Instructional Practices

Classroom
Edutainment

Do facial expressions of your students indicate disconnect with the lesson? Have they said they are bored in class? Well, one possible solution is the adoption of Edutainment strategies. This course presents a definition of the term and at least 5 best practices.

Young teacher dancing with online students

What's included

2 course videos
Reflection questions for your local context
Takeaway document
Certificate of completion

Educate or Entertain?

Teachers have to balance between facilitation and entertainment for students. This course will help you understand what Edutainment is and pick up some best practices along the way.

Application to Practice

Classrooms exist to instruct students; however, you cannot educate without first engaging them. Edutainment will help you engage so that you, in turn, can educate.

Course Lessons

Requirements

A willingness to learn and grow.
A computer or phone with access to the internet.
No paid software required - everything you need is in the Learning Module.

Course Description

Do facial expressions of your students indicate disconnect with the lesson? Have they said they are bored in class? Well, one possible solution is the adoption of Edutainment strategies. This course presents a definition of the term and at least 5 best practices.

Teachers have to balance between facilitation and entertainment for students. This course will help you understand what Edutainment is and pick up some best practices along the way.

Meet the instructor

Heather Alfaro

Heather is currently a Talent Development Specialist at Stride where her expertise benefits teachers and leaders. Her background includes roles focused on curriculum mapping, cultural diversity, and coaching. Her passion is leveraging educational technology to engage the passion of teachers, leaders, and students.

Meet the designer

Matthew Hoppe

Matthew Hoppe is an Instructional Designer at Stride. He continually draws upon his experience as a teacher, media producer, and director of arts to support various schools and nonprofits. His passion is to use what he has learned to support others as they pursue living their best lives.