Well PlayED

S5.E23 - Getting Unstuck with Items!

Some many people tell me they don't know how to create items. They are not sure what powers to give students and think they will run out of ideas. I promise you ideas are endless. This podcast will help you think differently.
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S5.E22 - The Eve of a New School Year

This episode you catch me on the day before I go back to school. I walk us through some thought provoking ideas about a mindset we should have now and moving forward.
Have a listen and share it with others.
Thanks,
Michael

S5.E21 - Q & A #1 Crew Question Cast

This episode we respond to crew questions from people interested in adding a bit of joy in the journey of their students and themselves.
This is our first ever crew question cast. Let me know what you think. Want to ask your question?
Go here: http://tinyurl.com/xplapcrewquestions

S5.E20 - The Case for Sidequests

Welcome back to Well Played today we are talking about your journey into sidequests with your students. This is some serious stuff that can change your classroom in such a positive way.
Have a listen, enjoy the show, and please take action.
Feel free to connect with me @mrmatera

S5.E19 - New Beginnings in School

Today is a special day, I have Mila Matera on Well Played talking about entering our 5th grade (Middle School). This podcast is about starting new beginnings and hearing from a student. Additionally, there are some things thrown in there for us educators too!
We both hope you enjoy!

S5.E18 - Doing School Differently!

In this solo episode I share a core belief of Fully Engaged & EMC2 Learning. Have a listen and try to see if you can define your philosophy of education and your classroom!

S5.E17 - Giant Shrimp: Big Gamification vs Little Gamification

In this episode we explore the wonderful duel worlds of big and small gamification. This is a great lite discussion that will help you see the differences between the two.
Have a listen and share this with your teacher friends.
Peace,
Michael

S5.E16 - Beginning The School Year Right. 7 Ideas that work!

We all have to do it, but we won't all do it the same way. The beginning of the school year is a ritual that we all go through as educators. Here in today's podcast we discuss how I start with building solid relationships with my students and I offer 7 things you all could use in your class.
I hope you enjoy this solo episode! Let me know what you think.
As always, sharing this with a friend helps the channel grow.

S5.E15 - The Power of an Idea

This one is a quick one, but an important one. Take a moment of your time to listen to the ideas here and then use the extra time you have to try it. I literally built in an extra 19 minutes for you to go do this so what are you waiting for? Everything is there waiting for you to create!
Peace!

S5.E14 - Deal Me In - Card Game Mechanics

Another solo episode where we dive into the world of card games. We are challenging ourselves this episode to think of ways to use these mechanics in our games and or activities in our classrooms.
Please tweet me @MrMatera or Instagram me @MrMateraEDU and share your ideas!

S5.E13 - Changes Are A Coming!

In this episode, Ryan Stephans (@Coach_Stephans) and I are chatting about creating changes to our games. These are great examples for new and veterans alike to think through as they start to reflect over what they are trying to accomplish.
Hope you all enjoy!

S5.E12 - EPIC EDventure - Side quests in Action

I tell you people... This is the best of the best in a gamified class! You will love running side quests and seeing your students explore them and grow with them. Have a listen to another Solo-Pod that I did this week.
Let me know what you think on:
twitter: @mrmatera
Insta: @MrMateraEDU
Facebook: Michael Matera

S5.E11 - Getting Summer Started Right!

The school year is over... The dust has not settled yet... And your mind wanders. Well lock in and focus on these tips to make sure your summer is both fun ANNNND productive.
Hope you enjoy!
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S5.E10 - Resource Report 1 - ISTE’s 5 ways to Gamify Your Classroom!

In our first ever Well Played: Resource Report where we take a moment to look at a resource that is out there and share our thoughts about it we take Michele Haiken's ISTE article on the 5 Ways to Gamify Your Classroom. In it we discuss her five ways. This is great for getting started in your classroom. Along the way I give you some ideas to think about and avoid. Have a listen and most of all get started building your playful and powerful classroom today!
Blog Post: https://www.iste.org/explore/In-the-classroom/5-ways-to-gamify-your-classroom

S5.E9 - Wrap Up Tips

Another Solo Episode that has just me sharing some musings about wrapping up a game at the end of the year. Let me know about what you think of the format of this episode. Love to hear from you!
Peace,
Michael
@mrmatera

S5.E8 - Talking to Students about Gamification Part II

Today Jordan Billings (@MrBillingsClass)became the second person in our talking gamification series! It is a great chat filled with some great tips and tricks for you and your new gamified class.
Enjoy the show!

S5.E7 - Talking Gamification with Kiddos! Part 1

Today David Kehoe (@MrKehoeCSES) and I are chatting about how to talk with students about gamification. This is the first part in a series on this topic. This episode talks mainly about the items and how to integrate them into the class and how to tell students about them.
Have a listen

S5.E6 - Trying New Things

We all have been put in situations that we were forced to try new things. From college to crazy party games. You know what I am talking about! Well, today, William Stuchell (@Mr_Stuchell) and I are exploring the power of doing just that... Trying new things. Have a listen and hear some thoughts on doing just that!

S5.E5 - Target on Target

Today ushers in a new era! Stefanie Crawford (@MrsCford_tweets)and I take Well Played to 11. We challenge each other to a bit of a game and show you just how fun and easy it is to create a bit of fun in your classroom. Join in the fun and listen. Special chance for you to play with us if you listen till the end.

S5.E4 - The Company We Keep

In this episode we find ourselves in a giant ironic episode. The title is the Company We Keep, and in this episode I go solo! Ha! It is a great episode that talks about the power games have to bring people together! I list five 1/2 games for you to consider picking up. Don't worry, some of them are free!
Ok, have a listen and give some feedback on twitter @mrmatera Love to hear from you!