Description
There’s nothing worse than a boring class or game, but is there really such a thing? Lisa Van Gemert, M.Ed.T., begins this course with the very interesting statement that no activity or subject is inherently boring. In this course, you will discover that boredom is not dull at all! By understanding it better, you can help your students overcome boredom in order to engage fully in a task or a topic. In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- The definition of boredom
- Causes and contributing factors of boredom
- Methods and strategies for overcoming and preventing boredom
Extend your learning and earn another CPE credit! This course has a recorded Virtual Extended Learning Session where Lisa Van Gemert provides strategies and application tips. Click Here: Going Deeper with Beyond Boredom
Oralia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I found interesting due to the fact that there are those students that will be bored in a class, but now knowing how to engage them will help them move forward.
William – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
it was awesome
Sarah – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
This was interesting once we got into different strategies but the beginning was not that interesting to me.
Sherry – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Some ideas are nice, others like paying a student to do their work, do not resonate well with me.
elaine – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the presentation.
Irma – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I found the strategies that help eliminate boredom to very relevant and interesting for all learners.
Debra – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
I found learning about my students’ boredom and the factors of boredom facinating.
Kileigh – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
The information was valuable, but it is sit and get. I liked the use of quotes to help begin the next topic.
Patricia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I found this very interesting as it explains causes of boredom I hadn’t known before.
Allison – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was eye-opening and made me reflect on the levels of boredom that I see in my classroom.
Lucia – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting.
Kathryn – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Great course
Jeanine – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
interesting and insightful
Brian – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Pretty cool.
Robert – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Actually this training was very entertaining-wasn’t boring! And I did learn a few concepts about “boredom” I didn’t know (was misunderstood).
Angela – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
It was good
Melissa – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
David – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
excellent examples to combat bored students
Maria Elena – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great on information about boredom
Martha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
Nancy – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Good background to understand boredom and how it effects students and adults.
Estella – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I believe this course is interest and great sources.
Laurie – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It helped me understand my boredom
Matthew – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Very informative
Tiffany – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
Very eye opening
Cassie – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I would would have liked to have seen more strategies.
Saira – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Interesting to learn and see a different perspective of the word BOREDOM
Maricela – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
Mario – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
It has some insightful information pertaining to the topic.
Raquel – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course is very interesting. I learned strategies to help me recognize signs of when a child is bored and what to do to keep them involved. These strategies can be applied not only with GT students, I can use them with the whole class and get all engaged.
Alejandro – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful course.
Denise – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
Truthfully it was a bit boring, but I did get some useful information.
Anita – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
An interesting take on boredom.
Perla – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is very informative. I will definitely recommend.
ROSALINDA – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the couse and it provided good imformation.
Maricela – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course was very well defined and explained, and helps you understand what boredom is and how to overcome it.
Kelsey – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Ashley – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
This PD was an eye opener as to how often boredom can occur and how to fix it.
Susan – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
Very interesting and smooth.
Cindy – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Great research
Maegan – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it had some good ideas to help with boredom in the classroom.
Keisha – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative. It gives practical strategies for dealing with boredom in the classroom and it is very easy to follow. It the length was excellent.
Raelynn – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Was a good course very helpful in class.
Haley – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it because there was someone talking and it was not a lot of reading. It was entertaining and interesting to learn about boredom.
Jill – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
very informative information
Richard – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
interesting discussion on boredom and distraction
Amy – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I learned that being bored is more than what I thought it was and will take it into consideration next time I teach.
Mari – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
yes
Perry – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
Rita – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very informative