The Power of Puzzles: Cultivating Rigor and Community Through Collaborative Tasks

Friday, November 18, 2022

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Location: JW Marriott, White River C

Supported By:

Sam Nguyen, MEd, Academic & Intellectually Gifted Children License

Lead Teacher/Content Developer, Gifted Education Specialist
Silverquicken Education / Carrboro Elementary School
Chris Ryan, MBA

Co-Founder and CEO
Silverquicken Education, Inc.
Leslie Kerner, MBA

Co-Founder and COO
Silverquicken Education, Inc.

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Fun isn't trivial -- it can do serious work! Silverquicken Education is building spaces in schools and communities where students come together to have fun and learn for learning's sake. Our complex, engaging puzzles provide intrinsic motivation that powers real, long-lasting learning for all kids. Join us and explore for yourself how educators, gifted coordinators, and other school leaders can harness the Power of Puzzles to cultivate communities of young "Solvers" who joyously engage in productive struggle and develop life-long learning attitudes.