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
Norma – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
It is boring, all the presenter did was talk. For an hour. I lost interest. Information was interesting, but I can’t handle just sitting and listening.
Kristy – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The course was well organized and clear. Presenter was knowledgeable in a the content of boredom, and I agree with most of her presentation.
Tiffany – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great insight into boredom and strategies on how to alleviate it.
Pamela – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course and see ways I can easily adapt for my classes.
Victoria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
be open to implementing small changes into classrooms to stop them boredom
Omar – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Steven – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Erika – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Boredom is explained in detail and with various examples we can easily relate to.
Hector – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Very, very interesting course. I love the Psychology of learning and the variables associated with it.
Rosalinda – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
the presenter gives a good presentation on boredom
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Learned a lot from the module.
Catherine – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of useful information, however I wish there were more interactive elements and/or images to keep you engaged throughout the presentation.
Felipe – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
great course
Kristin – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
I liked the trainer. She was funny and used relatable anecdotes.
Mariana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The information was important but the course was to monotone.
Tierany – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
Very educational
Julisa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful and informative.
Elizabeth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great
Sharon – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I would like to see more strategies given to help students who experience boredom.
Myrna – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was a very interesting course
Karina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
it explains reasoning behind boredom.
Clair – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting
Elizabeth – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Interest facts. Great suggestions to manage boredom.
Jessica – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Great tips for helping reduce levels of boredom.
Sara – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
That it all makes sense. Now I think I understand what when students say ” I am bored” they really mean. It can be many factors that can affect them.
Irma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very intresting training.
DIANA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative! Great speaker.
KELLY – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting, and she gave tips on how to help students overcome boredom.
Yvette – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good explanation and examples.
Deena – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I had to keep myself engaged to remain focused.
Analisa – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
This course was interesting. It talks about the reason for boredom and ways to reduce it.
Kimberly – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
very good
Erika – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good training.
Claudia – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
This was a good PD.
BILLIE – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
This course was very eye opening and has good strategies.
Araceli – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It clarified was is boredom and what is not and what we can do to eliminate it.
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Fascinating presentation. I enjoyed all the studies and suggested strategies.
Leigh – CHISUM ISD (verified owner) –
It had good information, but the pace was a bit slow.
Rosana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and engaging. I liked the examples she used and the suggestions to keep kids from getting bored.
Maria – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and easy to relate to.
KIMBERLY – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Great information presented.
April – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course and found it insightful.
Erin – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Great information about the effects of boredom, factors, and what we can do to prevent it.
Sarah – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This module did have some useful information but overall I would not recommend it. There were more definitions and less solutions.
Nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good Techniques
Cynthia – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Very eye opening.
Maricela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting points.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this presentation. The information was interesting and made me think about my students as far as what I should be looking out for.
Jacqueline – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It explains what boredom is so that we can understand it and find ways to overcome it.
Carole – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Ironically, this was boring to me. I felt “talk at” not talked with.