Connect by BrainPOP | VIRTUAL EVENT
Connect by BrainPOP: Get ready for back-to-school
Start your school year with purpose, inspiration, and a fresh wave of ideas at our free virtual event designed to energize and celebrate our educator community.
Whether you're a seasoned BrainPOP user or just exploring what's possible, this event blends thought leadership, professional learning, and a bit of fun to help you teach with confidence and create meaningful impact in your classroom.
We're excited to welcome Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise, as our keynote speaker. In his talk, he will explore how high-quality supplemental materials can drive significant gains in student engagement, differentiated instruction, and closing achievement gaps—quietly but powerfully transforming the learning experience.
Following the keynote, our BrainPOP sessions will bring that idea to life, showcasing how our platform helps educators teach with confidence, empower student agency, and foster future-ready skills.
Jean-Claude Brizard
President and CEO
Digital Promise
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Event Schedule
12:45-1:05
Paving the Way for Success: The Importance of Background Knowledge
Lay the essential groundwork for deep learning, strong comprehension, and increased student confidence. This session explores why intentionally building background knowledge is paramount for all learners. Discover practical and impactful strategies using BrainPOP's engaging resources to cultivate and grow students' understanding, paving the way for their success.
1:10 - 1:30
Differentiate with Ease:
Meeting Student Needs with BrainPOP
Discover how BrainPOP helps you build a dynamic classroom that truly meets students' needs. Gain immediate insights to pinpoint areas of student strength and identify common misconceptions. Learn practical strategies for using this information to inform targeted instruction, including creating impactful small-group mini-lessons.
1:35-2:55
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Session Speakers
Bobbi Bear
VP, Customer Experience
BrainPOP
Christina Knabe
Sr. Curriculum & Instruction Strategist
BrainPOP
Priya Mathur
Sr. Manager, Educator Programming
BrainPOP
Robert Miller
Sr. Curriculum & Instruction Strategist
BrainPOP
Michelle Newstadt
Product Strategy Director
BrainPOP
Kelsie Stocz
Director, Partner Success
BrainPOP
Marley Zeno
Sr. Curriculum & Instruction Strategist
BrainPOP
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Don’t have BrainPOP?
No problem!
Our Connect by BrainPOP event is open to all educators! Explore how BrainPOP fosters engaging learning experiences and empowers creative thinking across the curriculum. Whether it's professional development, event updates, or fun digital swag to spice up your classroom, we've got you covered.
