Writing instruction from nationally recognized Jim Kestner’s more than 30 years of experience as a dynamic speaker brings workshop participants an innovative, game-like approach to teaching writing skills, empowering teachers to differentiate instruction that truly meets a wide range of students’ individual needs simultaneously. The option of an incentives-based, game-like interface equips middle and high school English teachers to harness the power of avatars and individual-based skill progression to shatter barriers and generate excitement in students as they gain ever greater writing proficiency along a virtual expedition to climb Mt. Everest. Check out these exciting features:
* A series of 17 self-paced writing challenges adaptable to time frames ranging from a few units to an entire school year * Real potential for students who need extra time a chance to master skills while simultaneously propelling gifted students to pursue advanced concepts that typically lie beyond the time available during the school year * Instruction on customizing the curriculum to a variety of settings and applications * Data collection and reporting mechanisms * ELA standards-aligned curriculum for grades 6-12 * Web-based data and leaderboards for teachers who decide to gamify the program * Easily adaptable for remote learning
