In this interactive workshop, the innovative practices needed to improve remote or in person learning required Tech Innovation Coaches, Cecil Mack & Brycen Davis to design a personalized Odyssey Orientation for their middle school students. Blending Service Learning, MYP, ISTE, SDG’s and all the other acronyms, this workshop could benefit teachers and schools who want a gamified, badge based meaningful way for new students to feel connected to their new learning environment.