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 Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
In this episode Kathleen Fox (@Kathleenfoxedu) and I are discussing the power of gamification and how we have helped spread its goodness to others. Have a listen and hear just how this third grade teacher is rocking it in her classroom and PD around!
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
In this episode Will Carlson (@MrCarlsonsClass) and I discuss the power that theme has to create worlds, change lives, and help our students overcome any obstacle. Enjoy the show as we share just how powerful a theme really is for your class and your students.
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Today in the wonderful world of Well Played we are diving into the idea that play is for everyone. Fellow author and speaker, John Meehan (@MeehanEDU)and I discuss how play is good for both adults and our students. We make the case that you should be stepping up and adding a bit of play to your courses. Have a listen and get started playing.
Post comments on YouTube Channel episode 149 please!
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
In this episode, Ryan Stephans (@Coach_Stephans) and I discuss making ways that students can get deeper into the theme of our games with a choose your own adventure style of play. This episode is packed with ideas. Listen and think how you might add this dimension to your class game.
Picture of Map - https://twitter.com/Coach_Stephans/status/1222343916088889344/photo/1
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
In the episode we double back to one of my favorite guests, Paolo Tomomeo a 4th grade teacher. In this episode we talk about the power of collaboration and getting others to climb aboard.
So let's dive into it.
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
The power of play in undeniable, but if you want to try to then have a chat with these two. Love talking with Mike Washburn about games in education. He is so passionate and it really carries through on the podcast. Enjoy and be inspired to get into gaming in your life.
Peace!
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
In this episode we have a new guest with us in the Well Played community. Candice Healing (@CandiceCth) joins us from cold Canada to share a spice hot idea about adding a shop to her class. Have a listen to this idea/tool and stay till the end for another bonus idea! Candice is full of great game ideas. So happy to have her on for the first time.
Enjoy!
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
In this episode, Carrie and I try to give advice, motivation and some homework to all those who are still sitting on the sideline not sure how or if to start. Our hope is that you make this episode your wake up call.
Don't worry, if not, we will still be here in the future singing the powerful praise of gamification. Let's hope you hear us loud and clear this time.
We love ya, and want you as part of the team.
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
In this episode Paul (@MrYennePaul) and I discuss ways to start a game club at school. This was Paul's question and one I see as total natural. When you start to gamify your classroom, you start to play more games. Then you start to see just how fun these little guys are to play and you want to share them with your students. Well wait no longer... Hit the play button and hear how you could start building your own gamified game club!
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
This is a special Holiday special here on Well Played. Today we have a special friend Paul back with us. That is right, the guy who asks really good questions is here to share with you some really good games. Paul (@MrYennePaul) and I love games! We thought it would be fun to share with you some of our all time favorites. This episode is long, but it is an awesome one. Enjoy the show, and check out the Youtube of this to get links to all these great games!
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
This episode was a fun one to shoot. Carol (@missmac100) is a wonderful educator who has a passion for making learning playful and most of all memorable. Well, she also loves playing a good board game, I mean who doesn't, right? In this episode we talk about a great game and how it has inspired a playful school wide game.
Enjoy the show!
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Bam! Welcome to episode 140 of Well Played. I can't believe we made it this far along in this journey. Well this episode is a great topic. Today we are chatting with Jason Ashmore (@Mister_Ashmore) about what to do when you gain or lose a student in the middle of the year. This is something I think we all can relate to so why not all listen to it. I hope you enjoy!
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Welcome to the wonderful world of Gamification. Adam Geisen dive into this idea. This episode will help you come up with some wonderful ideas on the how and the why of gamification. What are you waiting for? Dive in!
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Talking with the author of Bold Humility, David Schmittou. This is a fantastic episode and one that is a fun one to listen to. This is the last of the AMLE podcasts.
I hope you enjoy!
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
In this episode Todd Bloch (@Blocht574) and I chat about our experiences in Middle School. Todd is the host of #MSChat and is an amazing middle level educator. Join us as we chat shop. There are so many things you can pick up from listening in on two educators talk about their experiences. Hope you enjoy. As always, you can post a comment on our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/mrmatera
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
This episode comes from my time at AMLE. I was fortunate to record three podcast when I was there. This one is with Brad Weinstein and Nathan Maynard about their recent book Hacking School Discipline. Both great guys and a wonderful discussion. There are plenty of well played moments in here. Have a listen.
Guests:
Brad Weinstein: @WeinsteinEdu
Nathan Maynard: @NmaynardEdu
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
In this fantastic episode Nick Baskwill(@MrBaskwill) and I discuss mini-boss battles. This concept is one that could fit just about any classroom. Check this idea out and the shared template on my YouTube Channel on Episode 135. Thanks Nick!
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
This episode is one that we all should have a listen to! There are so many great ideas discussed. Not to mention lots of great laughs. Have a listen to John Delle (@TheMrDelle) and I chat. So much fun... I swear two monkeys in a banana shop wouldn't have this much fun!
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
In this tasty episode Paul and I dive into how to keep his game alive and kicking. He wants to add new things and keep the game interesting. Additionally, Paul is working hard on fitting in all the requirements. It is a great episode and one that is a must listen too!
Enjoy!
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
In this fantastic episode we tromp through the forest of collaboration. Together, Stefanie Crawford (@MrsCford_Tweets) and I share out ideas how to amp up your student's collaboration in the classroom. More importantly, we discuss how you might do a better job teaching those skills to this generation.
Lastly, we coined a new phrase we would like you to start using millennium skills. Listen/Watch to hear how!
WELL PLAYED PODCAST
This podcast was the work of 7 years of building a community around the idea of all things playful and joyous in education. Have a listen and learn all there is about building engagement in your classroom.
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