Well PlayED

S6.E24 - Summer Happenings & surprise at the end!

Hope that you are enjoying your summer. This episode I go over all the things filling my summer and the why behind them. I also ask you a bunch of questions and would love to hear your thoughts. Please share your ideas at #WellPlayedPodcast
Peace,
Michael

S6.E23 - Kickstarter In The Classroom

Have a listen to this episode in which we dive into this very raw idea that I had about running a classroom in a Kickstarter campaign style. As always I would love to hear from you. Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @mrmatera

S6.E22 - The Joy Filled Classroom

This one is after my own heart. Joy is where it is at. Let's work to create spaces and places that make us and those we serve happier!
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S6.E21 - Items & Power Ups in End of the Year

In this episode we discuss 6 items that help spice up the end of the year for your year long game! Enjoy listening to this one!
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Peace!

S6.E20 - The End of the Year

In this delightful episode we explore the way I end my year with student in a year long gamified classroom. Come have a listen and think through how you might wrap up your year.

S6.E19 - Agents of Agency

In this episode I look at the power of agency in our lives, in games, and ultimately lead us to think about it in our classrooms.
Make a choice to listen to this podcast and how it might change your instruction today!
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S6.E18 - EDU Incubators and Accelerators in your classroom

In this episode we discuss my favorite time of year and how we can create great change in our classrooms right here, right now!
Enjoy and don't forget to interact at #WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera

S6.E17 - Danger Cards

In this episode I discuss a great review game I use in my classroom. I walk you through the why and how it works and help you get all set for running it in your classroom.
Enjoy!

S6.E16 - Player Theory For Powerhouse Learning

Come enjoy learning about 4 new lenses we can view our course and lesson design. I promise this is worth your time as it will help you understand and even reach more students. Have a listen and share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast @mrmatera

S6.E15 - Easter Eggs Everywhere!

Easter Eggs are one of my favorite game mechanics. Take a moment to listen to these ideas and see how you could be adding a bit of a surprise to your classroom!

S6.E14 - Big Boards Big Times!

Have a listen to this week's Well Played. Today Fabian Hofmann (@Hofmannedu) with us talking about big and little games he has used and made in his class. Unlock some fun in your life and classroom by picking up some of these today!
Love to hear from you:
#WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera

S6.E13 - Creation as an Act of Empowerment

This podcast discusses one of my favorite aspects of teaching and living... That is creating!
Have a listen, then share your thoughts at #WellPlayedPodcast and @mrmatera
Peace!

S6.E12 - FIRST FULL YEAR OF GAMIFICATION

In this episode we chat with Shaun Moriarty (@MoriartyHistory) about his first year into the gamified classroom. Come join the conversation and learn from and with him on his journey!

S6.E11 - Student Engineers!

This solo-cast has me discussing how my students help design the game and some tips for having your students do the same. I hope you enjoy and I hope to hear from you on #WellPlayedPodcast and @MrMatera

S6.E10 - How Playful Learning Changes Classrooms & Students

Today we have a dynamic duo with Jennifer Toney and Faith Guy. They are teacher and student teacher pair that are doing some great things in the classroom. I love hearing how gamification has impacted the direction of both their current and future classrooms!
Have a listen and enjoy their empowering story. Who knows, maybe you will just take that first step you have been saying you were going to for a while.

S6.E9 - Challenge Accepted

Great episode in which we explore the power of differentiation in the gamified classroom. It is power packed and ready for you to launch into some awesome change in your classroom.
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S6.E8 - Gamification in the Elementary Class

In today's episode we have two wonderful people Jamie and Tobin Halsey (@mrsjamiehalsey @halseytobin)
They are 2nd and 4th grade teachers and are here to share why they do what they do and why it is so important! Come along and have a listen! Share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast

S6.E7 - Badging Done Right!

In this power packed episode I run through some badging tips, but for the most part this is a foundational episode that will teach you the 5 Rs of badging that you should think about when creating a badging system.
Please reflect on this episode and write #WellPlayedPodcast your thoughts!

S6.E6 - EMC2 In The Wild Episode with Guest Justin Owens

Hello everyone to our first EMC2 In the Wild Episode. These episodes are when a teacher shares a story of using one of the resources in their classroom and the impact it has made. We hope this inspires you to take the leap and use these resources in your classroom.
Today's guest is Justin Owens (@MrOwens_Math) He is a math teacher and a fantastic guy. We hope you enjoy the episode.
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S6.E.5 - The Power of One!

While this is a different topic I hope your find it motivating and inspiring for you to listen to and TAKE ACTION in your lives.
It is 15 minutes and I would love to hear what you think and what changes you are thinking about. Post your call to action on #WellPlayedPodcast hashtag!