Well PlayED

In this episode Kathleen Fox (@Kathleenfoxedu) and I are discussing the power of gamification and how we have helped spread its goodness to others. Have a listen and hear just how this third grade teacher is rocking it in her classroom and PD around!

In this episode Will Carlson (@MrCarlsonsClass) and I discuss the power that theme has to create worlds, change lives, and help our students overcome any obstacle. Enjoy the show as we share just how powerful a theme really is for your class and your students.

Today in the wonderful world of Well Played we are diving into the idea that play is for everyone. Fellow author and speaker, John Meehan (@MeehanEDU)and I discuss how play is good for both adults and our students. We make the case that you should be stepping up and adding a bit of play to your courses. Have a listen and get started playing.

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In this episode, Ryan Stephans (@Coach_Stephans) and I discuss making ways that students can get deeper into the theme of our games with a choose your own adventure style of play. This episode is packed with ideas. Listen and think how you might add this dimension to your class game.

Picture of Map - https://twitter.com/Coach_Stephans/status/1222343916088889344/photo/1

In the episode we double back to one of my favorite guests, Paolo Tomomeo a 4th grade teacher. In this episode we talk about the power of collaboration and getting others to climb aboard.

So let's dive into it.

The power of play in undeniable, but if you want to try to then have a chat with these two. Love talking with Mike Washburn about games in education. He is so passionate and it really carries through on the podcast. Enjoy and be inspired to get into gaming in your life.

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In this episode we have a new guest with us in the Well Played community. Candice Healing (@CandiceCth) joins us from cold Canada to share a spice hot idea about adding a shop to her class. Have a listen to this idea/tool and stay till the end for another bonus idea! Candice is full of great game ideas. So happy to have her on for the first time.

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In this episode, Carrie and I try to give advice, motivation and some homework to all those who are still sitting on the sideline not sure how or if to start. Our hope is that you make this episode your wake up call.

Don't worry, if not, we will still be here in the future singing the powerful praise of gamification. Let's hope you hear us loud and clear this time.

We love ya, and want you as part of the team.

In this episode Paul (@MrYennePaul) and I discuss ways to start a game club at school. This was Paul's question and one I see as total natural. When you start to gamify your classroom, you start to play more games. Then you start to see just how fun these little guys are to play and you want to share them with your students. Well wait no longer... Hit the play button and hear how you could start building your own gamified game club!

This is a special Holiday special here on Well Played. Today we have a special friend Paul back with us. That is right, the guy who asks really good questions is here to share with you some really good games. Paul (@MrYennePaul) and I love games! We thought it would be fun to share with you some of our all time favorites. This episode is long, but it is an awesome one. Enjoy the show, and check out the Youtube of this to get links to all these great games!