Participate and share: Poster 
This session helps teachers fight the struggle of disengaged students but providing innovative ways to use tools in a more gamified way. By the end of the session attendees will learn how to use PowerPoint in creative ways through various slide templates (that will be provided) and tips and tricks to keep viewers attention on the screen. Additionally, attendees will be immersed in an escape room game within OneNote where they will learn how to transform any curriculum into a fun and engaging experience. Lastly, we will jump into a Minecraft world and see the many ways to engage students, create games, and provide rich learning environments for all levels.
Opening/Introduction (approx. 5 minutes)
Minecraft: Going to the Nether, exploring various Biomes, or using Allow/Deny blocks, Minecraft will allow you create engaging activities for students. Create a Museum, Explore an Adventure Map, use the Book and Quill, Posters, Signs, Chalkboards, and NPCs to create a world of investigation, questions, and links to engage students in academic standards. (approx. 10-15 minutes)
OneNote: Breakout Escape Rooms in Microsoft OneNote are an ideal way to increase engagement and bring fun and challenging activities into the classroom. Through the use of password protected sections, teachers can intertwine classroom content with hints and puzzles to create a game-based activity that can offer alternatives to worksheets. (approx. 10-15 minutes)
PowerPoint: Up your PowerPoint game with engaging templates along with tips and tricks that catch the eyes and keep students focused on the content. In this session, we will look at ways to use PowerPoint more than a place to display text and images that support a lecture. We will look at design, movement, and ways to create games and activities. (approx. 10-15 minutes)
Closing/Resources (approx. 5 minutes)
The following links support the session:
Exploring the Educational Potential of Minecraft:
https://education.minecraft.net/en-us
Escaping the Inactive Classroom:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/blog/2020/09/break-out-of-the-norm-free-onenote-breakout-templates/
https://dcad.webspace.durham.ac.uk/2021/03/19/the-great-escape-escape-rooms-for-learning-and-teaching/
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