Webinar | Science of Learning Webinar: The Power of Play

Facilitators

1. Megan Jensen, Director of Instructional Design, Literacy (K-5)
Megan is a former reading specialist with experience developing K-12 writing instruction and blended professional development across the United States, as well as literacy and library programming abroad. Her work upholds her belief that every student can learn and that there is transformative power in supporting students in reading and writing about their worlds. She holds a B.A. in English from UCLA and an M.A. in International and Comparative Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

2. Conrad Nickels, Director of Education and Lead Game Designer
Conrad thrives at the intersection of pedagogy, play, and technology, and he is on a mission to transform math into every student’s greatest ally on their learning journey. He and his team create powerful game-based learning experiences for students that are partnered with insightful analytics for teachers. Conrad holds a M.Ed from UBC with a special focus on how game design and game-based learning can democratize math education.

Description

During this webinar, you will learn:
- What the science of learning says about how play supports students in all grades and content areas
- Six key characteristics of play-based learning
- Practical examples, implementation models, and resources to implement playful, content-rich instruction in your classroom

Originally broadcasted on Tuesday, May, 10th 2022.