When your lessons compete with video games, reality shows, and the never-ending “be-doop” of instant messaging, how do you breathe life into learning and capture your student’s attention? Add some games!

Games in the classroom bring studies -- and students -- to life! That’s why we created the FREE Teacher’s Hall Pass Program at the Origins International Game Expo. The Teacher’s Hall Pass gives you a unique opportunity to find games that support your classroom needs.

The Teacher’s Hall Pass gives access to a series of special classes and events specially designed for teachers. Plus it gives you a free 4-day Origins badge, with hundreds of game companies on the exhibit hall floor and thousands of events where you can see and play games of all kinds.

Trade tips with teachers at all grade levels and get some time to learn, laugh, and play with the Teacher’s Hall Pass at the 2007 Origins International Game Expo. Best of all, it’s FREE!

Eligibility

The Teacher’s Hall Pass program is open to teachers at all grade levels, resource center specialists, school librarians, principals, college professors, homeschoolers, and public librarians.

In 2006 we expanded the Teacher's Hall Pass to include librarians and homeschoolers, and feel the program has benefitted from the interesting and diverse perspectives these groups have brought to the program.

Registration

Sign up for the Teacher’s Hall Pass program today! It’s easy -- just fill out and return the registration form. Feel free to copy the form for your co-workers, too! You’ll receive a confirmation email after we process your form. Make sure you print the email for your records. Your badge and program information will be waiting for you at the Special Services registration desk. You'll receive a FREE four-day general admission badge and a THP ribbon. The badge grants access to all non-ticketed events, while the ribbon lets our exhibitors know to give the possessor an educational discount.

Bring your ID!

To pick up your badge the show, you need both a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or similar document) and your school or library employee ID. We can also accept a letter from your supervisor (on your organization’s official stationery) that certifies your position.

For homeschoolers, examples we'll accept include: copy of your state or town registration letter, HSLDA receipt (Homeschool Legal Defense Association), or your local or state homeschool newsletter with an address label that shows your home address.

If you have any questions about what credentials to bring, please email accounting(at)gama.org.

2005 Featured Events

Seminars with Dr. Stevanne Auerbach, the well-known “Dr. Toy”
Educational discounts from many exhibit hall vendors
19 seminars and special events just for Teacher’s Hall Pass participants
Over 200 companies showing their games in the exhibit hall
More than 4000 game events, seminars, and special events including national and international tournaments, demonstrations, and life-size games!

Teacher's Lounge

We have added an additional room adjacent to our seminar rooms where teachers can relax and discuss what they've discovered with their peers. Some of our exhibiting manufacturers will also schedule game demos exclusively for teachers in the lounge, with an emphasis on lesson plans and learning goals.

Educator Discount

Many of our exhibitors offer educational discounts to Teacher's Hall Pass ribbon-holders. A list of participating vendors will be available at the Teacher's Lounge.