Tim Vandenberg explains how gamification mechanics helps his classrooms prepare for the challenge of No Child Left Behind. Gamification has "Monopolized" Vandenberg's 6th grade classroom, as he has utilized the world's all-time best-selling board game brand (Monopoly) to inspire and motivate his students to conquer the "game" of No Child Left Behind. Vandenberg has been able to motivate his socio-economically disadvantaged students to perform at world-class levels, both academically AND in actual Monopoly tournament play; his students have defeated both U.S. and World Champions multiple times in actual tournament matches and scored perfect scores on California State math examinations, all while setting district records on countless standardized tests. Hear Tim's inspiring story, as featured in the multi-award winning documentary film "Under the Boardwalk," and learn how he uses Monopoly to motivate students to Pass GO and master key skills of mathematics, economics and social negotiation."
Tim Vandenberg is the #2 ranked Monopoly player in the United States, Tim is a school teacher who uses Monopoly to teach economics, probabilities, expected values, social negotiation skills and much more in grades 4-12. His socio-economically disadvantaged sixth graders have defeated U.S. & World Champions multiple times in actual tournament play, in addition to earning perfect scores on state math tests numerous times. Hear Tim’s inspiring story and get a chance to play with him in a special, hands-on event.