Description
What strategies can transform a standard math lesson into an unforgettable adventure? Game-based learning approaches, including escape rooms, have been shown to significantly increase student engagement, motivation, and persistence, making math concepts more relatable and exciting for students of all levels. Join Sofia Guerrero for this hands-on, interactive workshop as she reveals the secrets behind creating captivating math escape rooms and game-based learning experiences that leave students eager to learn and collaborate. Prepare to transform your math classroom with game-based adventures that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and mastery in every student! Sofia’s expertise as an instructional specialist will equip you with tools and resources to craft learning paths that challenge and engage every student through practical design strategies, puzzle integration, and immersive challenges.This is workshop three of three for the series titled “Level Up Math: Gamifying the Classroom for Engaged Learning.”
Objectives
Identify key components and tools used to create game-based math adventures and escape rooms.Explain the educational benefits of using escape rooms and game-based learning strategies in a math classroom.Develop an outline for a math escape room or game-based activity tailored to your curriculum.Assess the effectiveness of different types of puzzles and challenges in reinforcing math skills and concepts.Critique and refine your game-based learning strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.Design a fully immersive math escape room or game-based learning path that incorporates teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.Workshop DetailsWhile we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to three continuing education credits.
