Well PlayED

There is nothing better then watching the Olympics... Wait... I am sure being in the Olympics is better... Well join Kimberly and I chat about hosting our own Olympic games. This is Kimberly's first dive into gamification and she does it with style and grace... Oh and a ton of great ideas... Enjoy the show!

Guest: Kimberly

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimSnodgrass

Site: https://t.co/KII3fz5A8E

BAM! Episode 40 just landed on WEllPlayed! Join Andrew Kozlowsky and I as we check in on his game after the first semester. Andrew, or @mrKoz31 is an AP US history teacher and now an experience gamifier! Come along and here how his game went for the first semester. Plenty of tips and tricks...

Show links:

Mr. Koz site: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/zombienation/home

Student Sidequest folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5gu4f75ITWOQk1naVNtS1RtVGs

Mr. Matera's YouTube: youtube.com/mrmatera

In our 39th episode of Well Played we take a long look at the year ahead. Guest, Tisha Richmond, helps us zero in on a one year word as our goal. Throughout this episode, the two of us discuss many ideas for the year to come and even get a bit of 2017 reflection as well.

It is our hope that you join in the fun and come along with us both on this episode!

Blog (Post Referenced): https://www.tisharichmond.com/blog/amplify

Tisha Richmond: http://twitter.com/tishrich

18 minutes (Book Referenced): http://amzn.to/2CEWMuU

In our 38th episode, we dive into building something that only happens once or twice a year and is a rally point. Must like the World Cup or Olympics, these events are something to look forward to and it makes the event all that much more exciting. Have a listen as we talk with special guest Matt Miller, author of Ditch that Textbook and Ditch that Homework.

Here is a post that was discussed in the show:

http://ditchthattextbook.com/2016/04/18/end-the-school-year-with-epic-review-olympics-free-templates/

My Site: Explorelikeapirate.com

My YouTube: www.youtube.com/mrmatera

In this episode Adam and I discuss our two systems for Boss Battles with some similarities and other differences it is bound to give you ideas for you in your game. Have a listen and enjoy the show!

My Site: http://explorelikeapirate.com

Adams site: https://gameinspireddesign.wordpress.com/

My YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/mrmatera

In episode 36 we find ourselves on the razor sharp edge of education and technology with the topic of virtual reality. Guest Andrew Julian, @andrewjjulian takes us on a wild ride of possibilities for this exciting technology in our classrooms. Come join us in what is the first of many episodes with this passionate educator.

Episode #35 has hit the stores and it is flying off the shelves. Somehow the people at the Well Played Labs have figured out a way to double the potency of the podcast. This creates new opportunities to have even more guests awesomeness distilled down into one 30 minute podcast. On this show, GUESTS Adam, Carrie and I discuss the power that games have to create lasting friendships in our classrooms and beyond. Come along with us on this adventure, it is bound to bring you a bit of joy as well.

Carrie's Site: http://carriebaughcum.com/

Adam's Site: https://gameinspireddesign.wordpress.com/

Michael's Site: http://explorelikeapirate.com

In this chat two old friends get to geek out about their games! Once again, WellPlayed has Carrie on the show! Together we discuss how our games are going so far... Together, these two laugh their way through reflecting over their games and it is a hoot. Enjoy the show as I am sure you will be able to grab not only their ideas but their enthusiasm.

Well this episode is a treat! Adam Powley and I discuss how our crazy minds work. I am sure you will get lost in our minds so you might want to listen to this episode with a friend so they can help you find your way back home. We dive deep into our minds and search out the very best for you the community of teachers who are crazy enough to go on this journey with us. Seriously, thanks for listening and there are some serious ways to come up with your next great idea in here so have a listen.

On this episode we hear from another gamifier just as she launches her game with her students. It is always a treat to discuss with someone the launch of their game. It is a time that is filled with such emotions. Join Teresa and I as we explore her upcoming game and the steps she took to get ready!

Guest: @teresagross625

Host: @mrmatera

Her Blog Post: http://teresagross2015.blogspot.com/2017/11/city-of-ember-comes-to-lang-lit.html