PBSKids STEM Challenge Twitter Party (Thursday 1/19)

One of the most effective ways that kids can learn is by playing games— board games, card games, and yes, even video games!  PBS KIDS is participating in the 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge, an annual competition to motivate interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning among America's youth by tapping into students' natural passion for playing and making video games. 

Through the National STEM Video Game Challenge, teams of middle school students, high schoolers, college students, and teachers can compete for incredible prizes including laptops and cash ranging from $2,000- 10,000! 

Join me and co-host Amy Mascott from TeachMama.com and founder of the We Teach Forum on Thursday, January 19 from 9-10:30 pm for an exciting Twitter party where we will be talking about games, learning, and the PBS STEM Challenge.

What: PBSKids Stem Challenge Twitter Party

When: Thursday, January 19 from 9-10:30 pm EST

Where: #PBSKidsSC

Who:

• Hosts: Amy Mascott @teachmama, Leticia Barr @TechSavvyMama, @PBSKids, @PBSTeachers

• Panelists: Andrew Gardner from BrainPop Educators @agardnahh , Brian Alspach from E-Line Media @STEMChallenge, Caitlin Skopac from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop @CooneyCenter, Erica Branch-Ridley from Content Innovation Lab and The Electric Company Digital @branchridley3, Melissa Taylor from Imagination Soup @ImaginationSoup, Michelle Bourgeous from Thoughts are Free @milobo, Candace Lindemann from Naturally Educational @candaceapril 

Why: For fun conversation about games, learning, and the PBS STEM Challenge and the chance to win prizes that include two $25 iTunes gift cards, two PBS Kids prize packs, and a Kindle!

RSVP: http://eepurl.com/inbS2

Looking forward to chatting with you on Thursday night!

I am being compensated to host this party which is sponsored by PBS.