The Starship Equinox Gamified Missions in Math & Science
Seattle Convention Center - 607
Climb aboard the Starship Equinox, Starfleet’s premier science-training vessel, and see how a middle-school math & science teacher turned an entire classroom into a cooperative story-driven game. In this fast-paced session you’ll discover how Star Trek themed roles (Ops/Conn, Medical/Science, Engineering/Security) power teamwork, how “dilithium crystals” and “boss-battle missions” motivate mastery, and how XP is decoupled from grades to keep the focus on learning. We’ll unpack the tech stack (Google Workspace, Desmos, Class spreadsheets, AI co-pilots) and the narrative mechanics that any educator—or tech coach supporting them—can adapt for any subject.
Focused Learning Session
Adobe, Artificial Intelligence, Blended Learning, Creativity Tools, Engagement, Equity and Inclusion, STEM/STEAM, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators
Beginner, Intermediate
Grades K-12
Presented by
6th Grade STEM Teacher
Chimacum Elementary School
Alfonso (Al) Gonzalez is a 6th-grade STEM teacher at Chimacum Elementary School with 34 years of experience. Honored as the 2021 NCCE Outstanding Educator of the Year and a 2022 EPA Presidential Innovation Award recipient, Al integrates cutting-edge technology and environmental education into his dynamic 1:1 classroom. Over his career, he has secured 27 grants, including 24 consecutive years of funding, to enhance STEM, robotics, and environmental science curricula. Known for his innovative and practical strategies, Al inspires both students and educators to reimagine what’s possible in teaching and learning. https://about.me/alfonso_gonzalez/