Board Gaming with Education

Dustin chats with Prisha about her tabletop game cafe in India. They talk about marketing tabletop games and running educational programming at a tabletop cafe. Dustin shares his expertise in using game-based learning and gamification techniques. Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 1:18 - Introduction to Prisha 3:31 - Context for the Conversation and Understanding the Tabletop Gaming Market 12:08 - Questions for Dustin-- Dustin Tackles Questions about Using Tabletop Games for Educational Programming Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Splendor Skull Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Periodic Cytosis Rhino Hero Rhino Hero Junior Trap Words Ion Wongamania Rabbit Rally Snake Oil Superfight Set Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/prisha

Dustin shares his experience running a booth at a local event. He talks about some things he's learned from his booth experience and shares some data on the success of the event.   Episode Topics 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education/BGE's Tabletop Updates - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 3:56 - Introduction to Running Booths at Local Events 11:14 - Looking at the Data 14:40 - Conclusion   Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/brick-and-mortar-episode/

Dustin chats with Laurie Blake about the power of games for good. We chat about his company Stop, Drop, and Roll Games and its mission-- inclusive, conscientious, and immersive. We also chat about their game Earth Rising and how it ties into games for learning. Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 1:49 - Introduction to Laurie Blake 8:24 - Using Games to Improve the World 18:50 - Earth Rising 35:00 - Game Time Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Earth Rising Genius Games like Cytosis Capital Games Studios like Wongamania Pokemon Hero Quest Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/laurie-blake

In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin shares some resources you'll find as a part of the Board Gaming with Education community and some huge updates!   Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Webstore Resources - 0:57 Updates - 9:52 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com GET UPDATES ABOUT OUR BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORE: https://witty-leader-6961.ck.page/337039c715 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningwithgames Website Survey for EduGamer Points: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctMZ_CUeCcHB3-V0gvtR_ik8eOuKtPzsfv1m2RScLYSonjsg/viewform Call for Contributors: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/call-for-contributors-2021/ Episode 147 - Using Tabletop Games In-Person in a Socially Distanced Classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/using-tabletop-games-in-person-in-a-socially-distanced-classroom/ Episode 146 - Using Tabletop Games in Class Feat. William Brown from the Hungry Gamer: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/william-brown/ Board Game Crate: https://mrqz.to/boardgamecrate New Games Added to the Store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/shop/?orderby=date Kickstarter Calendar: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/kickstarter-calendar/ Wavelength Game: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/product/wavelength/   Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/season-12-resources-and-updates  

In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin shares his experience with using tabletop games in person this past summer. He talks about different games he has used and tips for implementing them and keeping students distanced. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Webstore Tip #1: Check out party games! - 4:02 Tip #2: Personal Whiteboards - 8:06 Tip #3: Connect Your Phone Camera to Your Computer to Project the Board - 13:41 Tip #4: Check out roll and write games - 17:58 Tip #5: Go outside - 19:20 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/using-tabletop-games-in-person-in-a-socially-distanced-classroom

In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by William Brown from The Hungry Gamer to discuss how he has used tabletop games in the classroom. He talks about several examples as well as dives into one specific example of how he used Thousand-Year-Old Vampire to teach writing. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Store - 00:00 Who is William Brown? - 1:50 Defining Tabletop Games - 4:13 Examples of Games for the Classroom - 7:07 Benefits and Pitfalls of Games in Class - 14:23 Thousand-Year-Old Vampire a Creative Writing Game for Teaching Writing - 17:45 Board Game Project- 38:14 Dustin Challenges William to a Game of Wavelength - 40:31 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/william-brown

In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Jenny Varrichio to discuss game-based learning and using it as a tool for formative feedback. Jenny shares insights into her research as to how we can leverage game-based learning in our classrooms with our learners. This is a perfect episode for diving into the reasons why and how to create an environment for the successful use of game-based learning. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Game Crates - 00:00 Who is Jenny Varrichio? - 1:17 Defining Game-Based Learning and Formative Feedback - 5:22 Exploring the Topic Further-- Looking at Research in the Field - 7:18 Why Game-Based Learning as Formative Feedback - 12:38 Dustin Challenges Jenny to a Game of Concept - 23:58 Get your board game crate now! https://mrqz.to/boardgamecrate   Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/jenny-varrichio

In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Peter Seiler, to best game-based practices for getting to know others. Peter shares his game Top Tale and how it fosters a great experience for getting to know your fellow human. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Newsletter Community - 00:00 Who is Peter Seiler? - 3:20 Overview of our Topic: Getting to Know Others and Game-Based Learning - 4:05 Fostering a Game Experience for Opening Up - 8:24 Top Tale - 18:08 Dustin Challenges Peter to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 31:39 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/peter-seiler

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Hamid Printer, to discuss running tabletop roleplaying games at a library or other youth programs. Hamid shares some amazing tips for beginners and veterans alike on how best to run a tabletop roleplaying game at your local library. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Hamid Printer - 3:20 What are TTRPGs (Tabletop Roleplaying Games)? - 5:48 How Easy is it to Get Involved in TTRPGs or D&D? - 7:32 First Steps to Getting Started - 14:20 Other Tips for In-Person and Virtual - 22:06 Dustin Challenges Hamid to a Game of The Emoji Challenge - 40:27 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/hamid-printer

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Dan White, CEO of Filament Games to talk about using video games for game-based learning. They explore topics such as defining game-based learning and where games fall on a game-based learning spectrum, how and what role game-based learning played during the pandemic, and what the future of game-based learning may be. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Dan White? - 1:40 What are Games? - 2:42 Video Games as Part of your Learning Environment - 5:12 Filament Games - 8:56 Dustin Challenges Dan to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 33:33 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: "A Theory of Fun" by Raph Koster RoboCo Carcassone Do I Have A Right That's Your Right Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/dan-white  

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin talks about implementing a tabletop game as a game-based learning lesson. In the episode, he takes this in three steps-- framing the context for using the game, pulling the learning outcomes from the game, and structuring supplemental materials or activities around the game. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Call for Resources and Game-Based Learning Lesson Development Course - 00:00 Step 1: Overview, Context, and Why? - 4:02 Step 2: Pulling the Learning Outcomes from a Game - 6:00 Step 3: Supplemental Materials and Activities - 9:56 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Werewolf Chemistry Fluxx Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/3-steps-to-using-tabletop-games-in-the-classroom

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Dina Ramse to talk about what we can learn as players from spatial awareness and spatial recognition games. We discuss the impacts these games can have on us and our daily lives and also chat about how these games have helped Dina's son. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Dina Ramse? - 1:34 Framing the Discussion: Spatial Awareness and Spatial Reasoning - 2:50 How Spatial Awareness and Spatial Reasoning Games tie into the Real World - 10:46 Montessori Schooling Philosophy and Games - 13:38 Dustin Challenges Dina to a Game of Is That for Real a Board Game?! - 20:08 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Feast for Odin Indian Summer Carcassone The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being by Simone Davis Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/dina-ramse

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Alex Lu to talk about what the player's experience is all about. We talk about this from both the perspective of the player and the perspective of the designer. We discuss topics such as inclusion and representation in games, what to look out for as a parent or educator on what games to pick up, and what designers should consider when designing for the player's experience. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Alex Lu? - 1:42 Framing the Discussion: The Player's Experience - 3:19 A Game for Kids and Adults - 8:52 Playtesting and Inclusion - 11:37 Dustin Challenges Alex to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 20:23 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/alex-lu

We're back with Season 12! In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Danielle Dabbs for Board Gaming with Education's first-ever VideoCast episode. Whether you're a parent looking for more ways to spend time as a family, use games to support learning, or are a hardcore hobby gamer and looking for more games to play with kids this episode is for you! Danielle shares some awesome games to use at home to support hybrid learning and homeschooling. She also shares some stories, insights, and tips on how she supported her children at home this past year with board games. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Danielle Dabbs? - 3:09 Framing the Discussion - 5:19 Growing into Board Games - 7:19 Using Board Games to Teach Content - 18:13 Dustin challenges Danielle to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 35:23 Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Hoot Owl Hoot Sleeping Queens Mysterium Forbidden Island Pandemic Tiny Parks Bearenpark The Quacks of Quedlinburg Some games mentioned in this episode for content learning (links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links) Hoot Owl Hoot Disney Codenames Ecosystem Sleeping Queens Money Bags Alphabet Bingo Planet   To see the full list of games that Danielle suggests check out our full blog post of this episode at: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/danielle-dabbs Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at-home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/danielle-dabbs

Dustin from Board Gaming with Education shares some updates and what to expect for Season 12 of the podcast. Check out the video format of this episode: https://youtu.be/t6iIdwOif5o Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: VideoCast and YouTube Channel - 00:38 Introduction - 1:36 Weekly Streams - 1:42 Instagram - 3:34 Our Website - 5:52 Newsletter - 6:18 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our transition music on the podcast. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/videocast-season-12

[REPLAY] Dustin and Grace visit Strategicon, a board game convention near LAX in Los Angeles. Listen in to the show to hear about their experience, what they think about the convention, and hear about some of the games they played! The convention happens three times a year. If you have the chance, be sure to attend, and let us know if you do! Introduction to Strategicon and the Episode - 2:05 Day 1 - 6:10 Day 2 - 8:50 Wrap-up - 11:52 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/strategicon-feb2020

[REPLAY] This is a special crossover episode of Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries. In this episode, Dustin talks with Kathleen Mercury from Games in Schools and Libraries. They discuss various topics like teaching game design, game-based learning, board games, podcasting, and networking. Be sure to listen in to hear a bit about their experiences on how games and education crossover in their roles as educators. Thank you again to Games in Schools and Libraries and Kathleen Mercury for a wonderful crossover episode! Dustin Staats and Board Gaming with Education - 3:46 Kathleen Mercury and Games in Schools and Libraries - 4:43 Resources to Teach Game Design - 5:03 Teaching Gifted Kids: Games Provide Complex Problems to Solve - 8:23 Game Design and Lesson Planning - 10:46 Experiencing a Game Versus Using Games in a Learning Environment - 12:38 Points in Games - 26:32 Connected Students - 35:33 Podcasts on Games in Education - 40:38 Kathleen Discusses Game Design - 45:28 Goals for Dustin and Kathleen - 62:08 Putting "Better" Games in the Classroom - 64:08 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their songs "Retro Gamer," "Mumbai Mood," and "Fizzy Jazz" for our interview. desert island, and post-production segments. These songs can be found in full on this music archive. http://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Terry Pearce to discuss the differences and similarities between game-based learning and gamification in both the corporate world and the education world. Join Dustin, Terry, and Dave on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: GBL Conference - 00:00 Welcome Dave Back to the Show - 1:01 Who is Terry Pearce? - 3:09 Farming the Discussion - 7:26 ROI (Return on Investment) - 9:53 Networking and Sharing within the Field of Games for Learning - 18:28 Investing in Game-Based Learning and Gamification - 24:02 What Can Educators Learn from the Corporate World? - 26:32 Dave Rejoins the Conversation - 31:40 Dustin, Dave, and Terry play Wits & Wagers - 38:32 Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education by Karl Kapp Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges and Leaderboards by Yu-Kai Chou Even Ninja Monkeys Like to Play: Unicorn Edition by Andrzej Marczewski More content from Andrzej Marczewski including the Design Element Cards Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at-home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/terry-pearce

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Steve Dee to discuss the importance of game design, how game design overlaps with other aspects of our lives, and what we can learn from game design through an educator's lens. Join Dustin, Steve, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: GBL Conference - 00:00 Welcome Rodger Back to the Show - 0:29 Who is Steve Dee? - 1:51 Tin Star Games - 3:28 Defining "Game Design" - 4:30 How to Think Like a Game Designer - 6:22 Student Differentiation and Different Game Players - 9:44 Leveraging the Creative Side of Game Design - 21:38 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 31:40 Dustin, Rodger, and Steve play Wits & Wagers - 45:12 Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Kobold Book of Game Design by Kobold Press Theory of Fun by Raph Koster The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses Board Games that Tell Stories by Portal Games Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at-home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/steve-dee

VideoCast Episode Preview #2! We will be launching our VideoCast on YouTube for Season 12 of the Board Gaming with Education Podcast. This is a preview of what to expect! In this episode, we talk about two games that we previewed on our Instagram channel-- Aroma and Werewords! What do you think of these games? Leave a comment below! Check out the video format of this episode: https://youtu.be/JOwD5zo6ynY Episode Topics  Board Gaming with Education Introduction: VideoCast and YouTube Channel - 00:38 Aroma - 01:59 Werewords - 6:03 What's to come?! - 10:57 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our transition music on the podcast. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/about-a-game-instagram-preview-of-aroma-and-werewords

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Shaun McMillan to talk about integrating low-prep game-based learning solutions for your classroom. Join Dustin, Shaun, and Rich on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Gaming with Education Newsletter - 00:00 Welcome Rich Back to the Show - 2:34 Who is Shaun McMillan? - 2:37 What is a Mega-Game? - 3:28 Defining "Game-Based Learning" and Giving "Low-Prep" Examples - 4:54 Shaun's Design Process for Game-Based Learning - 14:07 Low-Prep Solutions - 17:56 Rich Rejoins the Conversation - 40:32 Dustin, Rich, and Shaun play Wavelength - 45:12 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/shaun-mcmillan

In this week’s VideoCast Episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin gives tips for integrating modern board games into your classroom to create an engaging, rewarding, and fun learning experience. Check out the video form of this episode here: https://youtu.be/zrOSUV2lN3c Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: VideoCast and YouTube Channel - 00:38 Framing the Topic - 1:36 Tip #1 - Modifying the Game - 2:56 Tip #2 - Scaffolding the Game - 4:39 Tip #3 - Extra Activities - 7:15 Tip #4 - Gamify the Content with a Board Game - 9:41 Tip #5 - The 3 Pillars of Board Games for Game-based Learning - 11:17 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our transition music on the podcast. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/using-modern-board-games-in-the-classroom

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Geoff Engelstein to talk about the interrelation between games and other aspects of our world. Join Dustin, Geoff, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: GBL Conference - 00:00 Welcome Rodger Back to the Show - 2:34 Who is Geoff Engelstein? - 6:39 Geoff's Definition of a "game" - 8:52 The Magic Circle of Games - 5:51 Connecting Games to Life - 14:58 Rulebook Writing and Developing Skills - 17:42 Everyday Encounters with Psychology in Games - 19:55 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 30:21 Dustin, Rodger, and Geoff play Wits & Wagers - 41:13 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/geoff-engelstein

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Zdenek Lukas to talk about using board games to teach English. Join Dustin, Zdenek, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: EduGamer Membership - 0:00 Welcome Rodger Back to the Show - 2:06 Who is Zdenek Lukas - 3:23 Defining "Board Gamges/Tabletop Games" - 3:37 Example of a Board Game to Teach English - 5:51 Are Some Board Games More Effective at Teaching English than Others? - 8:04 Participation and an Active English Langauge Classroom with Board Games - 16:56 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 26:22 Dustin, Dave, and Erik play 5 Second Rule - 34:48 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Codenames Werewords Werewolf Funemployed Pandemic Snake Oil Debatable Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/zdenek-lukas

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Odon Sults to talk about ViewHooo and what gamified presentations can do for engagement. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Instagram - 0:00 What is ViewHooo - 3:19 Emergent Experiences - 12:52 User Experience with ViewHooo - 17:38 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, Rapid Fire Lightning Round - 18:47 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Book - A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/odun-sultz  

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Erik Agudelo to talk about diversity and inclusion in games and game design. Join Dustin, Erik, and Dave on this important discussion related to diversity and inclusion in games. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Shelf Stories - 0:00 Welcome Dave Back to the Show and Game-Based Learning Virtual Conference - 1:57 Defining "Diversity and Inclusion" - 5:35 Example of a Game that Uses Diversity and Inclusion in Games - 7:55 Why Diversity and Inclusion Matters - 10:42 Actively Considering Diversity and Inclusion - 19:19 Erik Share some Resources - 24:18 Dave Rejoins the Conversation - 28:49 Dustin, Dave, and Erik play Wavelength - 33:16 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Azul Summer Pavillion Floor Plan Magic Maze Wavelength Articles Directly from the Episode: Shelf Stories - Panel of Black Creators in Board Games | Chat with Friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVEaUOjE2Jg&ab_channel=ShelfStories Academic article (ACHIEVING KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER THROUGH DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE GAMES): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344332232_Grywalizacja_w_edukacji_i_biznesie R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Let's game the way to more diverse, inclusive and productive teams: https://www.ludogogy.co.uk/article/r-e-s-p-e-c-t-lets-game-the-way-to-more-diverse-inclusive-and-productive-teams/  Extra Credits Playlist on Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNhP5b9YafM&list=PLhyKYa0YJ_5BIUqSDPmfBuKjTN2QBv9wI&ab_channel=ExtraCredits Representation in Games Blog Post and PAX Recording Representation in Games — University XP: https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2020/3/19/representation-in-games Future of AI in video games focuses on the human connection: https://searchenterpriseai.techtarget.com/feature/Future-of-AI-in-video-games-focuses-on-the-human-connection AlphaGo | DeepMind: https://deepmind.com/research/case-studies/alphago-the-story-so-far Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/erik-agudelo

Dustin is joined by Rodger and Tantrum House to talk about their virtual convention TantrumCon. Listen in to hear why attending a virtual board game convention can help with integrating games remotely in your classroom and with family. Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com TantrumCon Website: https://www.tantrumhouse.com/tantrumcon.html/ TantrumCon Schedule: https://www.tantrumhouse.com/schedule.html Join the Chat in Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningwithgames/permalink/733415837314692/ Our Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/tantrumcon-2021/

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Karl Rahenkamp to talk about using board games to reinforce content and using board games to teach new content. Join Dustin, Rich, and Karl on this discussion of looking at best practices and some drawbacks for both. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Updates and TantrumCon- 0:00 Welcome Rich back to the Show - 2:26 Who is Karl Rahenkamp? - 5:08 Defining the Use of Games to Reinforce Content or Teach New Content - 5:35 Examples of Board Games for Learning - 7:50 Using Games to Introduce New Content in an English Langauge Classroom - 12:49 Another Example of Reinforcing Content (science) - 16:18 Werewolf and Wereword for Langauge Teaching - 17:17 Using Games to Reinforce Skills - 19:31 Take the Leap to Use Games in Class - 25:33 Rich Rejoins the Conversation - 28:49 Dustin, Rich, and Karl play Wits & Wagers - 36:19 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Werewolf Werewords Ion Wingspan Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/karl-rahenkamp

Dustin chats about what to expect in Season 11 of the podcast and a special announcement related to new content from Board Gaming with Education. Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/podcast-season-11/

Join Dustin and Rodger as they discuss plans for 2021 with Board Gaming with Education and take a look back at 2020. We look forward to a new year with our Board Gaming with Education community! Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/board-gaming-with-education-2020-2021

This podcast episode mixed the medium of our blog posts and podcast episodes. In the episode, and the following blog post, Dustin and Rodger chat about games that taught them something in 2020! Join in on the conversation by commenting on our social media channels or directly on the blog post! Episode Topics Introduction to the Topic - 0:00 Brief Chat about Social Media Content Creation and New Game Plays - 1:12 Game #1 - 5:43 Game #2 - 8:27 Game #3 - 13:01 Game #4 - 19:13 Game #5 - 22:43 Final Thoughts about Gaming in 2020 - 27:14 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/top-board-games-that-taught-us-something-in-2020/

Join Dustin for a solo episode discussing ways you can encourage your colleagues and fellow teachers to use board games. Dustin shares four tips on what you can do! Episode Topics Introduction to the Topic - 0:20 Tip #1 - Lead by Example - 1:46 Tip #2 - Host a Professional Development - 3:52 Tip #3 - Help your Fellow Colleagues Plan a Lesson - 7:06 Tip #4 - Play Some Games Outside the Classroom - 9:05 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/tips-for-encouraging-your-fellow-teachers-to-use-board-games-in-class  

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Kim Tolson to talk about using board games to develop soft skills. Kim gives some insights into ways you can use board games to develop soft skills and shares some examples of lessons she has developed for her classes. After Dustin and Kim’s discussion, Dustin and Dave continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Kim mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Store - 0:00 Welcome Dave back to the Show - 1:09 Who is Kim Tolson? - 5:14 Defining "Soft Skills" - 10:25 Open-Mindedness - 14:20 Entertainment, Edutainment, and Education - 17:16 What Can Educators Learn from Game Designers? - 19:58 What Can Game Designers Learn from Educators? - 32:23 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 37:44 Dustin, Kim, and Dave Play FunEmployed - 49:13 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Concept MonsDRAWsity Nerd Words: Science Dixit Monikers Pictures Lost Cities Word Slam When I Dream Letter Jam Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/kim-tolson

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin chats with you about some updates with Board Gaming with Education and shares some amazing board game websites and resources that he has come across this year. The list also includes a lot of suggestions for how you can get the most out of your virtual holidays. Episode Topics Updates from Board Gaming with Education - 0:20 Top 5 Board Game Websites (or adjacent resources) of 2020 - 6:20 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/solo-holiday-kind-of-special-episode

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Eric Slauson to talk about game design and teaching. Eric shares his experience as both an educator and a game designer and what he has learned from filling both roles. He talks about his design experience and how that has leaked over into his role as an educator. After Dustin and Eric's discussion, Dustin and Rodger continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Eric mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion - 0:00 Welcome Rodger back to the Show - 1:51 Who is Eric Slauson? - 3:11 Defining "Game Designer" and "Teacher" - 8:00 Game Design and Teaching Overlap - 11:02 Entertainment, Edutainment, and Education - 17:16 What Can Educators Learn from Game Designers? - 19:58 What Can Game Designers Learn from Educators? - 32:23 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 37:44 Dustin, Eric, and Rodger Play Is That for Real a Board Game?! - 48:08 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: MonsDRAWsity Nerd Words: Science Tatoo Stories Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/eric-slauson

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Clayton Whittle to talk about using games to inspire environmental action. Clayton discusses the journey one takes to become better environmental stewards. He also shares some example games and talks about how game-based learning can help on this journey. After Dustin and Clayton's discussion, Dustin and Rich continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Clayton mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion – 0:00 Welcome Rich back to the Show – 1:28 Sponsor: The World Game – 2:32 Who is Clayton Whittle? – 3:12 Defining “Games” and “Environmental Action” – 4:37 First, Looking at What it Means to be Environmental Stewards – 8:03 How Can Games Inspire Environmental Action? – 13:06 5 Steps of Environmental Psychology – 26:40 Rich Rejoins the Conversation – 40:06 Dustin, Clayton, and Rich Play Wavelength – 52:11 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Aris Eco Fate of the World Super Engery Appocolypse Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/clayton-whittle

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Grace Withmory and guest Jake Michels to talk about best practices for teaching board games. Jake shares some amazing insights into teaching board games! Both Jake and Dustin discuss the implications of teaching games in a learning environment and also talk about some things you should keep in mind when you teach your students or other players a new board game. With Jake's expertise, Dustin and Grace continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Jake mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion - 0:00 Welcome Grace back to the Show - 1:28 Sponsor: The World Game - 3:49 Who is Jake Michels? - 3:12 Defining "Teaching Games" - 4:28 Scaffolding by Introducing Games to New Players and Your Students - 11:02 Breaking Down the Teaching Process and Introducing the Learning Objective - 16:14 Keeping Players Engaged When Teaching Games - 22:36 Grace Rejoins the Conversation - 30:17 Dustin, Jake, and Grace Play Snake Oil - 49:32 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Point Salad Snake Oil Architects of the Western Kingdom Viticulture Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/jake-michels

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by Mike De Greef to talk about his game Bipolar the Card Game. In the episode, Dustin and Mike chat about the process of designing a game based on a sensitive topic. Mike lays out a strong blueprint for this design approach that is worth listening to! He also talks about the importance of raising awareness about mental health. Episode Topics BGE Updates - 0:21 Who is Mike De Greef? 00:53 Learning through Games: Magic: the Gathering and English Language Learning - 4:30 A Career Shift to the Mental Health Field and Game Design - 6:28 Bipolar the Card Game - 9:11 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 20:11 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/mike-degreef

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Hafiz Printer to talk about developing a game-based curriculum. Hafiz Printer shares his experience, insights, and tips for developing a game-based curriculum such as practical examples and decisions he's made for developing his game-based curriculum. With Hafiz's expertise Dustin, Rich, and Hafiz explore game-based teaching and look at the many considerations when designing a game-based curriculum. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion - 0:00 Welcome Rich Back to the Show - 1:28 Sponsor: The World Game - 3:49 Who is Hafiz Printer? - 4:31 Defining Game-Based Learning Curriculum - 5:22 Examples of Game-Based Learning Curriculum by Pulling the Game out of Content - 11:12 Student Experiences and Games - 20:43 Pitfalls and Challenges of Game-Based Learning Curriculum and How to Overcome them - 26:40 Don't Reinvent the Wheel - 32:39 Rich Rejoins the Conversation - 38:06 Dustin, Dave, and Brian Play Is that for real a board game?! - 49:32 Games in this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: 7 Wonders Timeline Taboo Trap Words Monikers Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/hafiz-printer

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by Damir Islamovic to talk about his game The World Game. In the episode, Dustin and Damir chat about the process of designing a geography board game. Damir shares his expertise in his design process and speaks to how he incorporated strategy and luck to make an engaging game experience. Episode Topics BGE Updates - 0:21 Who is Damir Islamovic? 00:56 Learning through Games: Architecture, Monopoly - 3:39 Generational Gaming and Board Game Cafes - 6:21 The World Game - 9:11 Designing for Educational Aspects of The World Game - 15:13 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 20:11 Please visit The World Game Kickstarter to order a copy! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/damir-Islamovic

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin introduces a new episode format. The show takes a more topical approach with each episode released on Mondays. Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Brian MacDonald to talk about abstract games versus theme-based board games for learning. Brian MacDonald is a psychologist who has supported children with learning difficulties for twenty years, in schools, treatment centers, and private practice. Recognizing the importance of play in learning and development, he recently started Brains On Games, a YouTube channel that provides overviews and previews of board games, emphasizing the learning skills that they practice. With his expertise Dustin, Dave, and Brian drill down into the topic of game-based learning through the lens of abstract and theme-based board games. Episode Topics Abstract versus Theme-Based Board Games for Learning – 0:21 Sponsor: The World Game – 1:42 Who is Brian MacDonald? – 2:23 Defining Game-Based Learning, Abstract Games, and Theme-Based Games – 8:11 Creativity in Theme-Based Games – 18:27 Abstract Games, Growth Mindset, and Fluid Reasoning – 20:12 Theme-Based Games and History Games – 35:44 Dave Rejoins the Conversation – 37:06 Dustin, Dave, and Brian Play Wavelength! – 45:06 Games in this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Codenames Hanabi Just One Project L The Duke Wavelength K2 Formula D Go Chess Coimbra Food Chain Magnate Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/brian-macdonald  

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin Dave and Justin from Coozie Games. They chat about the game "Buy the Vote!" -- a bidding game based on the electoral college. Dave and Just share a bit about their experience designing the game and how they incorporated a real-world idea into a game that is fun, fast, and educational. Episode Topics Who are Dave and Justin and What is a Coozie? 00:56 Learning through Gaming: the Electoral College - 2:37 Getting into Game Design - 7:35 Buy the Vote! - 10:40 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 24:55 Please visit www.buythevotegame.com to pre-order a copy! Social Media: FB, Twitter, Instagram @buythevotegame Support our podcast! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/buy-the-vote-game

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin and Rodger Moore chat about Season 10 of the Board Gaming with Education Podcast. They also share some ideas for using board games for learning and how they have managed to develop resources for various board games currently available at Board Gaming with Education . COM. Be sure to listen to hear about updates to previous Board Gaming with Education projects, resources they have developed for board games for learning, and the new format for Season 10. Episode Topics Introduction to Season 10 and Welcome to Rodger - 1:04 Second Chance Games - 8:11 Updates on Previous Projects from Board Gaming with Education: WorldsXP, Review Deckbuilder - 13:15 Board Gaming with Education Lifetime Resources for Board Games - 17:10 Season 10 Format - 31:30 Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "8-Bit Heaven" for our Transition Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Our Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. Included in the episode show notes is a fully automated transcript of the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/season-10-preview

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin interviews Matt Pinchuk. Matt is the owner of All Aboard Games, a Montreal-based company that provides schools and educators with games-based learning programs. The two dive deep into how the player agency that is present in modern board games aids in their educational value and how Matt pitches the distinction to educators that might be used to more traditional games. We learn about All Aboard Games and get Matt’s views on games-based learning and what he’s doing to share those ideas and grow his company. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Updates- GBL Course 00:53 Who is Matt Pinchuck? - 3:57 Learning through Gaming: Rulebooks and History Games - 6:20 Getting into Games - 9:40 Pitching Games for Education - 15:30 All Aboard Games - 18:36 The Games that Work Best - 22:00 Last Words of Advice: Get the Game to the Table! - 22:36 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 27:33 How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support our podcast! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/matthew-pinchuck

On this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin interviews Scott Kelly, an educator, and creator of the educational game Mathemagician’s Duel. He is also co-founder of the games company, BSGames. We learn fun facts about Scott’s history with gaming, his time working at Games Workshop, and how gaming came back into his life as a career after years of working as an educator. The two discuss topics such as keeping young students engaged in the classroom and the various challenges that arise with games-based learning. Included in this episode are an overview of Scott’s game, Mathemagician’s Duel, its mechanics, and educational goals. Board Gaming with Education Updates- GBL Course 00:53 Who is Scott Kelly? - 4:37 Learning through Gaming: 9th Grade Simulation - 12:05 When Gaming Interconnected with Teaching - 15:39 Challenges of Game-Based Education - 22:40 Mathemagician's Duel - 27:18 Last Words of Advice: Plan! - 40:19 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 46:50 How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support our podcast! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/scott-kelly

On today’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin has the pleasure of interviewing Jon Bobrow, founder of the game company Move38 and designer of the smart tabletop gaming system, Blinks. The two discuss Jon’s background in designing military simulations and large interactive museum exhibits as well as the steps that led him to the development of Blinks. We get a quick rundown of Blinks and learn about the development opportunities it offers its community of game designers and teachers. Jon also gives advice for teachers looking to maximize learning outcomes with gaming. Episode Topics and Interviews Board Gaming with Education Updates- GBL Course 00:53 Who is Jon Bobrow? - 1:13 Building Installations and Simulations - 2:39 Blinks Game System - 12:04 The Various Games of "Blinks" - 18:10 Developing Your Own Game with "Blinks Game System" - 20:50 Learning through Design - 24:50 Last Words of Advice: Growing Design Thinkers - 28:50 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 31:40 How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support our podcast! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/jon-bobrow

On today’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin sits down with Nick Metzler, a game designer at Spin Master and past winner of Chicago’s Toy and Game Week’s Young Inventor Challenge. The two discuss contextual learning and strategies for gamifying a classroom to effectively motivate young learners. We learn about Nick’s journey as a contestant in the Young Inventor’s Challenge and how it opened up his career and pushed him into the professional sphere of the game and toy industry. We also get insight on Nick’s day to day activities as a full-time game designer and learn about some of the games he developed. Episode Topics and Interviews Board Gaming with Education Updates- GBL Course 00:53 Who is Nick Metzler? - 1:49 Learning through Gaming: Contextual Learning and Gamification - 4:24 From Hobby to Career - 7:48 Gamification in the Classroom - 13:02 "That's Cheating" and "Squashed" - 19:54 Game Design Full-Time - 22:34 Last Words of Advice: Growing Design Thinkers - 25:21 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 31:19 How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support our podcast! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/nick-metzler

Dustin and Grace give some updates on Board Gaming with Education! Board Gaming with Education launched a course Game-Based Lesson Development Course! Grace took over the Instagram Account! They also talk about some games they have been playing recently! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support our podcast!   Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/road-trip-episode

We're back with Season 9! In today’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin interviews Dave Schultz, game designer and founder of Gridopolis Games in Long Beach California. The two discuss Dave’s background in architecture and how it prepared and led him to designing games. We hear from Dave about his game and system Gridopolis. Gridopolis is a board game that incorporates 3D elements to create a unique and captivating gaming and social experience. Dave also discusses the educational aspects of his game and the steps he took to efficiently test and prototype during the design process. Board Gaming with Education Updates- newsletter, YouTube - 00:35 Who is Dave Schultze? - 1:35 Learning through Gaming: Lego-Inspired Passion - 3:55 What is Gridopolis - 8:35 The Educational Value of Gridopolis - 11:07 Evolution of Prototyping - 19:10 Student Playtesting - 22:10 Last Words of Advice: Interaction, Creativity, and Logic-Thinking are Key Ingredients! - 23:00 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 27:50 Website: www.gridopolis.games Store: www.gridopolis.shop Facebook: @gridopolis Twitter: @gridopolis Instagram: @gridopolis Videos: www.gridopolis.video How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support our podcast! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/dave-schultze

On today’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin interviews Tim Eisner, a Portland, Oregon based game designer. Tim is the founder of the board game company Weird City Games and has designed and co-designed many games across many genres. Tim explains his history with game design as well as his games March of the Ants and Canopy, both of which are board games that explore concepts based around science and nature. The two discuss in detail the importance of making a game entertaining and what the inclusion of educational themes can add to a game to make it more interesting. Board Gaming with Education Updates- newsletter, YouTube - 1:48 Who is Tim Eisner? - 2:17 Starting Weird City Games - 6:19 Outside of Real World Concepts - 8:32 March of Ants Expansions - 11:38 Developing from Real-World Examples - 14:34 Choosing Fun Over Realism - 22:18 Last Words of Advice - 29:00 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round - 32:12 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/canopygame/canopy Website: https://weirdcitygames.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeirdCityGames/ How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support our podcast! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/tim-eisner

We did it! We hit triple digits with our podcast episodes. In podcast years, that amounts to about two years old, or so. For us, we have been releasing episodes since February 2018. In this episode, we get a visit from an old friend and chat about Dustin's aspirations when he first started the podcast, his journey along the way, and the future of the show. Listen in for some insights into podcasting, game-based learning design, and growing a community. Episode Topics and Interviews Board Gaming with Education Updates- newsletter, YouTube - 00:38 Rich Hill and Dustin Staats - 2:04 Inspiration for Board Gaming with Education - 5:00 All Aboard the English Train - 7:00 The Board Gaming with Education Community - 9:00 Dustin's Most Memorable Moment with the Podcast - 13:32 Learning Experiences with Teaching with Games - 14:32 The Future of Board Gaming with Education - 25:02 How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!  Support our podcast! Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Thank you to Dallas Welk, the editor of this episode! Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/episode-100