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In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Shaun McMillan to talk about integrating low-prep game-based learning solutions for your classroom. Join Dustin, Shaun, and Rich on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Gaming with Education Newsletter - 00:00 Welcome Rich Back to the Show - 2:34 Who is Shaun McMillan? - 2:37 What is a Mega-Game? - 3:28 Defining "Game-Based Learning" and Giving "Low-Prep" Examples - 4:54 Shaun's Design Process for Game-Based Learning - 14:07 Low-Prep Solutions - 17:56 Rich Rejoins the Conversation - 40:32 Dustin, Rich, and Shaun play Wavelength - 45:12 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his c

In this week’s VideoCast Episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin gives tips for integrating modern board games into your classroom to create an engaging, rewarding, and fun learning experience. Check out the video form of this episode here: https://youtu.be/zrOSUV2lN3c Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: VideoCast and YouTube Channel - 00:38 Framing the Topic - 1:36 Tip #1 - Modifying the Game - 2:56 Tip #2 - Scaffolding the Game - 4:39 Tip #3 - Extra Activities - 7:15 Tip #4 - Gamify the Content with a Board Game - 9:41 Tip #5 - The 3 Pillars of Board Games for Game-based Learning - 11:17 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our transition music on the podcast. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Geoff Engelstein to talk about the interrelation between games and other aspects of our world. Join Dustin, Geoff, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: GBL Conference - 00:00 Welcome Rodger Back to the Show - 2:34 Who is Geoff Engelstein? - 6:39 Geoff's Definition of a "game" - 8:52 The Magic Circle of Games - 5:51 Connecting Games to Life - 14:58 Rulebook Writing and Developing Skills - 17:42 Everyday Encounters with Psychology in Games - 19:55 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 30:21 Dustin, Rodger, and Geoff play Wits & Wagers - 41:13 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetec

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Zdenek Lukas to talk about using board games to teach English. Join Dustin, Zdenek, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: EduGamer Membership - 0:00 Welcome Rodger Back to the Show - 2:06 Who is Zdenek Lukas - 3:23 Defining "Board Gamges/Tabletop Games" - 3:37 Example of a Board Game to Teach English - 5:51 Are Some Board Games More Effective at Teaching English than Others? - 8:04 Participation and an Active English Langauge Classroom with Board Games - 16:56 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 26:22 Dustin, Dave, and Erik play 5 Second Rule - 34:48 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Codenames Werewords Werewolf Funemployed Pandemic Snake Oil Debatable Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purpl

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Odon Sults to talk about ViewHooo and what gamified presentations can do for engagement. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Instagram - 0:00 What is ViewHooo - 3:19 Emergent Experiences - 12:52 User Experience with ViewHooo - 17:38 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, Rapid Fire Lightning Round - 18:47 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Book - A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Erik Agudelo to talk about diversity and inclusion in games and game design. Join Dustin, Erik, and Dave on this important discussion related to diversity and inclusion in games. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Shelf Stories - 0:00 Welcome Dave Back to the Show and Game-Based Learning Virtual Conference - 1:57 Defining "Diversity and Inclusion" - 5:35 Example of a Game that Uses Diversity and Inclusion in Games - 7:55 Why Diversity and Inclusion Matters - 10:42 Actively Considering Diversity and Inclusion - 19:19 Erik Share some Resources - 24:18 Dave Rejoins the Conversation - 28:49 Dustin, Dave, and Erik play Wavelength - 33:16 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Azul Summer Pavillion Floor Plan Magic Maze Wavelength Articles Directly from the Episode: Shelf Stories - Panel of Black Creat

Dustin is joined by Rodger and Tantrum House to talk about their virtual convention TantrumCon. Listen in to hear why attending a virtual board game convention can help with integrating games remotely in your classroom and with family. Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com TantrumCon Website: https://www.tantrumhouse.com/tantrumcon.html/ TantrumCon Schedule: https://www.tantrumhouse.com/schedule.html Join the Chat in Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningwithgames/permalink/733415837314692/ Our Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/tantrumcon-2021/

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Karl Rahenkamp to talk about using board games to reinforce content and using board games to teach new content. Join Dustin, Rich, and Karl on this discussion of looking at best practices and some drawbacks for both. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Updates and TantrumCon- 0:00 Welcome Rich back to the Show - 2:26 Who is Karl Rahenkamp? - 5:08 Defining the Use of Games to Reinforce Content or Teach New Content - 5:35 Examples of Board Games for Learning - 7:50 Using Games to Introduce New Content in an English Langauge Classroom - 12:49 Another Example of Reinforcing Content (science) - 16:18 Werewolf and Wereword for Langauge Teaching - 17:17 Using Games to Reinforce Skills - 19:31 Take the Leap to Use Games in Class - 25:33 Rich Rejoins the Conversation - 28:49 Dustin, Rich, and Karl play Wits & Wagers - 36:19 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Educatio

Dustin chats about what to expect in Season 11 of the podcast and a special announcement related to new content from Board Gaming with Education. Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/podcast-season-11/

Join Dustin and Rodger as they discuss plans for 2021 with Board Gaming with Education and take a look back at 2020. We look forward to a new year with our Board Gaming with Education community! Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/board-gaming-with-education-2020-2021

This podcast episode mixed the medium of our blog posts and podcast episodes. In the episode, and the following blog post, Dustin and Rodger chat about games that taught them something in 2020! Join in on the conversation by commenting on our social media channels or directly on the blog post! Episode Topics Introduction to the Topic - 0:00 Brief Chat about Social Media Content Creation and New Game Plays - 1:12 Game #1 - 5:43 Game #2 - 8:27 Game #3 - 13:01 Game #4 - 19:13 Game #5 - 22:43 Final Thoughts about Gaming in 2020 - 27:14 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/top-board-games-that-taught-us-something-in-2020/

Join Dustin for a solo episode discussing ways you can encourage your colleagues and fellow teachers to use board games. Dustin shares four tips on what you can do! Episode Topics Introduction to the Topic - 0:20 Tip #1 - Lead by Example - 1:46 Tip #2 - Host a Professional Development - 3:52 Tip #3 - Help your Fellow Colleagues Plan a Lesson - 7:06 Tip #4 - Play Some Games Outside the Classroom - 9:05 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/tips-for-encouraging-your-fellow-teachers-to-use-board-games-in-class  

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Kim Tolson to talk about using board games to develop soft skills. Kim gives some insights into ways you can use board games to develop soft skills and shares some examples of lessons she has developed for her classes. After Dustin and Kim’s discussion, Dustin and Dave continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Kim mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Store - 0:00 Welcome Dave back to the Show - 1:09 Who is Kim Tolson? - 5:14 Defining "Soft Skills" - 10:25 Open-Mindedness - 14:20 Entertainment, Edutainment, and Education - 17:16 What Can Educators Learn from Game Designers? - 19:58 What Can Game Designers Learn from Educators? - 32:23 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 37:44 Dustin, Kim, and Dave Play FunEmployed - 49:13 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Concept MonsDRAWsity

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin chats with you about some updates with Board Gaming with Education and shares some amazing board game websites and resources that he has come across this year. The list also includes a lot of suggestions for how you can get the most out of your virtual holidays. Episode Topics Updates from Board Gaming with Education - 0:20 Top 5 Board Game Websites (or adjacent resources) of 2020 - 6:20 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/solo-holiday-kind-of-special-episode

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Eric Slauson to talk about game design and teaching. Eric shares his experience as both an educator and a game designer and what he has learned from filling both roles. He talks about his design experience and how that has leaked over into his role as an educator. After Dustin and Eric's discussion, Dustin and Rodger continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Eric mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion - 0:00 Welcome Rodger back to the Show - 1:51 Who is Eric Slauson? - 3:11 Defining "Game Designer" and "Teacher" - 8:00 Game Design and Teaching Overlap - 11:02 Entertainment, Edutainment, and Education - 17:16 What Can Educators Learn from Game Designers? - 19:58 What Can Game Designers Learn from Educators? - 32:23 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 37:44 Dustin, Eric, and Rodger Play Is That for Real a Board Game?! - 48:08 Games from

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Clayton Whittle to talk about using games to inspire environmental action. Clayton discusses the journey one takes to become better environmental stewards. He also shares some example games and talks about how game-based learning can help on this journey. After Dustin and Clayton's discussion, Dustin and Rich continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Clayton mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion – 0:00 Welcome Rich back to the Show – 1:28 Sponsor: The World Game – 2:32 Who is Clayton Whittle? – 3:12 Defining “Games” and “Environmental Action” – 4:37 First, Looking at What it Means to be Environmental Stewards – 8:03 How Can Games Inspire Environmental Action? – 13:06 5 Steps of Environmental Psychology – 26:40 Rich Rejoins the Conversation – 40:06 Dustin, Clayton, and Rich Play Wavelength – 52:11 Games from this Episode [Links include gam

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Grace Withmory and guest Jake Michels to talk about best practices for teaching board games. Jake shares some amazing insights into teaching board games! Both Jake and Dustin discuss the implications of teaching games in a learning environment and also talk about some things you should keep in mind when you teach your students or other players a new board game. With Jake's expertise, Dustin and Grace continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Jake mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion - 0:00 Welcome Grace back to the Show - 1:28 Sponsor: The World Game - 3:49 Who is Jake Michels? - 3:12 Defining "Teaching Games" - 4:28 Scaffolding by Introducing Games to New Players and Your Students - 11:02 Breaking Down the Teaching Process and Introducing the Learning Objective - 16:14 Keeping Players Engaged When Teaching Games - 22:36 Grace Rejoins the Conversation - 30:

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by Mike De Greef to talk about his game Bipolar the Card Game. In the episode, Dustin and Mike chat about the process of designing a game based on a sensitive topic. Mike lays out a strong blueprint for this design approach that is worth listening to! He also talks about the importance of raising awareness about mental health. Episode Topics BGE Updates - 0:21 Who is Mike De Greef? 00:53 Learning through Games: Magic: the Gathering and English Language Learning - 4:30 A Career Shift to the Mental Health Field and Game Design - 6:28 Bipolar the Card Game - 9:11 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 20:11 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contrib

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Hafiz Printer to talk about developing a game-based curriculum. Hafiz Printer shares his experience, insights, and tips for developing a game-based curriculum such as practical examples and decisions he's made for developing his game-based curriculum. With Hafiz's expertise Dustin, Rich, and Hafiz explore game-based teaching and look at the many considerations when designing a game-based curriculum. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion - 0:00 Welcome Rich Back to the Show - 1:28 Sponsor: The World Game - 3:49 Who is Hafiz Printer? - 4:31 Defining Game-Based Learning Curriculum - 5:22 Examples of Game-Based Learning Curriculum by Pulling the Game out of Content - 11:12 Student Experiences and Games - 20:43 Pitfalls and Challenges of Game-Based Learning Curriculum and How to Overcome them - 26:40 Don't Reinvent the Wheel - 32:39 Rich Rejoins the Conversation - 38:06 Dustin, Dave, and

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by Damir Islamovic to talk about his game The World Game. In the episode, Dustin and Damir chat about the process of designing a geography board game. Damir shares his expertise in his design process and speaks to how he incorporated strategy and luck to make an engaging game experience. Episode Topics BGE Updates - 0:21 Who is Damir Islamovic? 00:56 Learning through Games: Architecture, Monopoly - 3:39 Generational Gaming and Board Game Cafes - 6:21 The World Game - 9:11 Designing for Educational Aspects of The World Game - 15:13 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 20:11 Please visit The World Game Kickstarter to order a copy! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thu