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This is a special crossover episode of Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries. In this episode, Dustin talks with Kathleen Mercury from Games in Schools and Libraries. They discuss various topics like teaching game design, game-based learning, board games, podcasting, and networking. Be sure to listen in to hear a bit about their experiences on how games and education crossover in their roles as educators. Thank you again to Games in Schools and Libraries and Kathleen Mercury for a wonderful crossover episode! Dustin Staats and Board Gaming with Education - 2:08 Kathleen Mercury and Games in Schools and Libraries - 3:05 Resources to Teach Game Design - 4:35 Teaching Gifted Kids: Games Provide Complex Problems to Solve - 6:46 Game Design and Lesson Planning - 9:08 Experiencing a Game Versus Using Games in a Learning Environment - 11:00 Points in Games - 24:54 Connected Students - 33:55 Podcasts on Games in Education - 39:00 Kathleen Discusses Game Design - 43:50 Goals for Dustin and Ka

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin talks to Jason from Engage Games. Jason has a game called Element Poker on Kickstarter. Element Poker employs some very clever mechanics to help with learning the different elements. Be sure to check out the game on Kickstarter and listen in to the episode to learn more about the game. Jason also shares his experiences running a board game club and his inspirations for the game. Jason Bodnar - 1:20 Combining Science and Poker - 2:18 Element Poker and Game-based Learning - 4:45 Design Choices in Element Poker - 7:18 Dustin Backs Element Poker - 11:12 Board Game Club - 14:40 Final Tips from Jason - 20:20 Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page! Our Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their songs "Retro Gamer," "Mumbai Mood," and "Fizzy Jazz"

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin talks to Scout from Mockingbird Games. Scout is a History University Professor at Troy University in Alabama. At her university, she teaches courses in the newly established game design minor at Troy University. She also teaches a course titled History through Games. Her non-profit, Mockingbird Games, is responsible for the successfully funded game Face to Face published on Kickstarter. Be sure to listen to the episode to learn more about her wealth of knowledge in the field of game design and game-based learning. Scout Blum – 2:09 Playtesting and Feedback – 3:25 Mockingbird Games and Face to Face – 7:08 What do Students Learn from Game Design – 9:43 Reacting to the Past – 12:08 Other Games in History – 17:00 Game Design Minor at Troy – 20:40 Final Tips from Scout – 24:25 Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page! Our Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin and Melissa talk about game-based learning and gamification, Melissa’s twitter chat, #Games4Ed, how she applies the techniques from other educators to her own classroom, her entry into gamification, and some of her favorite board games. Melissa Pilakowski teaches English/Language Arts to 11th and 12th graders at Valentine High School in Valentine, Nebraska. She uses games in her classroom to motivate and energize her students to not only learn but build relationships with each other. She launched the Twitter chat #Games4Ed to connect and help enthusiasts of games-based education share stories and ideas Melissa Pilakowski - 3:06 Gamification and Game-based Learning - 4:47 Learning through Gaming - 8:17 #Games4Ed Twitter Chat - 10:08 Relationships through Games - 13:54 Challenges of Game-based Learning and Gamification - 15:24 Breakout Games - 22:55 Vocabulary Games - 27:52 Not Everything in your Classroom Needs to be a Full-Fledged Game - 32:38 Desert Isl

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin and Alex talk about their experiences using games, game-based learning, and gamification in their classrooms. Over the past six years, Alex Krempely has taught various Social Studies, English, and Drama classes in the United States, China, and Spain. He is a major proponent of gamification and has employed various game systems to improve student engagement and create a classroom community. He uses simulations, breakouts, and party games to get students involved and create a competitive learning atmosphere. Alex has also used Class Dojo and ClassCraft as help to manage student behaviors. Examples of lessons and resources can be found at his website: http://mrkrempely.weebly.com/. Board Gaming with Education Giveaway - 0:30 Alex Krempely - 2:36 Simulations as a Student - 4:23 Enjoying Teaching - 7:50 Prosocial Emotions - 9:20 Using Games from Day 1 - 11:25 ESL/ELL Games in Class - 13:50 Using Simulations - 20:00 Gamification- Classcraft and Class Dojo - 29

In this Board Gaming with Education Episode, Dustin goes over what to expect for Season 7. What's new you might ask? How about a giveaway to start! To celebrate Board Gaming with Education's transition from Taiwan to Los Angeles, we are giving away two Taiwanese related games. Listen in to hear how to enter AND listen for the secret word for this episode to earn an extra entry. Season 7 will also include some great interviews, updates to WorldsXP, and more Geek Discussions Episodes! Always feel free to reach us on social media. We would love a review on iTunes: Review us here! And go to our Facebook Post to learn how to enter the giveaway! Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support us by listening to us on RadioPublic! Every listen helps contribute resources to keep our podcast going.    

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin and Michael Matera from the Well PlayED Podcast and author of Explore Like a Pirate [Amazon affiliate link] talk about game-based learning, gamification, and board games. Michael is an engaging, fun and inspiring nationwide speaker and author, delivering keynotes, workshops and small group professional development to teachers and administration. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Also, happening right now, as of this episode air date, is the free professional development for educators, the Hive Summit. Listen to the episode to learn more about the summit, or sign-up now! Reach out to Micheal at https://mrmatera.com. Board Gaming with Education Updates - 0:30 Michael Matera - 3:10 Explore Like a Pirate and Introducing Gamification - 4:28 Student-focused Design - 5:36 Simulations in Learning - 8:26 Catan in Class - 11:05 Leani

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Alan Gerding from the Tuesday Knight Game Podcast and board game company. Alan is also a college professor in Ohio. In this episode, we discuss a range of topics from gamification techniques and the implications they have on behavior in Alan's classes to his game design journey with Tuesday Knight Games. So, sit back, relax, and listen in to learn a bit more about the impacts games can have on learning and hear Alan's story of designing his first game, Two Rooms and a Boom [Amazon affiliate link], with co-owner of Tuesday Knight Games Sean McCoy. Board Gaming with Education Updates - 0:30 Alan Gerding - 3:10 Gamification in Education - 5:45 Using Games and Gamification in Psych - 10:55 Leaderboards in Gamification - 17:45 Extrinsic Versus Intrinsic Motivation - 20:15 Why Does Alan Play Games? - 26:16 Two Rooms and a Boom - 31:05 Tuesday Knight Games - 33:40 Tuesday Knight Games Podcast - 37:40 Support our podcast! How can you support us? Th

  In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin sits down and talks with Jon Cassie from Game Level Learn. Dustin and Jon talk about a variety of topics ranging from the differences between game-based learning and gamification to using gaming elements in his lessons to helping teachers use gaming elements in their own classes. Listen in to learn more about Jon, Game Level Learn, the Game Level Learn Convention and how you can use some of his teaching practices in your classroom. Jon Cassie - 0:40 Game Master and Empathy - 1:55 Game Level Learn - 7:03 Game-based Learning vs. Gamification - 12:30 Tips for Implementing Games in Class- 16:34 Lesson Plans and Iterations - 19:20 The 2012 Election and Gamification - 23:05 Game Level Learn Con - 27:40 Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page! Our new Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Thank you to Purple Pla

[Episode Replay] This is an episode replay. Grace and Dustin talk about implementing a gamification system in Grace's class. At the time of the episode release date, the gamification system had no name. It has been updated based on playtester feedback and insights from other experts and colleagues. For more on WorldsXP be sure to sign-up for our email list. WorldsXP Email List In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin sits down and talks with Grace Withmory about gamifying her curriculum. If you listen to our Gamification Diaries mini-series you will learn about the process Dustin and Grace used to gamify a high school English language classroom. In this episode, Dustin discusses his design choices in creating the system and Grace and Dustin both discuss the successes and challenges of implementing the system in Grace's classroom. Our new Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Amped Up Learning- 2:34 Gamification Discussion Day 3- 3:41 Intereste

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin sits down and talks with Zack Hartzman from Hey Listen Games. Dustin and Zack talk about some unique lessons that Zack has created for teachers. He uses video games to engage his learners. You can find the games he uses in his curriculum, downloadable lessons plans, and reflections of using game-based learning at his website Hey Listen Games. Listen in to learn about a great website and some great resources so you can learn about Zack's perspective on using video games in his lessons. Board Gaming with Education Updates - 0:20 Hey Listen Games and Zack Hartzman - 4:20 Learning Cooperation through Zelda - 6:20 Monopoly and Economic Systems - 8:35 Hey Listen Games- 9:54 Pros and Cons of Using Video Games in Class - 13:39 Games and Student-Teacher Relationships - 25:10 What are you playing now? - 30:10 Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page! Our new Facebook

In this episode of Season 6 of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin talks with Grace and Jay about their expectations of the Moonlight Board Game Festival. In this episode, they talk about things they expect from the festival and things they are looking forward to, and they look back on last year's festival. Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Our new Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Support us by listening to us on RadioPublic! Every listen helps contribute resources to keep our podcast going. 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. Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Work It" for the live episode transitions. This song can be found in full on this music archive.

In this "Geek Discussion" Episode of Season 6 of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin brings on Jay and Spencer to talk about board game reviews. In this episode, they cover two gaming terms: "ambient sociability" and "naches." Listen in (or read below) to hear them discuss these terms and what they mean. They also share actionable items that you can do to participate in the conversation: Tweet @bge_games or comment on Facebook to let us know who your favorite board game reviewer is! Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Jay from Cardboard East and Spencer, "Northern Realms" Creator Homework Review- 2:15 Gaming Terms: “ambient sociability” and "naches"- 9:50 Board Game Reviews- 15:24 Homework- 34:10 Our new Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Support us by listening to us on RadioPublic! Every listen helps contribute resources to keep our podcast going. A

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin sits down and talks with Danielle Reynolds from DMR Creative. Dustin and Danielle talk about her game Nut Stash. Nut Stash is a fast-paced, real-time game of rolling dice and matching sets. Push the limits of basic math skills by pairing simple addition with hand-eye coordination, and non-stop dice rolls. 2 to 6 players split into teams of Squirrels and Chipmunks to compete to find and store the most nuts before winter arrives.  Listen in to see if this game has the potential for learning in your classroom or learning environment! Back Nut Stash now!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nutstash/nut-stash Danielle Reynolds - 0:40 Framing the World through Play - 1:10 Camp Counselor and Learning - 2:40 Getting into Game Design - 5:10 Nut Stash - 6:30 Nut Stash for Learning - 10:49 Curbside - 18:30 Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page! Our new Facebook Gr

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin sits down and talks with Wes Schierenbeck from Brooklyn Game Lab. Dustin and Wes talk about board games and how they can be a great learning experience for kids. Wes is the Program Manager at Brooklyn Game Lab, an after-school program and summer camp for kids; in the program, students develop social and strategic skills by playing & designing board games. Wes Schierenbeck - 0:45 Sid Meier's Civilization- 1:16 Jumping into the Program at Brooklyn Game Lab - 2:00 Educational Benefits of the Program at Brooklyn Game Lab - 6:15 What Else Does Brooklyn Game Lab Do? - 11:06 Programs, Events, and Activities at Brooklyn Game Lab - 12:05 Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page! Our new Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Mumbai Mood

In this "Geek Discussion" Episode of Season 6 of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin brings on Jay and Spencer to talk about Kickstarter. Be sure to listen in to hear what Kickstarter is all about. In this episode, they cover two gaming terms: "orthogonally" and "AP (analysis paralysis)." Listen in to hear them discuss these terms and what they mean. They also share actionable items that you can do to participate in the conversation: Tweet @bge_games or comment on Facebook to let us know about a Kickstarter game you recently backed or are thinking about backing. Or, in your opinion let us know what was the first good game on Kickstarter? Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Jay from Cardboard East and Spencer "Northern Realms" Creator Homework Review- 3:20 Gaming Terms: “orthogonally” and "AP (analysis paralysis)"- 9:50 Kickstarter- 15:24 Homework- 34:10 Our new Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Le

In this episode of Season 6 Dustin shares a deck builder review game for all content areas. He used it in his wife's English language classroom. Teams compete in groups to create the best deck by answering review questions. Then as a class, they compete against a final challenge. Be sure to download the lesson plan and materials below. Be sure to let us know how it goes in your class! Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Get the lesson plan for this episode! Our new Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Support us by listening to us on RadioPublic! Every listen helps contribute resources to keep our podcast going. 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. Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their songs "Fizzy Jazz" for the future Dust

  In this "Geek Discussion" Episode of Season 6 of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin brings on Jay and Spencer share their unique experiences about 5 games they have learned something from. Jay runs the Asian board game review site called Cardboard East. Spencer owns a vegan restaurant in Taipei called Ooh Cha Cha. He also wrote and designed the RPG system The Northern Realm.   You can also check out the games we talk about in the show below on Amazon! Games in this episode (support our podcast through our Amazon affiliate links): Jay's 5 Black Orchestra Android Netrunner Arkham Horror Dune Dominion Dustin's 5 Balderdash Kings in the Corner Risk Poker Stockmarket Game Spencer's 5 Twilight Struggle Mouse Trap Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Rising Sun Pandemic Other Games: The Captain Can Spell Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a rec