how to engage an audience and keep them coming back for more. Lisa Van Gemert, M.Ed.T., brings together her love of games and her knowledge of classroom instruction to enrich your students’ learning experience. During this fast-paced course, you will apply game design and theory to lesson design.
In this course, participants will learn:
- How games contribute to active learning
- Strategies for implementing gamefication
- Tools for incorporating game principles
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
Emily – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I found the game theory interesting, but the actual game examples weren’t new. I was hoping for help planning a more immersive game experience.
Alaina – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
It has some great ideas, but it is presented in a sit and get fashion.
Beth – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very thought provoking course.
Cynthia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about the different ways to bring in new ideas through games.
Brooke – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
There are some great resources available to use within the classroom.
Cristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
really good ideas
Carri – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
She is a great presenter. She shares knowledge but also gives practical application ideas.
Sherry – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
Everyone loves games! They make learning fun and enjoyable. Students get more out of learning when it is presented in a fun way.
This presenter is in touch with helping teachers make learning fun! Thank you!
Wanda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome Course
Jenna – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was the most helpful and practical of all I done.