THANK YOU!
LIVE 6.0
Real Careers. Real People. Real Paths Forward.
Featuring speakers from
Microsoft · Xbox · Minecraft
Priceline.com · Autodesk
Hartbeat · Pinnacle Group
How to use this guide
- Each card = one segment. Skip around freely.
- The bold stat on every card is your classroom hook.
- Use 1–2 segments per class. You don't need all seven.
- Activities are 20–30 min and need no prep.
This guide is NOT:
- A transcript. It's a toolkit.
- Required reading front to back.
- A one-time handout — come back all year.
- The whole story. The full notes go deeper.
| Resource | Link | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Copilot (Jemir Martinez) | copilot.microsoft.com | Free AI study buddy — use Jemir's 3 study prompts today |
| Unreal Engine (Hector Llanos) | unrealengine.com | Free game engine with Blueprints — build games without coding |
| Unity (Hector Llanos) | unity.com | Free game engine, great for 2D and mobile games |
| Game Jams (Jewel Ifeguni) | itch.io/jams | Open to middle & high schoolers — where industry pros recruit |
| PAX Conferences (Christeline Velazquez-Roso) | paxsite.com | Game conferences to network with industry professionals |
| linkedin.com | Research career paths; trace how real people got to roles you want | |
| Autodesk (Mike Zivanovic) | autodesk.com | Software used in construction, engineering, and trades |
| Code.org | code.org/teach | Free K–12 coding resources — web labs, app labs |
| Microsoft CS Guide | aka.ms/Microsoft-CS-Guide | Computer science and digital skills curriculum resources |
| New Nerd Money (Ian Brock) | hello@dreamhustlecode.info | A 10-session virtual program teaching personal finance including: earning income, budgeting, credit, and stocks |
📝 Ready-to-Use AI Prompt — Lesson Planning
Copy into ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot. Replace the brackets with your specifics.
Full prompt library: aiforeducation.io/prompts/lesson-plans · Rubric prompts: aiforeducation.io/prompts/rubrics
Additional Resources — You Can Use Right Now
🤖 AI Tools for Educators
These aren't extras — they're co-teachers that handle repetitive work so you can focus on relationships and inspiration.
| Tool | Link |
|---|---|
| Magic School AI | magicschool.ai |
| Khanmigo (Khan Academy) | khanmigo.ai |
| AI for Education | aiforeducation.io |
| Microsoft Copilot | copilot.microsoft.com |
22 states now have official AI guidance for K–12. Find yours: aiforeducation.io/ai-resources/state-ai-guidance
💪 Strengths Assessments
Nina Vaca's #1 recommendation for students. Knowing your top strengths changes how you build a team — and a career.
| Tool | Link |
|---|---|
| CliftonStrengths (Nina's pick) | gallup.com/cliftonstrengths |
| HIGH5 Test — FREE | high5test.com |
| VIA Character Strengths — FREE | viacharacter.org |
| ONET Interest Profiler — FREE | mynextmove.org/explore/ip |
🕹️ Start an Esports Program at Your School
Gaming is the sport your non-athlete students have been waiting for. An esports team builds teamwork, strategic thinking, and leadership — and creates a direct connection to the $200B+ industry covered throughout TTL 6.0. No experience needed to start.
Seven steps: gather student gamers → get staff buy-in → choose a game → secure hardware → recruit a team → fill roles (players, coaches, commentators, social media) → reimagine as a CTE pathway.
Proof That the Path Exists
Jewel Ifeguni, Founder & CEO, YouMatter Studios | Former Producer, Mojang Studios (Minecraft)
It's a $200B+ industry — bigger than film, TV, and music combined. BK Augustin explored storytelling, networking, and how AI amplifies creative work.
Jewel Ifeguni walked through the specific roles that make a game come to life — and made it clear there is a place for every type of person in this industry.
Vince Farmer, Systems Integrator | College Instructor
Mike graduated high school with a 1.6 GPA, loved video games, and found his way into the Pipefitters union — only to discover his passion for tech mapped perfectly to the trades. He is now a Senior Analyst at Autodesk and recently visited the Stargate project in Abilene, TX, the largest AI data center complex being built in the world.
Vince Farmer is a systems integrator who automates entire buildings and teaches at a community college. Both made the case that the trades are high-tech, high-paying, and desperately in need of young people.
Hector Llanos, Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft, Microsoft
Christeline broke down the business side of gaming — how games actually make money, from microtransactions to licensing to user-generated content.
Hector showed that you don't need to be a coder to build a game, and that shipping something (anything) is the most important step toward a career in game development.
LIVE 6.0
Real Careers. Real People. Real Paths Forward.
Featuring speakers from
Microsoft · Xbox · Minecraft
Priceline.com · Autodesk
Hartbeat · Pinnacle Group
How to use this guide
- Each card = one segment. Skip around freely.
- The bold stat on every card is your classroom hook.
- Use 1–2 segments per class. You don't need all seven.
- Activities are 20–30 min and need no prep.
This guide is NOT:
- A transcript. It's a toolkit.
- Required reading front to back.
- A one-time handout — come back all year.
- The whole story. The full notes go deeper.
| Resource | Link | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Copilot (Jemir Martinez) | copilot.microsoft.com | Free AI study buddy — use Jemir's 3 study prompts today |
| Unreal Engine (Hector Llanos) | unrealengine.com | Free game engine with Blueprints — build games without coding |
| Unity (Hector Llanos) | unity.com | Free game engine, great for 2D and mobile games |
| Game Jams (Jewel Ifeguni) | itch.io/jams | Open to middle & high schoolers — where industry pros recruit |
| PAX Conferences (Christeline Velazquez-Roso) | paxsite.com | Game conferences to network with industry professionals |
| linkedin.com | Research career paths; trace how real people got to roles you want | |
| Autodesk (Mike Zivanovic) | autodesk.com | Software used in construction, engineering, and trades |
| Code.org | code.org/teach | Free K–12 coding resources — web labs, app labs |
| Microsoft CS Guide | aka.ms/Microsoft-CS-Guide | Computer science and digital skills curriculum resources |
| New Nerd Money (Ian Brock) | hello@dreamhustlecode.info | A 10-session virtual program teaching personal finance including: earning income, budgeting, credit, and stocks |
📝 Ready-to-Use AI Prompt — Lesson Planning
Copy into ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot. Replace the brackets with your specifics.
Full prompt library: aiforeducation.io/prompts/lesson-plans · Rubric prompts: aiforeducation.io/prompts/rubrics
Full prompt library: aiforeducation.io/prompts/lesson-plans · Rubric prompts: aiforeducation.io/prompts/rubrics
Additional Resources — You Can Use Right Now
🤖 AI Tools for Educators
These aren't extras — they're co-teachers that handle repetitive work so you can focus on relationships and inspiration.
| Tool | Link |
|---|---|
| Magic School AI | magicschool.ai |
| Khanmigo (Khan Academy) | khanmigo.ai |
| AI for Education | aiforeducation.io |
| Microsoft Copilot | copilot.microsoft.com |
22 states now have official AI guidance for K–12. Find yours: aiforeducation.io/ai-resources/state-ai-guidance
💪 Strengths Assessments
Nina Vaca's #1 recommendation for students. Knowing your top strengths changes how you build a team — and a career.
| Tool | Link |
|---|---|
| CliftonStrengths (Nina's pick) | gallup.com/cliftonstrengths |
| HIGH5 Test — FREE | high5test.com |
| VIA Character Strengths — FREE | viacharacter.org |
| ONET Interest Profiler — FREE | mynextmove.org/explore/ip |
🕹️ Start an Esports Program at Your School
Gaming is the sport your non-athlete students have been waiting for. An esports team builds teamwork, strategic thinking, and leadership — and creates a direct connection to the $200B+ industry covered throughout TTL 6.0. No experience needed to start.
Seven steps: gather student gamers → get staff buy-in → choose a game → secure hardware → recruit a team → fill roles (players, coaches, commentators, social media) → reimagine as a CTE pathway.
Proof That the Path Exists
Jewel Ifeguni, Founder & CEO, YouMatter Studios | Former Producer, Mojang Studios (Minecraft)
It's a $200B+ industry — bigger than film, TV, and music combined. BK Augustin explored storytelling, networking, and how AI amplifies creative work.
Jewel Ifeguni walked through the specific roles that make a game come to life — and made it clear there is a place for every type of person in this industry.
Vince Farmer, Systems Integrator | College Instructor
Mike graduated high school with a 1.6 GPA, loved video games, and found his way into the Pipefitters union — only to discover his passion for tech mapped perfectly to the trades. He is now a Senior Analyst at Autodesk and recently visited the Stargate project in Abilene, TX, the largest AI data center complex being built in the world.
Vince Farmer is a systems integrator who automates entire buildings and teaches at a community college. Both made the case that the trades are high-tech, high-paying, and desperately in need of young people.
Hector Llanos, Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft, Microsoft
Christeline broke down the business side of gaming — how games actually make money, from microtransactions to licensing to user-generated content.
Hector showed that you don't need to be a coder to build a game, and that shipping something (anything) is the most important step toward a career in game development.

