Well PlayED

S6.E4 - Filler Helps Make Us Full!

Awe yes, the importance of the filler. Filler games are so important to a good game night and they are just as important in the classroom. Have a listen to this episode. It will walk you through the why and more importantly the how of implementing some great fillers in your classroom.
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S6.E3 - The Power of History and Records in the Classroom

In this episode I jam out as the host of Wellplayed solo this week. It is a great episode that has us all look at the power of records in our classes and why we should not only use them we should share them with students.
I would love to hear from you at #WellPLayedPodcast
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S6.E2 - Swapping Gamification Stories With an Old Friend

In this episode Jason and I swap stories about gamification in our classroom. It is a fun chat with an old friend and I hope it helps you see gamification in a slightly different way!
Join in the convo by tweeting #WellPlayedPodcast
Enjoy!
Guest:
Jason Howse
Twitter: @MrHExperience

S6.E1 - Starting Off A Playful Year and Philosophical Ramblings

Welcome to Season 6! Truly honored to be starting my sixth year of podcasting with and for this community. Let's make this the best year ever! Share with your friends, invite them to listen, and make a podcast club. It is like a book club for people who don't have a lot of time. That sure describes all of us educators!
This year, we will be trying to be a bit more interactive. Join in and share out your thoughts on the topic by tweeting with #WellPlayedPodcast I would seriously love to have a conversation with you all!
Enjoy today's episode and the guest we have on here. It is a pretty fun convo that pushes all of our thinking. Hope you enjoy and have a great week!
Peace,
Michael

S5.E39 - I want to hear from you! Season Ending!

Welcome back to Well Played podcast. This will be the last of season five! Next week will begin Season 6! I can't believe you all have been with me that long.
I would love to hear from you all as mentioned on the podcast.
Share your endorsement or story of gamification as follows:
#WellPlayedPodcast @mrmatera
Or on instagram @mrmateraedu
Thanks for your support over the years!

S5.E38 - Attitude Check!

In this second to last episode of the season we discuss the power of attitude in both you an your students. Enjoy the episode and connect when you can on twitter or insta!
Twitter: @mrmatera
Insta: @mrmateraEDU

S5.E37 - Bring on the new folks - Theme!

In this episode we explore theme for new people to Gamification. We would love you to share this episode so they can start thinking about making something over their break!
Peace,
Michael

S5.E36 - Boss Battle Explained...

In this episode I walk you through my Boss Battle Setup. I love it and think you will too. Hang in there as this is one you have to try!
Thanks for all the support!
Peace,
Mr. Matera

S5.E35 - Switch On the Classroom

In this rare episode I discuss about a video game system that you can use in your classroom and some great games you can pick up. If you are up for some off the wall suggestions, than by all means have a listen. If you aren't, then just keep moving on and listen to an old episode or wait till next week.
Thanks!

S.E34 - Traditions in the Classroom!

Traditions are so important in our world so why not build them into our classrooms? In this episode we dive into how we can use traditions to better create experiences and community in our classrooms.
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S5.E33 - The Gamified Student After One Quarter!

This episode dives into the gamified student after 1 quarter in the classroom. So much to celebrate and look forward to in this episode.
Join us and start to gamified your course.
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S5.E32 - Studying! What do you do?

In this episode we discuss studying and study skills and how we teaching or don't teach them.
I would seriously love to continue the conversation on this topic. Hit me up on twitter @mrmatera or Instagram @mrmateraEDU

S5.E31 - Finding the Time

In this episode we are exploring the idea of creating time in our lives. It is a bit of a different episode, but one that I find to be truly important. I hope you all enjoy.
Love to hear from you on twitter @Mrmatera

S5.E30 - Items Items and More Items - Adv. Gamification Episode

Warning this is for advanced gamifiers only... Serious. No not really. No really. Ok it is truly up to you if you hang out for the next 20 minutes together. In this episode I wanted to make some tips for the advanced gamifier. I hope you all enjoy and share your ideas on twitter with me @mrmatera

S5.E29 -Gamification for Engagement NOT Management

This episode we dive into the idea of moving beyond Gamification as classroom management and really focus on the true power of gamification as an engagement strategy and style. I so hope you give this one a listen and really think about ways to move into the true power of a gamified classroom.

S5.E28 - Getting New Ideas off the Bench!

In this episode we have a guest! I know right! A guest... I am so excited to have Adam Moler with us today and we are talking about getting new ideas into play in our classrooms.
Hope you enjoy!
Oh and Take the challenge. Tweet me @mrmatera

S5.E27 - Road Rally of Sorts

Ready to take your students on a fun and epic journey that is self running once you start it. Well here it is... Ok this should have been a screencast but let's see how it goes here first.
Let me know if you want me to do a Youtube or EMC2 Resource based on this idea on Twitter @mrmatera
Thanks so much!

S5.E26 - Boss Battle Breakdown

Well hello there! Are you interested in learning how to set up a boss battle in your class. Well, this is a great starter podcast to help you understand the ins and outs of one.
Hope you enjoy!
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S5.E25 - Starting Side Quest in the Classroom

This episode is a short, concentrated one all about how to start building out sidequest for your classroom. Have a listen and enjoy, but more importantly, start building these into your instruction.

S5.E24 - Getting Parents and Students In the Loop!

This episode we are exploring how to bring parents and students into your new game. This is really helpful to educate the parents to what you are doing and why it works. Have a listen and pick up a few ideas!
Peace!