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Games in the Classroom

Date/Time/Room
November 2
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm CT
Room: B9
Strand
Digital Learning and Innovative Practices
Audience
Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Want to find a way to spice up the lessons? Come learn how to incorporate games like Guess in 10, Connect 4, Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, or Battleship as an interactive board game using Google Slides. The interactive game allows for a student paced environment, increased student engagement, and scaffolding. This can be adapted for any grade level and subject. Let’s look at how to incorporate game-based learning to your classroom. See how to take lessons you are already using and turn them into games like Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, Battleship, and more. Your students will be excited to come to class every day. You will see how to setup a game as well as how the game can be incorporated into your classroom. Besides being able to ask questions about how this works, you will also walk away with templates, visuals, and more.

Presenter
Kari Moulton
Kari Moulton
Technology Instructional Coach, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53

Kari has been incorporating technology in her classroom for the past twelve years. Starting with smartboards in the classroom to now 1:1 devices, Kari is constantly looking for ways to engage her students in technology. A technology leader and coach in her district; leading various trainings for both teachers and other employees. As a Google Certified Trainer and Coach, Kari continues to expand her knowledge of technology. She enjoys sharing her love of technology with others.