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. Liliana – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    It was a great and informative training which focused on the importance of engagement in a classroom setting.

  2. Michael – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –

    Great summary of the causes and possible solutions of boredom.

  3. Kevin – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very quick and engaging course

  4. Norma – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –

    I like it

  5. Janet – NEW KNOXVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Very interesting!

  6. Linda – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative

  7. Kassidy – FORT RECOVERY LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Very useful information!

  8. ROBERTO – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    It reminded me that I need to ensure all students are engaged at their level

  9. MIKE – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    Great Resource

  10. Carmella – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –

    This is a great speaker – she gives such useable advice and suggestions

  11. Ruby – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –

    All the information was beneficial for my class.

  12. Jennifer – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –

    Get strategies suggested.

  13. Mackenzie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course!

  14. Ida – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    This was a good session. Very informative.

  15. Tomeka – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    The course provided valuable information that I can use to make my class more engaging.

  16. Leslie – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    Lisa always shares relevant and insightful information that can be applied across grade levels and curriculums. Thank you for having her here.

  17. Rebecca – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –

    Informative

  18. LAURA D – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    Interesting information on the causes and solutions to boredom.

  19. Maria – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    interesting

  20. Robin – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    This course allows for reflection necessary for growth.

  21. Alma – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    Great session!

  22. Elizabeth – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Excellent resource!

  23. Fidel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Interesting and informative

  24. Stephen – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    She’s good

  25. Natale – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    The course was very engaging and informative and I was able to address effective strategies to manage boredom in the classroom.

  26. MICHELLE A – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    Interesting

  27. Jessica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    Great information

  28. Feliciana – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    This was very interesting. Learned what changes I can make to my class.

  29. Jessica – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    Loved the ideas to help prevent boredom.

  30. Beth – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –

    Inteesting

  31. San Juanita – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    Good presentation

  32. Elma – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –

    Module was an eye opener to target these areas of boredom in our own students.

  33. Ada – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    This was an interesting course.

  34. Francisco – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Interesting to hear. Not overwhelming.

  35. Carlos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    It was an excellent course. I have never had this training before. I will definitely use some of the strategies to cope with boredom in my classroom on a regular basis.

  36. Jasmine – GALENA PARK ISD (verified owner) –

    This course is very informative!!!

  37. Jennifer – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –

    great course

  38. Sandra – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –

    I really enjoyed this coarse. It’s very informative.

  39. Sonia – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –

    Interesting information about the topic that otherwise didnt give too much thought to.

  40. Jessica – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –

    Amazing information.

  41. Guadalupe – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –

    This course was certainly not boring.

  42. Magdalena – GALENA PARK ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative!!

  43. Andy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    I loved the real world connections. This will better equip me on how to understand students in my classes.

  44. Brandon – New Life Christian Academy (verified owner) –

    I think the course was very insightful, but the quizzes seem misleading. The question about what boredom is often misdiagnosed with was marked as wrong, but the answer I put she specifically said. I even wrote that down before I took the quiz.

  45. Jared – New Life Christian Academy (verified owner) –

    Very intriguing. Helps you and others beat boredom

  46. Juanita – New Life Christian Academy (verified owner) –

    I thought that it was interesting.

  47. Jonathan – New Life Christian Academy (verified owner) –

    Very good.

  48. Esther – New Life Christian Academy (verified owner) –

    I loved how this training gave specific strategies as to how to address different learners and how to curve boredom.

  49. Cristina – New Life Christian Academy (verified owner) –

    It’s great

  50. Michelle – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –

    It was interesting to think about boredom.

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