Well PlayED

A podcast all about playful learning, #gamification, game based learning, and game inspired course design. Join in the fun with our crazy hosts as we talk about the passion of playful learning.

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Episodes

Tuesday Jul 14, 2020

On this episode of Well Played we welcome Rachelle Dene Poth (@Rdene915) to the show. We have a cathartic chat about going back to school in a year where we have so many unknowns. Enjoy the show.

S4.E14 - QR CHRONICLES

Tuesday Jul 07, 2020

Tuesday Jul 07, 2020

Creating a mystery in our classes with a bit of a throwback tech tool is just what is needed in your lesson. Have a listen to today's we have guest Jason”Howse (@MrHExperience) chat about the use of the game Chronicles of Crime.
Want the game?
Check out it out: https://www.cabbagesandkings.games/shop/chronicles-of-crime?rq=Chronicles%20of%20crime
Have your question for me...
Ask it here: http://tinyurl.com/xplapcrewquestions
More ways to connect with me...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmatera
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorelikeapirate
Instagram: http://instagram.com/mrmateraEDU
Website: http://mrmatera.com

S4.E13 - The Playful Classroom

Tuesday Jun 30, 2020

Tuesday Jun 30, 2020

Today we have guest Jed Dearybury & Julie Jones (@JuliePJones and @mrdearybury) and we are talking about…The Playful Classroom. Not only is it a good idea, but it happens to be the title of a new book by Jed and Julie. So lets dive into this topic together… P.S. You are in for some laughs!

Tuesday Jun 23, 2020

On today's podcast we have guest Heather Nelson, who teaches 4th grade on to talk about getting her started. It was a great convo with tons of laughs. We truly hope you enjoy this one.

S4.E11 - Back to Buildings

Tuesday Jun 16, 2020

Tuesday Jun 16, 2020

And we are back! Jordan (@jloughlin23) and I have created another podcast about buildings in your gamified classroom. Check this one out as there are building after building, idea after idea that you will want to add to your classroom.
Have your question for me...
Ask it here: http://tinyurl.com/xplapcrewquestions
More ways to connect with me...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmatera
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorelikeapirate
Instagram: http://instagram.com/mvmatera
Website: http://explorelikeapirate.com

Tuesday Jun 09, 2020

On todays podcast we have returning guest Jordan Loughlin (@jloughlin23) with us and we are talking about adding buildings and building powers to your class game. This is part one in a two part series about this topic. Sit back and hear some ideas for your game.
Have your question for me...
Ask it here: http://tinyurl.com/xplapcrewquestions
More ways to connect with me...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmatera
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorelikeapirate
Instagram: http://instagram.com/mvmatera
Website: http://mrmatera.com

Tuesday Jun 02, 2020

In this episode, Don Sturm (@SturmDon) and I discuss some of the great ideas and tools that have come from this online learning time.
Have a listen and enjoy the show!

Tuesday May 26, 2020

In this episode, Kyle Manuel (@TeachManuel) and I discuss both the value and the ways you can play board games with your students online. It is a great show and one you shouldn't miss.
Pull up a chair and get ready to have your mind blown.
Show Notes:
tinyurl.com/globalletsplay

Tuesday May 19, 2020

This episode is another great one. John Meehan and I chat about what our classrooms will look like next year. Also a surprise...
Enjoy the show.

Tuesday May 12, 2020

This episode is a unique one. We get to chat with Scott Rencher who is in charge of digital implementation of North Star Games. This is a fun discussion between the two of us as we learn both about the game and the gamer mindset.
Have a listen!
Show Notes:
https://www.northstargames.com/

Tuesday May 05, 2020

In this episode we have Dan Crawford, who is the owner and operator of a friendly game store. Consider picking up a game or two from this episode at cabbagesandkings.games.
Here we discuss some great games that you will want to pass the time with your family and friends.

Tuesday Apr 28, 2020

In this episode we dive into the wonderful as well as colorful world of sketchnotes with Carrie Baughcum (@HeckAwesome). This discussion was a fabulous and yet eye opening episode that shared some tips, tricks and some personal feelings about the power of drawing with children.
Let's give it a listen and bust out the markers together!
Notes:
My Pencil Made Me Do It
https://amzn.to/3eRACbt
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dE2wlRzY0Lu1IdXnzShxg
Colors.lol

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020

In this episode Charlie Mirus(@ATeachersTeach)and I explore ways to connect and build relationships with our students at this time of need and disconnection. It is a great discussion with a powerhouse in the classroom. Charlie is a great guest and filled with some great ideas... Be on the look out for the king's decree!

Tuesday Apr 14, 2020

In this episode Eric Anderson(@EricAndersonWI)and I discuss the idea of motivation for our students. It is a thoughtful discussion between to educators... That is one of the best kinds of conversations you can have right!
Well have at it and give it a listen.
Notes:
Game: The Descendants of Hedeby
https://www.hedebyconsulting.com/

S4.E1 - Power of Love

Tuesday Apr 07, 2020

Tuesday Apr 07, 2020

Welcome to #WellPlayed's first episode of season 4! Can you believe it? Three years of podcasts and we are still rolling. That is all thanks to you guys. Each week more and more people tune in or watch.
This episode is all about the Power of Love. I have a very special guest on the show this week. It is my daughter. I would give this one a listen to right away. It will warm the heart and remind us all that we should be a bit more playful!
Thanks everyone!

Tuesday Mar 31, 2020

Boom! Episode 156 has landed. It is the last episode in Season 3. That is right, we just completed three years of Tuesdays together. Thanks for being part of this podcast. In this episode,Fabian Hofmann(@HofmannEDU)and I discuss ideas of what to do for Online learning during this pandemic! Have a listen, it is a great episode!

Tuesday Mar 24, 2020

Welcome to the 155 Well Played Podcast. This time we have Thomas Berndhauser (@Tberndhauser)joining us from Germany. We are discussing the importance of continuing and maybe even starting a Gamified classroom during all of our school shutdowns. COVID 19 has changed a lot of our classrooms. Come learn some ideas we have about how to move forward with your digital classes.

Tuesday Mar 17, 2020

In this episode Stefanie Crawford (@MrsCford_tweets) and I chat about why we love to play board/card games with friends, family and our students. Join in the adventure with the two of us as we share our passion with all of you.
Don't forget to join in the fun over on YouTube and post your comments and questions.

Tuesday Mar 10, 2020

This episode we have a first time guest Charlie Mirus (@ATeachersTeach) on the show. It was a honor to chat with him as he talks about his game with 8th grade ELA. His questions that we are chatting about are all around the adventure paths that I have offered for a while now. Additionally, he is asking about building a great presentation to share the good works of gamification with others. This is a great episode for new and old people to the gamified world. So check it out!

Tuesday Mar 03, 2020

We all have been there. That moment in our year where we lose a bit of focus, feel like the tasks are too great, and that we are not strong enough to answer the call.
Well Paul Yenne (@MrYennePaul)and I talk about rebooting his game and working through the winter blues. This is a great reminder for us all as our games might have gone stagnant over the last few months.

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