Move past surface-level usage and explore how DreamBox Math can be used as a true instructional partner for all three tiers of instruction. In this session, we’ll dig into actionable strategies to drive meaningful student growth, differentiate support, and empower teachers to make informed decisions using DreamBox insights. Be prepared to leave with ready-to-implement ideas!
Becky Goddard Plotkin has been an educator for more than 25 years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent Mathematics, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Media. Becky works closely with the North Carolina... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT Mundelein 408
Getting students to log in is one thing, getting them to care is another. This session is packed with creative, practical ways to build student ownership and excitement around DreamBox. From goal-setting routines to class-wide celebrations, explore how educators are transforming DreamBox from “just another program” into a tool students love to use. You’ll leave with new ideas, downloadable templates, and success stories to inspire your own implementation.
Becky Goddard Plotkin has been an educator for more than 25 years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent Mathematics, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Media. Becky works closely with the North Carolina... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CDT Mundelein 408
In this session, you will learn how to setup your Discovery Education (DE) platforms and classroom/building for long term success built upon an engaging foundation of genuine motivation. You will be presented with three key burnout indicators that apply to staff who are experiencing digital fatigue and students are under-motivated and underperforming. We will drill down on two key points: 1) motivation/resilience and 2) understand the dependent relationship between accountability and empathy and how these ideas contribute to long term success especially in DE products.
I've been in education for 24 years as a middle school math/science teacher, principal, superintendent, and a Montana State Deputy Superintendent. I've been an educator in MN and currently in MT. I've served in law enforcement for 5 years. I'm passionate about education and ran... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT Mundelein 408
Discovery Education is known for its exceptional video storytelling, featuring series such as DEmystified, Need to Know, and Curiosity Circle, among others. But, we are always looking for ways to improve and ensure that we meet the needs of our most important audiences: educators and students! This session will ask participants to sit in the Director's Chair as they share feedback on instructional connections, pacing, style, visuals, length, engagement, and humor for our current collection, helping us shape the future of our DE video storytelling. Participants will be asked to watch 3-5 videos before the session. Links (and popcorn) will be provided!
Discovery Education is known for its exceptional video storytelling, featuring series such as DEmystified, Need to Know, and Curiosity Circle, among others. But, we are always looking for ways to improve and ensure that we meet the needs of our most important audiences: educators and students! This session will ask participants to sit in the Director's Chair as they share feedback on instructional connections, pacing, style, visuals, length, engagement, and humor for our current collection, helping us shape the future of our DE video storytelling. Participants will be asked to watch 3-5 videos before the session. Links (and popcorn) will be provided!
Thursday July 24, 2025 3:40pm - 4:25pm CDT Mundelein 408
