Public Workshops | Better Together Labs

PLAY-LAB™ for educators

CREATIVITY-ENGAGEMENT-PLAY

So, you're looking to help your educators build community in the online classroom?

Achieve Zoom mastery

Boost engagement

Spark laughter and joy

Supercharge learning

Forge new relationships

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PLAY-LAB™ trainings give your educators the tools they need to master remote teaching

Learn the secrets to establishing authority and approachability

Experience for yourself playful activities that promote engaged learning

Master the unique and novel ways Better Together Labs uses Zoom's basic and advanced features to level up the online classroom experience.

Make your classroom a space for students to connect, laugh, and learn together

WARNING: This is not another boring webinar. This is a fun, hands-on, interactive workshop. Experience the energy, expertise, and playful chemistry that our participants highly acclaim time and time again.

Your PLAY-LAB™ facilitators

Reginald Harris, a veteran of the tech industry, has held key positions at prominent Silicon Valley companies including Google and Dropbox. Reggie has developed a way of communicating challenging and complex concepts in a way that is engaging, friendly, and easily comprehensible. At Better Together Labs, Reggie combines his broad understanding of both corporate and non-profit working environments along with unique insights into the nature of human interaction to transform stagnant organizations into dynamic, collaborative teams that are fun to work in. Reggie is an honors graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Computer Science and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Chinese language and culture. He is also an avid improvisor and his work is heavily influenced by the philosophies and methodologies of improvisation.

Reginald Harris, a veteran of the tech industry, has held key positions at prominent Silicon Valley companies including Google and Dropbox. Reggie has developed a way of communicating challenging and complex concepts in a way that is engaging, friendly, and easily comprehensible. At Better Together Labs, Reggie combines his broad understanding of both corporate and non-profit working environments along with unique insights into the nature of human interaction to transform stagnant organizations into dynamic, collaborative

teams that are fun to work in. Reggie is an honors graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Computer Science and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Chinese language and culture. He is also an avid improvisor and his work is heavily influenced by the philosophies and methodologies of improvisation.

Mallory Penney has a passion for education, and has been an educator for the past 8 years. She has worked closely with thousands of educators around the world to help them enhance their online teaching skills. She is a member of the Applied Improvisation Network and holds a B.A. in Theater and Performance Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. As an educational strategist, Mallory helps her clients strengthen communication & community in the classroom through tested and proven techniques. She is a favorite among her own students and is a firm believer that “play” is the operative word when it comes to making the learning process as effective and joyful as possible.

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Our Community

We have worked with educators and administrators from schools and school districts that include the following:

ACS Cobham International

Al-Manar International School

Alameda Unified School District

Alffed-Almond Central School

Alton Community Union School District 11

Appoquinimink School District

Arlington public schools

Aspen Unified School District

Avenor College

Baltimore City Public Schools

Bartlett City Schools

Bellevue School District

Belton Independent School District

Bend LaPine School District

Bergenfield School District

Berkeley Unified School District

Birmingham Public Schools

Bloom-Vernon Local Schools

Boston Public Schools

Brooklyn Unified School District

Broward School Public Schools

California State University

Calvert County

Career Academy South Bend

Catholic Diocese of Wichita, KS

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Chatham School District

Cherry Creek School District

Chesterfield Unified School District

Chicago Public Schools

Christel House

City of Pleasanton

Clark County School District

Clifton Public Schools

Coast Colleges

Community HS District 127

Congregation Beth-Elohim

Coupeville School District

DC Public Schools

Diocese of San Jose

Diocese of Toledo

Durham Public Schools

Dwight-Englewood

Edmonds School District

Elk Grove Unified School District

Fairfax County Public Schools

Farmington School District

Fayette County Public Schools

Flagstaff Unified School District

Fort Bragg Unified School District

Gavilan College

Global International School

Grand Blanc Community Schools

Grandview C-4

Grayslake Community High

School District 127

Greater Lawrence School District

Hermitage School District

Howard County Public Schools

Illinois Grayslake H.S. District 127

Iredell-Statesville Schools

Jefferson Union High School District

Kensington SAU16

Kern High School District

Kindezi Academy

Kingsburg Elementary School District

Lake Havasu Unified School District

Lammersville Unified School District

Langtree Charter

Leadership Public Schools

Lehighton Area School District

Livingston Public Schools

Lodi Unified School District

Los Angeles Unified School District

Malcolm Public Schools

Malvern Preparatory School

McFarland School District

Miami School District

Michigan City Area Schools

Milpitas Unified School District

Mistwood Educational Center

Nea Community Learning Center

Needham Public Schools

Neighborhood Charter Network

Nevada Public Charter

New Foundations Charter School

New Haven Unified School District

New York City Department of Education

North Brunswick School District

North Thurston Public Schools

Oakland Unified School District

Ontario Montclair School District

Pan-Asia International School

Phoenixville Area School District

Pittsburg Unified School District

Portage Community School District

Portland School District

Prince William County Schools

Pueblo District 60

Pulaski County Special School District

Puyallup School District

Rialto Unified School District

Ridgefield Park

Roseburg School District

Roxbury School District

Saint Joseph School

Salisbury Township

Salt Lake City School District

San Bernardino/Los Angeles School District

San Francisco Unified School District

School Administrative Unit 16, Exeter Region Cooperative

School District of Philadelphia

School district of Springfield Township

Sharon Public Schools

SMCCD - Skyline College

South Valley Academy

Southwestern Community College District

Springfield Township

St John's School

St. Francis Independent School

St. Vrain Valley School District

Sunnyside Christian School

Swampscott Public Schools

Tabernacle School District

Temple Emanu-El, Dallas

Thomas County School District

Tigard-Tualatin School District

Troy School District

Tuloso Midway School District

Tuloso-Midway Independent School District

Ventura County Office of Education

Vision International School

Wakefield Public Schools

West Contra Costa Unified School District

West Valley School District

Westbrook School District

Winchester School District

Winslow Township

York Region District School Board

What our community is saying

You did a fantastic job of explaining how to use certain Zoom functions with very clear directions. Great stuff to transform face to face to virtual environments with ease.

This was truly FANTASTIC and one of the most useful and enjoyable Zoom sessions that I have attended. It would be incredible to have continued learning opportunities with you or a way to allow our teachers to learn with you. Thank you for your work!

I learned so many fun, practical, engaging strategies and activities that I can use with my students. I loved how clearly everything was explained and how much fun you made the learning.

I appreciate the increase in self-confidence you have given me that takes away the fear of creating zoom classroom meetings. Thank you. You have made an important difference during trying times.

This was the BEST ONLINE WORKSHOP I have attended. And I've been to a lot. Thank you for surprising me with the excellent quality! I'm SO HAPPY!

I loved the playful nature of the engagement. Mallory and Reggie are very warm and supportive. They want us to be successful. I loved how they worked together as a team to facilitate the process.