Beyond Boredom – Understanding and Conquering the “B” Word

$20.00

Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
Core Area: Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

"I’m bored!" This is a dreaded phrase for parents and teachers alike, but there’s more to it than you might realize. Boredom itself is an extremely interesting topic to study, and understanding it better will help you engage students in meaningful ways to help overcome the mental block that boredom can cause. In this 1-hour course Lisa Van Gemert explains the research on boredom and how to conquer it in the classroom.  
After taking this course, check out the Virtual Extended Learning Session with Lisa Van Gemert: Going Deeper with Beyond Boredom.

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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

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1471 reviews for Beyond Boredom – Understanding and Conquering the “B” Word

  1. Cheryl – MAYFIELD CITY (verified owner)

    This course was hard for me to pay attention. I had a hard time focusing on the voice. I felt there were too many quotes. I had a hard time following what was expected.

  2. Amanda – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner)

    This is a PD that I found useful for both my personal and professional life

  3. Amie – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner)

    Insightful.

  4. John – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner)

    I have taken so many classes on Responsive Learning and this one is the best by far.

  5. Peggy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner)

    For a course on boredom, I found the presentation engaging and interesting. I enjoyed the research behind boredom fascinating.

  6. Leah – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    I think this course gives you real perspectives on boredom.

  7. Valerie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner)

    Highly insightful

  8. Gerardina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    This course was very instructional. It fully explained what Boredom is.

  9. Tierney – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner)

    A lot of research and background information but also practical applications for the classroom.

  10. Heather – BIG WALNUT LOCAL (verified owner)

    This course was helpful in understanding boredom and how it can be a positive experience and how it can be helped in the classroom.

  11. William – ASHTABULA AREA CITY (verified owner)

    I really enjoyed the presenter and the information she shared. Boredom used to be a problem in my class. However, I have learned how to challenge students and create environments which are inclusive to all my learners.

  12. Dorshia – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner)

    Organized and informative

  13. Ryan – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner)

    I felt this course was highly informative about Boredom.

  14. Amy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner)

    This was fascinating. I not only learned about boredom with my students but I learned about it within myself as well.

  15. Leila – SAN DIEGO ISD (verified owner)

    Relevant Topic

  16. Jennifer – ASHTABULA AREA CITY (verified owner)

    I took this course because it bothers me when people say they’re bored. I wanted to learn about boredom and ways to combat it. This session did not disappoint. I now have a lot of strategies and new perspectives on boredom.

  17. Melanie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner)

    It was really interesting and the presenter was smooth and prepared!

  18. Anita – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner)

    it was good thanks

  19. Jodi – CELINA CITY (verified owner)

    good information

  20. Barbara – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    This had several ideas on how to reduce boredom in gifted students.

  21. Laura – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner)

    Great examples

  22. William – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner)

    Pretty Good!

  23. Bonnie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner)

    Good course.

  24. Annelise – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner)

    Good information!

  25. Arturo – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner)

    Awesome, and mighty interesting. I almost got pain in my hands for all the notes that I took!

  26. Raquel – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner)

    I really enjoyed the course.

  27. Elizabeth – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner)

    This course could be shortened to highlight the main points.

  28. Michelle – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner)

    Good information and strategies to use.

  29. Bethany – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner)

    Great course with great information

  30. Anne – Region 17 (verified owner)

    This is interesting information.

  31. James – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner)

    Fun

  32. Yuri – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner)

    great

  33. Tabitha – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner)

    It helped to give insight on why students react the they do in class.

  34. Kellie – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner)

    cool

  35. Maria – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner)

    Great information

  36. Heather – NEW LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    She had great ideas to help with boredom.

  37. Damien – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner)

    Good Course

  38. Renee – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner)

    This course gives you a lot to think about.

  39. Anna L. – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Good course! Provides good examples and good strategies to implement.

  40. Jassmine – CRESTVIEW LOCAL – VAN WERT COUNTY (verified owner)

    I enjoyed learning about the causes of boredom and how to overcome it.

  41. Timothy – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner)

    I felt it was helpful.

  42. Manuel – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner)

    Interesting

  43. Terri – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner)

    This course gives great suggestions on how to prevent boredom in your classroom.

  44. Kristina – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner)

    Great information on what boredom is in a classroom – gives real meaning, definitions, and strategies.

  45. Kristi – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    Lots of interesting content.

  46. Candice – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner)

    Very Interesting -great speaker

  47. Claudia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner)

    This course has some helpful tools for engaging students.

  48. Wilma – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner)

    Good strategies to prevent boredom in the classroom

  49. Carol Anne – DAYTON CITY (verified owner)

    This is the best online course I’ve taken in over a year. I was definitely not bored. My spouse was listening in as I took this at home; and he enjoyed it, too!

  50. Don – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner)

    This was an interesting video on boredom, what causes boredom, and how to defeat boredom.

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