Well PlayED

S2.E19- Going Back into the Classroom

Welcome to Episode 71... Only 29 more to go till 100... This episode finds me chatting with published author Quinn Rollins about heading back to school. For us, this might be just another year back in the classroom, for Quinn it is a step back in time... He will once again be going back into the classroom after having spent 6 years at the district office. Join us as we chat about what it feels like and what are Quinn's hopes for his and ultimatly our classes as well.

S2.E18- Video Games in Edu

While gamification does not have to use video games, it sure can help come up with some killer ideas. In this Episode Lucus Gillispie (@lucasgillispie ) and I chat about how best to do this and some favs of ours!

S2.E17 - Breakout Box to help Break in Fun and Facts!

Today's episode has been a long time coming... This one features a close friend and fellow teacher Chuck Taft (@Chucktaft). We are dicussing Breakout Boxes and how to use them as well as how to spice them up! Chuck is the master of the breakout box art. He will have you up and running your first breakout box in no time!
Addionally, this airs the day before the 1st ever #HiveSummit and launches the summits own breakout game. Go to hivesummit.org and get registered. If the conference is over, join the mailing list to make sure you have a spot next year!

S2.E16- Feeling the Jolt of Life!

In this episode John Meehan (@MeehanEDU) and I discuss finding the Jolt in life that gets you pumped. It is an interesting episode and something that I think is a unique look in the podcast world. Take a moment to follow us on this journey. I think you are bound to pick up some great things along the way.

S2.E15 - Gamification of Professional Development

In this episode we have two fantastic educators with us discussing Gamification of PD! Mike Wielgus (@mikewielgus) and Adam Geisen (@AdamGeisen) share with us their game and their experience with us all. It is a fun and informative episode. Give it a whirl you won't be disappointed.

S2.E14- A Year In Review

Today we have a brand new guest to the show, Josh Stock. He is a 6th grade ELA teacher and he just finished up his first full year of gamification in his classroom. Plenty of tips are shared, this is a must listen to episode!

S2.E13 - Game Plan

Mr. Powley and I are discussing games for the beginner gamifier. Have a listen and hear so advice. This is a power packed episode filled with good info so be ready to take some notes.

S2.E12- Gamification of Faith Education

This episode of #WellPlayed is a bit different. We are talking about gamification, but not in a traditional classroom. We are talking about using game mechanics in religious classes. There is something that we all can take away from this one as we all teach learners, and this episode shows that power. Enjoy the ride!

S2.E11- Gamification of canned curriculum

We call it Chicken of the classroom... Wait no, that is Tuna that is chicken of the sea... In this episode, Adam and I are chatting about adding a gamification layer over your canned curriculum. Follow along and pick up some great suggestions and maybe even an idea or two for your gamified classroom.

S2.E10 - Millennial Teachers in the classroom

Each year a new wave of millennial teachers come out of school and are ready to take on their first job as a teacher. In this episode we hear from Dan Klumper about these new recruits to education. It is a fun episode and an interesting thing to think about. What unique skills does this genneration bring to the education space? Come listen and enjoy the answers on this episode of Well Played.

S2.E9 - Trying Something New

In this episode, Adam Bold and I are exploring the power of trying new things. It really unlocks our creative side. It is my hope that you get out of your comfort zone and start creating today!
Adam's Channel: http://tinyurl.com/yambvsb2

S2.E8 - Getting Into Games

In this episode we offer two giveaways and drop plenty of knowledge. My guest, Dan Crawford, owner and opperator of a local game store shares great games for us to play this summer with our families and our friends to just have a great time with. I chime in from time to time with ideas of why you might want to get started with gaming.
Please join in this fun episode and consider picking up some of these great games mentioned.
Giveaway rules mentioned in the cast:
Giveaway One: Make sure you tweet a funny tweet why you should get a free ticket to #badgesummit and included me (@MrMatera) with the hashtags #Badgesummit and #WellPlayed
Second Giveaway: Tweet about why you want to get started with gaming or why you want to continue and Make sure you hashtag #WellPlayed and #XPLAP and include me (@MrMatera) in that one as well.

S2.E7 - GimKit Review with the Designer

In this very special episode I will be chatting with 17 year old designer of GimKit. Josh is a great guy and clearly has put his time and effort into making the best product he can for our classrooms. Come join me on this episode to get to know this guy better and discover a great product along the way. You and your students will thank me later!

S.E6- The Joy of Creation

Episode 58 is banging with my good friend Andrew Easton and I talking about the joy that is found in creation. Take a moment and listen to us talk about the power that comes from taking on a bit of risk when creating something new.

S2.E5 - Square One - Getting Started in Gamification

On this episode, Chris Hesselbein and I chat about getting started with gamification and some other musings on the topic. I am sure you will enjoy the show! As always, thanks so much for watching and interacting.
Chris' Blog: http://www.insertcoin.org/
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S2.E4 - Gamification found in Pop Culture!

On this episode, Adam Powley and myself will dive into examples of gamification in pop culture. There were many to choose from but we pick so really good examples. I hope you enjoy this wild ride. Enjoy the show and remember to check out other outlets for inspiration on explorelikeapirate.com

S2.E3 - Taking Risks as an Adult

Episode 55 is about taking risk... As the teacher, the adult, and old we often fall into a comfort zone... This podcast is to remind us what all can happen when you get out of that comfort zone. Enjoy the show and leave a comment with your thoughts about taking risk!
Guest: Stefanie Crawford
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5_MFuRfoHipRWBfC6Z9Hw

S2.E2 - Addons to a Gamified Classroom

This week's episode I have long time friend on for the first time to #WellPlayed I am happy to introduced Mr. Baskwill or @mrbaskwill.
In this episode we are chatting about the addons you can apply to your game. Give it a listen to or watch and I am sure you are bound to take away ideas. Enjoy!

S2.E1 - Homage to the greatest game ever!

Welcome to a new year of WellPlayed podcasts... In this episode John (@MeehanEDU) and I discuss our bottomless passion for the game Zelda on the NES. We always make sure we are connecting it back to our story as educators. This episode is a great listen for both ideas as well as to get to know us both better. Zelda clearly shaped who we are and how we see the world. It is our hope that it can do the same for you.
Additionally, this is the first podcast that has a video cast that goes with it. Check out youtube.com/mrmatera and look for the wellplayed playlist and start to get to know us even more...
As always, happy to have each of you as part of the crew... Take care and keep finding the joy in the journey!

S1.E52 - Anniversary Edition

We made it!!! Episode 52... One year down! In this episode, Carrie and I go on a walk down memory lane. We take time to honor those who have shared this space with us and look to the future for another great year of podcasts. I can't wait to have you listen to this episode... go right now and click play... If you are reading this after you have listened... well listen again!
Truly, I am humbled by the many people who have made this all possible. I can't wait to see what another year brings the show and the community. Thank you all!