Imagining the Future of Education Report
Audience Feedback on Jul 24, 2025
Attendee Responses
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Summary: Revolutionary Classroom Gamification: John Meehan's Talk Ignites Educator Passion
John Meehan delivered an electrifying presentation that transformed how teachers view classroom engagement. His energy was "uplifting and motivating," with many calling it "one of the best PD sessions I've ever attended!" The audience was thrilled by his immediately actionable ideas, with one participant exclaiming, "Transformational! Thank you 😊" and another sharing, "I can't wait to get back to school (and it's July!)"
Presentation Outcomes Achieved:
Gamification creates an "electric classroom" that energizes both teachers and students while saving time and improving learning outcomes
Simple, low-prep game strategies can be adapted for any subject area and age group
How attendees describe this talk
John gave us a principle to operate on; a set of tools and suggestions to achieve it; and a vision of the absolutely electric classroom we can have by implementing the best of gamification. One takeaway: a gamified classroom will end up being as energizing and time-saving for me as it is pedagically beneficial for my students.
Attendee
John's presentation was both energetic and inspiring, transferring his enthusiasm to the audience and leaving them eager for more. His ideas are straightforward and require minimal teacher preparation, yet they have the power to profoundly transform your classroom. Very excellent speaker and motivator.
Tom Saurer
John Meehan’s session was engaging and inspiring!! I am so excited that these resources are immediately actionable and adaptable for all content areas. I can’t wait to bring them into my high school ELA classroom!
Stephanie Clinise
It was an amazing, engaging, and exciting session of how to engage, motivate, and have students subscribe to learning through gamification! I can’t wait to start this school year with a new mindset.
Karen Schlasta
The most engaging and fun presentation I've ever been to. I can't wait to take the information I've learned to make my classroom more engaging for my students and more productive for myself.
Attendee
His games were so engaging and fun. I will definitely be utilizing his resources in my classroom. Such a great way to bring all kids into your teaching.
Madi Glatfelter
John's visit was invigorating and provided tools that align with the future of education. He provided Inspirational, innovative, and forward thinking.
Dawn Yingling
Seriously engaging and so meaningful. Applicable for every subject and every age - a mindset shift for success in the classroom in this day and age
Maggie
Great new and exciting games to play in the classroom keeping kids engaged and excited without realizing how the amount of work they are doing
Greg Smith
Feedback for EMC² Learning and the event
He is an outstanding presenter, whose energy is uplifting and motivating. He would be an excellent choice as a keynote speaker to kick off the school year for any school district.
Tom Saurer
This was absolutely fantastic and I am fully invested in utilizing this in my classroom. You've changed my mind on how to implement games in my classroom
Attendee
You are the coolest Catholic, that admits they're Catholic I've ever met. I'm so grateful that I was at KTI for this!
Maggie
John should be part of any school’s professional development program. Everyone needs to hear his message.
JASON SHIFFER
I would love to hear more about collaborative/cooperative competition vs. cutthroat competition.
Sara Hricik
I don't know if my admin would book but I would LOVE you to come to my district!!
Brittney Bell
Carmichaels School District
I can’t wait to start gamifying my classroom using some of your ideas.
Trisha Dilick
Thank you for EVERYTHING!!! The presentation was so informative!!
Julie Miles
West Shore School District
Very well done. Thanks for the engaging activities and resources.
Raquel McFarland