Game-Based Learning 101 - 707-765

This hands-on course will provide teachers and school leaders the resources and knowledge to use Filament Games Suite and supplementary activities in their home programs. Instructors from the Filament Learning team will work diligently with educators to prepare them for a successful games rollout. After this course, participants will have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to leverage game-based learning in their schools.

In this course, participants will:
--Be introduced to games as learning tools and see how many games can be useful for teaching and learning
--Learn what makes a great learning game and how to evaluate learning games
--Learn best practices in using game-based learning in their classrooms, including suggestions on how to support student learning
--Be given the opportunity to play our learning games in a supportive environment
--Learn how to use progress dashboards and curricula in conjunction with the games if desired
--Learn how to rollout our Learning Games Program at their school
--Receive certification as a Filament Learning Educator and given access to our Hive Learning Community

Cost: $125; lunch included

Want to know more? Contact:
Beth Clarke | beth.clarke@cesa2.org

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a refund if they cancel prior to 3 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Cancellations must either be made on MyQuickReg or by emailing cancel@cesa2.org. Because of our commitment to the presenter and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 3 working days prior to the event or who do not attend the event, will be billed the full fee. CESA 2 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via phone and email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. 

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Disclaimer: CESA 2 will do its best to accommodate general dietary requests; if your dietary need is very specific or severe, you may want to bring your own lunch to ensure your comfort and health. CESA 2 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 2 event. If you have a dietary need or food allergy, please go into your MyQuickReg profile and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made 2 weeks in advance of the event.

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In-Person Events: Restrictions on our in-person events due to COVID-19 have been lifted. We will be responsive to what's happening within our communities, and guidelines from the CDC and local health agencies for future offerings and will update guidelines when necessary.