Well PlayED

Well Played is on it's 51st episode... One away from completing its first year. This episode Stefanie Crawford and I talk about using games in school to connect, engage, and relate to students. We also discuss the value of doing this for yourself as well. Playing games unlocks some kind of magic inside all of us. Come along as Stefanie and I have a blast swapping game stories with one another.

Games mentioned:

Love Letter: http://amzn.to/2IxYMrc

Azul: http://amzn.to/2Ix4Znk

Bang: http://amzn.to/2FTXNQD

Resistance: http://amzn.to/2pmw1WC

Concept: http://amzn.to/2FRMLLw

Unlock: http://amzn.to/2FTQDMa

Sushi Go: http://amzn.to/2IBSyqb

Space Team: http://amzn.to/2G8s0ih

Jungle Speed: http://amzn.to/2G1EM1V

In this, our 50th episode we have a new member of the Well Played Family. Jason Howse, @MrHexperience is with us and we are chatting about how we lesson plan for our gamified classes. I invite you to take this wild ride with us as we explore areas for inspiration and sources of ideas in our classrooms.

Sit back and enjoy! Thanks much to everyone in this community... You guys are the best!

In this crazy and irreverent episode four friends come together to explore what gives them joy and why this word is so powerful. It is my hope that you enjoy our journey and come to some of your own conclusions about Joy!

Take care!

In this, our 48th episode, Adam Powley and I discuss how adding a layer of mystery to your class or your game can be a real game changer. I mean really, who doesn't like a good surprise. Sit back and listen to the two of us muse about this delicious element in our classrooms. Oh, and think about how to add it to yours soon too!

Links discussed:

Adam's Site: classroompowerups.com

Michael's site: explorelikeapirate.com

Youtube: youtube.com/mrmatera

Today was an epic day... We had as a guest Jon Spike in the studio and it was a rousing good time. Jon and I are both board game enthusists and promise that we will do an episode all about that some day. But today we are talking about mini gamification moments. This is all about applying game mechanics to any course that could happen in one lesson. So sit back and let the day dreaming begin as we walk you through some pretty cool ideas... Or at least we think so...

In this high energy chat the time flew by talking with these two power packed teachers! Enjoy Kimberly Snodgrass (@kimsnodgrass) and Deb DiToro (@DebDiToro)It was super fun chatting about the power of collaberation in a gamified classroom for both teachers and students a like.

Can't wait to hear more from you two!

In this podcast, our 45th podcast, is all about video... Wait what... Video, I thought this was a podcast... Well, yes it is... In this podcast Carrie and I talk about the wonderful, and defiantly playful space of Youtube. It is my sincere hope that you check out this episode as well as both of our channels. For now, sit back and enjoy this episode... take care and enjoy everyone!

Michael's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mrmatera

Carrie's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dE2wlRzY0Lu1IdXnzShxg

I have the honor of chatting with @mr_watkin about his first year of education. He tells us the tails of working to stay a float, while still bringing the best instruction he can to his kiddos. This is a great episode for all of us to remember and think about. Jacob reminds us vetren teachers the value of embracing new challenges. Thank you for a great video Jacob!

This year is going to be EPIC!!! Well, at least that is what we tell ourselves right... In Jennifer's class, as well as many gamifiers will say, it is absolutely true in our classrooms. Today, Jennifer reflects on making the dive into full year round gamified classroom. My hopes for you is that her story helps you take the dive!

Twitter: @MrsLedford6Eng

Video Reflection mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8lr6h_RdOY&feature=youtu.be

In this, Wellplayed 42nd episode, John Meehan and I chat about his early skepticism toward gamification. As with most, they approach gamification with a tinted lens. Most outsiders think it is only about points, badges, and some playful app... What we in the #WellPlayed and #XPLAP community understand to be powerful pedagogy that can shift learning and change the trajectory of its students. Enjoy this show, sorry about the poor Audio on my mic, I recorded at school and not at my home... It will be better next time I promise.

Guest: @meehanDJO

Host: @MrMatera