Podcast appearances and mentions of jon cassie

  Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode!   We start with a conversation filled with practical tools about games and gamification with educator, author and expert Jon Cassie of Game Level Learn and Qulia: The School for Deeper Learning. Then play along as Jon is subjected to The Five Minute Game Show where he has to determine whether the unusual games describes are Fact or Fantasy. Special Thanks to our guests Jon Cassie and Micaela Blie (and check out a great interview with her on our episode, “From Blah to Hazzah”). Our Edu-Gamerama Fauxmercial actors are , Yossie Frankel (Also our announcer) and Batsheva Frankel. And thanks to the wonderful band Distant Cousins for our theme song, Raise it Up.

It is the 99th episode of Overthrowing Education and today's topic is one I've haven't addressed on the show yet, so I've brought on Sharon Duncan, who works extensively with gifted students and their families. And I also bring back innovative educator Jim Hahn, the founder of Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning and Arete Preparatory Academy before that. Last time Jim joined me with the co-founder of Qualia, Jon Cassie on episode 77. And of course, Qualia is also the sponsor of this show. When a school sponsors a podcast called Overthrowing Education that tells you a lot about how amazing that school is. In our conversation, Sharon defines the various kinds of gifted students, and she also helps us understand how to best help them in our classes and schools. Jim continues to share some amazing ways to engage not only gifted students, but also curious students. And actually, these are things we can do to awaken curiosity in all of our students.   And that's about it. I'd like to thank my guests today, Sharon Duncan and Jim Hahn, and my fauxmercial helping family Yossie and Tuvia Frankel.

Navigating a complex world is daunting and it becomes even more challenging for people who think and learn differently. These students may struggle in the traditional school environment, particularly with engagement. They might even ask, “What's the point?”  But the traditional school environment isn't the only option and today's guests from Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning join this conversation about how their model of education not only engages students but prepares them to navigate adulthood with strong critical thinking skills. Qualia can be compared to an all-day intellectual dinner party – a place where brainy word play, clever argumentation, and surprising ideas come together in a milieu that provokes, entertains and inspires. Jim Hahn and Dr. Jon Cassie explain the importance of creating the space and time for reflection, reasoning, existential questioning, and the sharing and communicating of ideas and how this became the core of deeper learning at Qualia.   Show Notes: [2:15] - The focus is often on remediation for students who struggle, but critical thinking is overlooked. [3:37] - At Qualia, students take Philosophy courses every year to help develop critical thinking skills. [6:20] - Why Philosophy? What is it about this subject area that Qualia focuses on? [8:06] - Adding in this model of education is impactful as early as Kindergarten. [9:26] - With small class sizes, teachers can give students the appropriate amount of attention and hold real conversations. [11:51] - Through sharing and communicating ideas, students show their identity rather than letting their diagnoses be their identity. [13:20] - Jim describes the outcomes of this type of educational model. [15:45] - Having an influence on critical thinking early on pays off in adulthood. [18:53] - There are five questions that are crucial to someone's ability to think critically about anything they encounter. [20:51] - These conversations are so memorable for students. This “less is more” approach makes things simple but impactful. [23:05] - Content is important, but linking the content to the big questions is what creates deep learning. [24:56] - How do introverts do in this type of environment? Jim and Jon share what the culture is like at Qualia. [26:20] - Character development is another key component in these types of discussions. [28:03] - Dr. Wilson shares the online description of Qualia which is a depiction of meaningful, deep learning that can happen there. [29:57] - Kids are eager to make connections and adults can serve as facilitators. [31:31] - Teachers trust students to carry a conversation, collaborate and solve messy problems. [32:35] - The challenges through this model of learning are realistic. [33:42] - The focus on helping students develop connections and discover themselves prepares them to navigate a complex world. [35:30] - Listen to an example of a student's work on environmental justice.   About Our Guests: Jim Hahn An inveterate explorer of knowledge, ideas, contraptions, and cultures, Jim has taught everything from philosophy to chemistry to Rube Goldberg Machines during his 30+ year career in education. As the founder of Qualia: The School For Deeper Learning, Jim is bringing his renowned cutting-edge educational model to a new level with his democratic educational philosophy, unique teaching and mentoring approach, and innovative deep learning curriculum. Jim began his teaching career at Crossroads School, then joined New Roads as Academic Dean and Dean of Faculty, and later founded Areté Preparatory Academy to create a next-generation school for brilliant and independent young minds for over a decade. Jim has inspired many students to think deeply, care deeply, and forge extraordinary paths. Jim is the proud parent of an Areté alumna, currently attending Pitzer College, and a current Qualia student; both children are living embodiments of the impactful results of Jim's transformative and revolutionary educational methods.   Dr.  Jon Cassie Dr. Cassie has been in independent school education for 25 years serving in virtually every teaching and leadership capacity schools have to offer. His book on game-based learning, Level Up Your Classroom was published in 2016 and won a gold medal for best technical book from Association Media and Publishing in 2017. His chapter on social-emotional learning and roleplaying games, "Don't Split the Party," was published in "Teaching in the Game-Based Classroom," in 2021. He has also written for the tabletop roleplaying sector for about 20 years. Two of his books, Loot and Folkways are about cultural aspects of roleplaying design and are available on DriveThruRPG. Dr. Cassis also hosts two podcasts about education - "Many Windows" and "Game Level Learn." He has also appeared on a number of podcasts speaking about the future of education, given the commencement address at Northland Pioneer College, and has presented at conferences and forums on learning and games in the US and abroad. He earned his doctorate from UCLA in 2010.    Connect with Our Guests: ChildNEXUS Provider Profile Qualia: The School For Deeper Learning   Links and Related Resources: Creative and Crushed Children Who Think Differently Episode 25: Raising Differently Wired Kids with Joy and Confidence with Debbie Reber Episode 38: Understanding the Gifted and Twice Exceptional Child with Dr. Nicole Tetreault   Trying to figure out next steps in supporting your child?  Book a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Karen Wilson - https://www.childnexus.com/consultation    Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

In the last episode, I interviewed Jim Hahn and Jon Cassie, the founders of Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning to find out what their secret sauces to success are and how they can be added to other schools and classrooms. I thought it was important to also hear from some students at Qualia, Jiyen, Diego, and Ella. I asked each of them similar questions, as you'll hear, and I think their answers are very telling and informative for educators and parents. Also, I want to let you know about a great opportunity: I'm giving a free online workshop on a game frame for humanities classes called Battle of the Big Ideas which is like combining fantasy football (or other sports) with philosophy and big ideas. I've given this workshop at ISTE and other conferences for the last couple of years, and I wanted to share it with you. It's a unique way to help your students dig deep, think critically and creatively, and enjoy learning, in any humanities subject. The workshop is on July 26th at 4pm PDT. Get more information and register here. Lastly, don't forget to vote for your favorite fauxmercial (the commercial parodies near the beginning of almost every episode) for the Fauxsies Awards. The battle is heating up. We're announcing the winners in August to celebrate Overthrowing Educations 3-year anniversary! Fill out your ballot! My special thanks to my guests Ella, Jiyen and Diego. And my fauxmercial helpers (which, full disclosure, was taken from another episode), Yossie and Tuvia Frankel. Jiyen's Podcast Unknown Knowns  

In this episode, Jim Hahn and Jon Cassie from Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning and The Arete Institute, are not only my wonderful guests, but they also the sponsors this podcast. Jim and Jon chat with me about the many lessons and approaches more traditional style -schools, and actually all schools, can learn from Qualia and from its predecessor Arete Preparatory Academy.  Of course, we talk about some of my favorite topics such as going gradeless and authentic, creative assessments, but there is even more practical wisdom they that share - things we can start doing right away. I want to thank my guests Jim Hahn and Jon Cassie as well as my fauxmercial helpers Yossie and Tuvia Frankel. Links and Resources: Serving students in grades 4 through 12, Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning offers online and in-person courses for highly curious students looking to explore and expand their passions in an intellectually stimulating environment. Jon's Podcasts: www.gamelevelearn.com www.manywindows.net

How do video games give you the skills to be a successful college applicant? Hear about this and much more from Jon Cassie, Director of Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Irvine, CA. If you want to learn about the benefits of connecting the Arts with STEM, this episode is for you. If you want to hear how one can apply knowledge from tabletop games, board games, and video games to "real life", this episode is for you. TRUTH: There are real skills you can take away from playing games of all kinds. TIP: When you play games, you learn perseverance, you learn how to approach different problems from different angles, you learn that failing isn't the end but just means that it's time to restart. Use those skills! Apply them to other areas of your life, and when possible, let them help you clarify your mission and values. In this episode, you'll hear Jon talk about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and why it's an important reframing, you'll hear about his background in roleplaying games, you'll hear his perspective on how video games give you tangible skills, and you'll hear his ideas as to how one can hone their values. Give this episode a listen. You'll hear some interesting and refreshing perspectives from Jon! ________________________________ Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training Check out the Destination YOUniversity FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2489993244570408 See our website here: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/ Schedule a call with Dr. C: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule ________________________________ #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #highschooljuniors #highschoolseniors

On today's episode we talk with my favorite construction worker and creative business owner. The marriage that is Jon and Cassie Thompson. We discuss Construction, Art & the process of adoption. Follow them @wildroserevivalco on Instagram, help them out on their adoption journey at Bit.ly/JonathonCassieAdopt, find their Etsy store over at Etsy.com/shop/wildroserevivalco --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/againstthecurrentpo/support

How do we get students ready for the future of work? Why do we still use 19th century teaching techniques in our schools?. Hear the story of Jon Cassie who is transforming the educational system into personalized learning. Our Guest Jon Cassie is the Director of Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Irvine, CA. ... Read more The post We Are Teachers of People: Changing the Story with Jon Cassie, Director of Innovation appeared first on Changing the Story.

In this episode, Jon Cassie joins us to give us an excuse to talk about Star Trek some more.

Jon Cassie @joncassie is an educator, designer, writer, and podcaster. Check out his book "Level Up Your Classroom" http://bit.ly/2iZDYfN. Site: http://joncassie.com/ Music by Danny Baranowsky

We start with a conversation filled with practical tools about games and gamification with educator, author and expert Jon Cassie of Game Level Learn. Then play along as Jon is subjected to The Five Minute Game Show where he has to determine whether the unusual games describes are Fact or Fantasy. Then listen to Micaela Blie’s awesome story(Grand Slam winner on The Moth) about her gamified Oregon Trail lesson on In the Trenches. This episode is “sponsored” by Edu-Gamerama - a fake product we wish was real.

In this episode we talk with Jon Cassie about his rpg resource book Folkways

  In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin sits down and talks with Jon Cassie from Game Level Learn. Dustin and Jon talk about a variety of topics ranging from the differences between game-based learning and gamification to using gaming elements in his lessons to helping teachers use gaming elements in their own classes. Listen in to learn more about Jon, Game Level Learn, the Game Level Learn Convention and how you can use some of his teaching practices in your classroom. Jon Cassie - 0:40 Game Master and Empathy - 1:55 Game Level Learn - 7:03 Game-based Learning vs. Gamification - 12:30 Tips for Implementing Games in Class- 16:34 Lesson Plans and Iterations - 19:20 The 2012 Election and Gamification - 23:05 Game Level Learn Con - 27:40 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! Our new Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Mumbai Mood" for the desert island segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Support us by listening to us on RadioPublic! Every listen helps contribute resources to keep our podcast going. 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 Games in Schools and Libraries episode 115, Converting Games Into Instructional Tools, gamification expert Jon Cassie speaks with Kathleen about gamification of instruction as well as reward systems, and how to help non-gaming colleagues to gamify their instruction. Jon CassieBGG: joncassieTwitter: @joncassieWeb sites:  www.joncassie.com  www.gamelevellearn.comPodcast: Game Level LearnGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

This is a really special episode! We celebrate the first year of the podcast with the engagers, past guests, reflections, looking at the future, inviting you to the podcast and even a giveaway for the lucky ones to win from our email list (register here if you would like to participate!) Past guests talk about some fun facts from their episodes, comment on what has changed since their interview and give us a quick tip to implement today. The messages from guests come from Andrzej Marczewski, Zac Fitz-Walter, Erik van Mechelen, Bart Hufen, Candis Best, Dave Eng, Jon Cassie, Altug Yilmaz, David Mullich, Valary Oleinik, Scott Reinke, Vasilis Gkogkidis, Manuel Pimenta, Bernardo Letayf, Monica Cornetti and Karl Kapp!

As a veteran educator, and long-time gamer, Tracy is enthusiastically exploring and bringing gamification to her classroom learning communities, like her Chemistry class where the students have to solve puzzles and find the secret code to escape the classroom. She·s a masters educated chemist about to start her 15th year of teaching. She·s the organizer for the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Coalition of Gamers and hosts many gaming events every month, such as MEEPLE. When she's not gaming, she's exploring the world, planning another trip, or diving into new games and new experiences -- how about a content-driven escape room in your class? Yes please! Jon Cassie is Director of Curriculum and Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Orange County, California. A podcaster, gamer and teacher, he is the author of "Level Up Your Classroom," a practical guide to game-based learning and the gamified classroom, published in 2016 by ASCD.

As a veteran educator, and long-time gamer, Tracy is enthusiastically exploring and bringing gamification to her classroom learning communities, like her Chemistry class where the students have to solve puzzles and find the secret code to escape the classroom. She·s a masters educated chemist about to start her 15th year of teaching. She·s the organizer for the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Coalition of Gamers and hosts many gaming events every month, such as MEEPLE. When she's not gaming, she·s exploring the world, planning another trip, or diving into new games and new experiences -- how about a content-driven escape room in your class? Yes please! Jon Cassie is Director of Curriculum and Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Orange County, California. A podcaster, gamer and teacher, he is the author of "Level Up Your Classroom," a practical guide to game-based learning and the gamified classroom, published in 2016 by ASCD.

Dominion is findable at virtually any friendly, neighborhood game store. Go visit yours and you'll be good to go.Some books to read to get a much better appreciation of medieval Europe:Norman Cantor. "Inventing the Middle Ages."William Manchester. "A World Lit Only By Fire."Barbara Tuchman. "A Distant Mirror."On metacognition in education: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/metacognition-gift-that-keeps-giving-donna-wilson-marcus-conyershttps://www.edutopia.org/blog/8-pathways-metacognition-in-classroom-marilyn-price-mitchellFind us on Facebook.Jon Cassie is at joncassie at gmail dot com.Tracy Wazenegger is at tlwazenegger at gmail dot com.Cover image from: [https://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/392195/dominion?size=large]

CLASSROOM GAMIFICATION with a special look at 'Escape Rooms" from expert educator Jon Cassie  and contributing editor to "Game Level Learn, science educator Tracy Wazenegger

CLASSROOM GAMIFICATION with a special look at 'Escape Rooms" from expert educator Jon Cassie  and contributing editor to "Game Level Learn, science educator Tracy Wazenegger

The great gamer himself, ASCD author, Jon Cassie is our guest.

Jon Cassie and Tim Handley discuss the benefits of gamified instruction for all learners.

Jon Cassie speaks with Mike Irwin about his experiences gamifying lessons in a Detroit charter school. They discuss achievements, how students in class achieved victories in their learning and data on their assessment of their learning experience.

To reach Jon Cassie, email joncassie@gmail.com or on Twitter @joncassie or on Facebook.To reach Tracy Wazenegger, email twazenegger@gmail.com or on Facebook.We referenced the following games in this podcast:BamboleoBetrayal at House on the HillCodenamesEscape Room - there are now hundreds of these interactive puzzle games around the country. This link is to the Pittsburgh version. Great fun!Forbidden IslandFreedom Galaxy TruckerHaloLetters from WhitechapelMachi KoroMysteriumThe New ScienceThebesSetSpyfallZendo