Podcast appearances and mentions of michael matera

Welcome back to a fresh episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we dive into the joys and challenges of breaking away from a "frictionless" learning environment to embrace novelty and active engagement in the classroom. From playful lawsuits with "The Firm" to discussions about middle schoolers' peak altruistic learning phase, Michael Matera joins us to share his gamified insights and classroom adventures. We explore balancing creativity and structure, the value of failure, and why sticky brains need recall, not cramming. Plus, don't miss the cooperative game that turns Texas Hold'em into a heist in our ever-popular segment, "What'cha been playin'...?" Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - The Gang Boardgame - EMC2Learning --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support

This week on The Good Life EDU Podcast, John Meehan of EMC2 Learning joins us for a conversation on student engagement, playful learning, and how educators can get connected to the resources and support that he and Michael Matera provide through their company. John will be in Nebraska for two days of fun and professional learning in November as he works with our ESU PDO TLT affiliate, and this episode previews the ideas, energy, and thoughtful approach to lesson design that educators can expect from that experience. To learn more about EMC2 Learning, visit https://emc2learning.com/ To register an entire staff for a subscription to EMC2 Learning's resources, contact the ESUCC Coop Purchasing at https://www.esucc.org/cooperative-purchasing/

In this episode of The Good Life EDU podcast, we are joined by educator, author, and consultant, Michael Matera for a conversation about learner engagement. Michael is a master teacher whose creativity and passion for gamification have fostered his unique perspective and approach to learning experience design. On the pod, Michael also delves into his work leading adult learning and his vision for the support he and John Meehan have built for on-demand and ongoing support for the schools and educators they support with their efforts with EMC2 Learning. To learn more from Michael, access https://mrmatera.com/ To learn more about EMC2 Learning. access https://emc2learning.com/

Ever wondered what blogging or vlogging is? Yes those are real terms. Well, sit back and take a listen as I explain what they are and how you could use them in your classroom. I also offer some summer professional development resources that are FREE! 1) Click on my podcast homepage and send me an audio message with response to the question I pose in today's episode. 2) FREE Hive Summit with Michael Matera-https://emc2learning.com/hivesummit/ 3) Some more ideas for blogging.- https://www.igeeksblog.com/blogging-apps-for-iphone-ipad/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techinasec/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techinasec/support

In this episode of the pod, we preview the NFL playoffs through a cooperative game featuring guests Michael Matera and my dad. Tune in to see who wins every game from the Wild Card Round thru the Big Game!

Hang on to your butts: This is an episode you want to listen to again and again. Michael Matera and John Meehan are our guests and not only were we having a lot of fun recording and joking with them, we also had a really insightful and candid conversation about teaching in (almost) post-COVID and why their new book is not a Nintendo Game manual. Enjoy this one and recommend it to your friends! Click on Leave us a Message! We will make sure to reply to you and will play your message on our show! Give it a try! You can also find the button on our homepage, findingourtribe.net. Please also check out our 9 episode sidepod project "Jedi in the Classroom" which we recorded with @MrsJamieHalsey. Find it in the feed! As always, please join us on Twitter for our growing community. Follow us @findingtribepod for our podcast, and also individually @hofmannEDU (Fabian) and @findingmyaloha (Scott)! Or, if you are old school, send us an email at findingourtribepodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Rate us! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about new videos we post. This is how we get found and can grow our community. Things mentioned on the show: - Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - Goblet Gobblers - Space Team - The Battle of Polytopia - Otrio - Emc2Learning - Fully Engaged

This week we had a great conversation about what we've been up lately. Scott went back to school/work and helped teachers get their Donor's Choose projects off the ground, Fabian finished his CLAD certification (sort of), is participating in the Hive Summit (find link below), and is currently reading Fully Engaged. Please also check out our 9 episode sidepod project "Jedi in the Classroom" which we recorded with @MrsJamieHalsey. Find it in the feed! As always, please join us on Twitter for our growing community. Follow us @findingtribepod for our podcast, and also individually @hofmannEDU (Fabian) and @findingmyaloha (Scott)! Or, if you are old school, send us an email at findingourtribepodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Rate us! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about new videos we post. This is how we get found and can grow our community. If you want to leave us a message about this episode or anything else, just go to our page on Anchor.fmand click on "Message": Leave a Message. We will make sure to reply to you and will play your message on our show! Give it a try! Anchor is free and super easy to use. We also now have a website! Find us on www.findingourtribe.net! Things mentioned on the show: - Fully Engaged - new book by Michael Matera and John Meehan - The Hive Summit - Free PD with excellent speakers! Sign up for free!

Here it is. A new episode of your favorite education podcast! Well... a new episode of one of the ones you maybe subscribed to and forgot to delete from your podcast player. But we will take it! So thanks for listening! This week we talk about some boardgames Scott acquired for his classroom, why the game Secret Hitler just does not sit right with Fabian, what he learned so far from attending the Grow Summit and some assessment ideas from Michael Matera, and so much more! Please also check out our 9 episode sidepod project "Jedi in the Classroom" which we recorded with @MrsJamieHalsey. Find it in the feed! As always, please join us on Twitter for our growing community. Follow us @findingtribepod for our podcast, and also individually @hofmannEDU (Fabian) and @findingmyaloha (Scott)! Or, if you are old school, send us an email at findingourtribepodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Rate us! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about new videos we post. This is how we get found and can grow our community. If you want to leave us a message about this episode or anything else, just go to our page on Anchor.fm and click on "Message": Leave a Message. We will make sure to reply to you and will play your message on our show! Give it a try! Anchor is free and super easy to use. We also now have a website! Find us on www.findingourtribe.net! Things mentioned on the show: - Throw Throw Burrito - Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - Hues and Cues - Cards Against Maturity - What do you Meme?

Welcome back! We are so glad you are joining us this time as we dive deep into how to outline and run Boss Battles in your gamified classroom. We talk about individual (mini) boss battles and then level up to a whole class Boss Battle. If you are new to this series, please check out our previous episodes by either going back in the feed or by going to our Youtube channel! Find the link below! This series focuses on how Jamie Halsey and Fabian are using Star Wars in the classroom in bite sized episodes of about 20 minutes each. Please check out the YouTube video here (https://youtu.be/2C-j7fBsiYg). Please keep your eyes on our Twitter stream @findingtribepod! Things mentioned on the show: - Michael Matera's amazing book "eXPlore Like A Pirate" - Online Buzzer Website

Oh boy, Tribe! What a treat! We happened to talk about it and then *pow* we made it happen! We are so happy to have our first double guest episode! John Meehan and Michael Matera talk about their new website and trove of treasures EMC2Learning! We talk origin and future! Tons of tips and encouragement for people who want to “make a thing”. Follow Michael on Twitter @MrMatera and John @MeehanEDU. Get into it! As always, please join us on Twitter for our growing community. Follow us @findingtribepod for our podcast, and also individually @hofmannEDU (Fabian) and @findingmyaloha (Scott)! Or, if you are old school, send us an email at findingourtribepodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Rate us! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about new videos we post.  This is how we get found and can grow our community. If you want to leave us a message about this episode or anything else, just go to our page on Anchor.fm and click on "Message": https://anchor.fm/finding-our-tribe/message/ . We will make sure to reply to you and will make sure to play your message on our show! Give it a try! Anchor is free and super easy to use. We also now have a website! Find us on www.findingourtribe.net! Things mentioned on the show: - EMC2Learning - Michael and John's new website with phenomenal material - Run Like a Pirate - Adam Welcome's inspirational book

Education Engagement Superstar John Meehan made a thing! Together with Michael Matera he launched EMC2Learning.com - the Netflix of teacher PD! Listen to hear more from John and all about engagement revolution! #RenOnTheRun @HallwayRenegade HallwayRenegades.com

This week we take a look back at ep. 56 recorded on June 16, 2019. Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 1pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iTunes: Real Rap With Reynolds Instagram: real rap with the reynolds https://www.instagram.com/realrapwithreynolds/?hl=en Facebook: Real Rap With The Reynolds https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynolds/ Facebook Group: “Real Rap With Reynolds Teacher Talk" Twitter: @realrapreynolds https://twitter.com/realrapreynolds Snapchat: realrapreynolds Soundcloud: Real Rap with the Reynolds https://soundcloud.com/real-rap-with-the-reynolds Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/realrapwithreynolds/pins/ Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds ____________________________________________________________ For business inquiries or questions email: realrapwiththereynolds@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cj-reynolds5/message

On the final episode of the 2020-2021 season, Michael Matera joins the show for Super Bowl weekend. 0:01 Mike and Matt playback their NFC and AFC Championship game picks and face the shame or glory of their predictions; 4:45 Best and worst gambles; 8:20 Mike breaks down the stonk market; 10:15 The first ever segment of Bulls vs. Bears / HODL vs. BTFD; 14:00 NFL Lightning Round and NFL Trivia; 18:00 SB PROP BET PALOOZA; 25:30 and finally, Mike and Matt gives their Super Bowl Picks

In this episode, I chat with Michael Matera. Michael is an extraordinary teacher, gamification guru, author of the book, Explore Like a Pirate, podcaster, game designer, and one of the most innovative educators I know. You will love this episode where we talk about joyful learning through gamification. You will come away inspired and full of ideas to try in your own EDUsetting! Connect with Michael: Twitter: @mrmatera Instagram: @mrmateraedu Website: mrmatera.com Youtube: @mrmatera

Week 6 of Football and we're Talking Shop with guests Andrew Spangenberg, Ryan Matera and Michael Matera: 0:01 Ryan and Andy jest about our family's fantasy football league, personal draft strategy, and the league's worst and best teams; 9:55 Michael drops in to help ask the trivia questions and season props; 18:05 Ryan and Andy give their take on the NFL and how youth sports are functioning through the pandemic

Michael Matera is an engaging, fun and inspiring nationwide speaker and author, delivering keynotes, workshops and small group professional development to teachers and administration. Additionally, he is a practicing teacher. He ignites both his classroom and professional development audiences with interactive play, passion and purpose-driven learning. He helps us all focus on finding the joy in the journey of life both professionally as well as personally. He is the host and creator of the Hive Summit. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Michael is an energetic trainer, who broadly shares his research, teaching methods and technological applications for the advancement of learners, teachers and administrators.  As a consultant, he works with educational institutions and businesses to define the needs and build solutions that inspire and lead to effective change. Discover his most recent pioneering endeavors by visiting his website, mrmatera.com, listen to his podcast Well Played or have a look on his YouTube channel and remember to connect.

What a blast we had with our guest Michael Matera (@MrMatera). We talked about his origin story, some tips for the classroom, and what kind of a pep talk and advice he would give himself if he started teaching now, and high end cheese powder! This episode is filled with gold that you can add to your inventory!  As always, please join us on Twitter for our growing community. Follow us @findingtribepod for our podcast, and also individually @hofmannEDU (Fabian) and @findingmyaloha (Scott)! Or, if you are old school, send us an email at findingourtribepodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Rate us! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about new videos we post.  This is how we get found and can grow our community. If you want to leave us a message about this episode or anything else, just go to our page on Anchor.fm and click on "Message": https://anchor.fm/finding-our-tribe/ . We will make sure to reply to you and will make sure to play your message on our show! Give it a try! Anchor is free and super easy to use. Things mentioned on the show: - Breakout Room Extension for Google Meet (we have not tried this yet, but it looks amazing!) - Google Jamboard

Hi everyone! Again, excuse the sound quality. Fabian is still recording with his earbuds. This is it: Fabian is going back to work. But before that, he got a chance to watch a couple of Hive Summit videos and talks about Michael Matera's session. Scott talks about his experience As always, please join us on Twitter for our growing community. Follow us @findingtribepod for our podcast, and also individually @hofmannEDU (Fabian) and @findingmyaloha (Scott)! Or, if you are old school, send us an email at findingourtribepodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Rate us! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about new videos we post. This is how we get found and can grow our community. If you want to leave us a message about this episode or anything else, just go to our page on Anchor.fm and click on "Message": https://anchor.fm/finding-our-tribe/ . We will make sure to reply to you and will make sure to play your message on our show! Give it a try! Anchor is free and super easy to use. Things mentioned in the podcast: - Storycubes for distanced assessment - Michael Matera's slide deck for a scavenger hunt - Codenames - Great board game now online! - Vertical Video Syndrome - LEGO Super Mario Starter Pack

Hello, and welcome to Episode 120 of the Planning Period Podcast, part of the OnPodcastMedia Network. I’m your host, Brad Shreffler. This week on the show … Read More ›

Bell Ringer Question: How do you motivate students? We discuss gamification and hooks to engage students. Books mentioned: The Multiplayer Classroom by Lee Sheldon, eXPlore Like a Pirate by Michael Matera, Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess, and EDrenaline Rush by John Meehan. EdTech tools: Kahoot, ClassCraft, Edmodo, Schoology, Flipgrid, Google Classroom Things we love: QRBreakIN, EduProtocols

Argentines go to the polls on October 27th, and the results may spell the end of Mauricio Macri’s presidency. What went wrong? Michael Matera, Argentine expert and Director of the Americas Program at CSIS, explains how inflation never went away and growth never returned. He also makes predictions on the polices of a likely Alberto Fernández - Cristina Fernández de Kirchner government, and whether the two can even govern together.

Argentines go to the polls on October 27th, and the results may spell the end of Mauricio Macri’s presidency. What went wrong? Michael Matera, Argentine expert and Director of the Americas Program at CSIS, explains how inflation never went away and growth never returned. He also makes predictions on the polices of a likely Alberto Fernández - Cristina Fernández de Kirchner government, and whether the two can even govern together.

Today’s episode is a FUN one. Not only because Meredith and I like to have a good time on this show, and in life in general, but also because our topic today is all about fun. There’s something really special when a teacher knows the content but has also figured out how to deliver the content in a way that makes students want to be there and eager to learn. Meredith and I both know there is so much power in having laughter in our classrooms. So, today, our guests our going to help us learn all about making the classroom FUN! We LOVE your feedback, so tweet us any thoughts or ideas on Twitter @GCU_TOTC. GO LOPES! Also, below are some mentioned texts and sites in our session: Explore Like a Pirate by Michael Matera: https://www.mrmatera.com/ Ditch that Textbook by Matt Miller: http://ditchthattextbook.com/tag/gamification/ Digital Badges: https://info.credly.com/ 

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin and Michael Matera from the Well PlayED Podcast and author of Explore Like a Pirate [Amazon affiliate link] talk about game-based learning, gamification, and board games. Michael is an engaging, fun and inspiring nationwide speaker and author, delivering keynotes, workshops and small group professional development to teachers and administration. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Also, happening right now, as of this episode air date, is the free professional development for educators, the Hive Summit. Listen to the episode to learn more about the summit, or sign-up now! Reach out to Micheal at https://mrmatera.com. Board Gaming with Education Updates - 0:30 Michael Matera - 3:10 Explore Like a Pirate and Introducing Gamification - 4:28 Student-focused Design - 5:36 Simulations in Learning - 8:26 Catan in Class - 11:05 Leaning into the Theme and Game - 20:30 Well PlayED - 23:51 Hive Summit - 26:25 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.  

Michael Matera is an engaging, fun and inspiring nationwide speaker and author, delivering keynotes, workshops and small group professional development to teachers and administration. Additionally, he is a practicing teacher. He ignites both his classroom and professional development audiences with interactive play, passion and purpose-driven learning. He helps us all focus on finding the joy in the journey of life both professionally as well as personally. He is the host and creator of the Hive Summit. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Michael is an energetic trainer, who broadly shares his research, teaching methods and technological applications for the advancement of learners, teachers and administrators.  As a consultant, he works with educational institutions and business to define the needs and build solutions that inspire and lead to effective change. Discover his most recent pioneering endeavors by visiting his website, mrmatera.com, listen to his podcast Well Played or have a look on his YouTube channel and remember to connect.

Enjoy our first episode, where Jon chats with Michael Matera about everything from snapping g-strings to a sneaky-fun game to play during those long staff meetings at school. You can connect with Michael on Twitter at @mrmatera or www.mrmatera.com

In this episode, Michael and I cover the topic of games in education from defining terms like gamification and game-based learning to sharing practical classroom examples to insights as to the reasons why teachers should consider adding game elements and practices to a lesson, unit, or an entire course/year. This... Read More

Michael Matera shares a great tech tip for gamification by using Gimkit.  Gimkit website: https://www.gimkit.com/ Michael Matera’s Website: https://www.mrmatera.com/ Michael Matera’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6Twy3-HRnKa07H6xG3Ylw  Michael Matera’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmatera Michael Matera’s Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/well-played/id1223852505?mt=2  Michael Matera’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvmatera/  Buy Explore Like A Pirate: https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Like-Pirate-Gamification-Game-Inspired/dp/0986155500/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539060940&sr=8-1&keywords=explore+like+a+pirate   Please Subscribe to this YouTube Channel Seth’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SethPonder Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-ponder109/ Seth’s Website: https://www.sethponder.com Seth’s Email: sethtponder@gmail.com   EdTechHeroes Website: https://www.edtechheroes.com   I am always looking for new guests, please contact me on Twitter or email.  Thanks for watching.

What does "gamification" mean in the classroom? Better yet, what isn't it? Michael Matera, author of "Explore Like a Pirate," goes into the science of motivation, and how gamification helps foster learning. He also announces his new summer professional development series- the Hive. For more information about the hive, go to https://hivesummit.org/

Michael Matera @mrmatera, author of Explore Like a Pirate, talks about Purpose Driven Learning in the classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e186 Got 5 minutes? That is all it takes to enter the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. If you’re a US public school teacher of grades 6-12, you and your students just need to come up with a STEAM idea that can help your community. If you’re selected as a finalist, you’ll win technology and prizes to help your STEAM project come to reality. The entry period ends this week - Thursday, November 9 is the last day! Go to coolcatteacher.com/samsungsolve to learn more. Good luck!

I'll take colors that end in urple for 500 Trebek. If you ever saw the SNL celebrity Jeopardy skit you know what I am talking about. These funny moments are just about every other word on those shows. Sadly, plain old Jeopardy as a review game is about as exciting to our students as it is to watch people reading the dictionary out loud. Ok, it might not be that bad, but still, it has the old game mechanics that are just outdated. Simply put, we can do better. In this episode, which is clearly the first in what will be a series, focus on designing review games that are both educational and fun! Adam Renard and Michael Matera share some of the design principles needed to build a fun game review. Each of these review games will be filled with meaningful game elements that engage and motivate students to continue to do their best. The best part about it is that you are encouraged to be the game designer. It is in you, even if you don't know it yet. Just have a listen and see your ideas and excitement grow. Game On!

What do you get when you put two nerds on one podcast talking about Minecraft... Give up? You get two nerds, Michael Matera and Jon Spike chatting about Minecraft in their classrooms. Listen along as these two dive into some creative uses and maybe even justifications for software like these in your classroom. Even, if you are so bold, you may join in the conversation. With Soundcloud you can post comments right on the timeline... Post a comment on our blog as well. Let us not forget the #WellPlayedU quest challenge as well... So make sure you post to our hashtag and include #WPquest to win some of that ultra-awesome gamification swag. It looks like you have lots to do, so if I were you, I would get going!

Michael Matera is a middle school teacher, author of Explore Like a Pirate and Speaker. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Helping educators learn about the power of a gamified immersive learning environment is Michael’s passion. Learn more and connect with Michael to come to your school or event on Explorelikeapirate.com  In today's show, Michael gives us five simple ideas for implementing game-based learning in your classroom. Get started here. Pick a theme Adventure Paths Mini Games Use Game Mechanics Build Challenges A full transcript of this show and the show notes is available at www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast as well as details on entering this month’s giveaway contest to win Michael's Book and Michael's Mystery Box as well as a a MakerBot mini replicator 3D! I use this printer in my classroom and love it!

My guest this week is Michael Matera and our topic today is:  Gamification in Education What does gamification look like in the education space? Does gamification in education have the power unlock both student's potential, creativity and enthusiasm? What does it do for the teachers? Michael and I are will explore with you how teachers can use powerful game machines in their courses and lesson design to build their courses in such a way to inspire lifelong learning and unlock a student's real potential. Michael is driven to transform education through theoretical and technological applications that identify and inspire limitless learning thresholds in ourselves and in our students.  Join the transformation of education by visiting his website and educational blog Explorelikeapirate.com.   About Michael Matera:  Michael Matera has taught for more than a decade using interactive play, passion and purpose-driven learning to transform the classroom in international, public and private schools. He is a pioneer in the field of education, using gamification and technology to increase authentic student engagement and content acquisition.  Along with being a full-time teacher at University School of Milwaukee, Michael is also a nationally-known presenter and international consultant of game-based learning. Additionally, he is the author of Explore Like a Pirate: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners. He was named one of ASCD Emerging Leaders in 2015 for infusing best practices in the field with accessible gamified teaching methods.  He is also an educational blogger, whose mission is to build connections among innovative, global educators. You can connect with Michael: Website: www.explorelikeapirate.com Twitter: @mrmatera   About your Host: Featured on the cover of Bloomberg Businessweek, Monica works with individuals and organizations who want to learn how to think differently to achieve uncommon results. A gamification speaker and designer, Monica was rated #1 among the “Gamification Gurus Power 100” by RISE in 2015 and 2016, and in 2016 was also recognized as a Top 3 Finalist in the “Gamification Guru of the Year Award” by the World Gamification Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. Monica is the Founder and CEO of the Sententia Gamification Consortium and the author of the book Totally Awesome Training Activity Guide: Put Gamification to Work for You. Monica is hired for her skill as a gamification speaker and is considered at the top of her field in gamification design for corporate learning. She is a graduate of Seton Hill with a BA in psychology, and The University of Houston-Victoria where she earned a Masters Degree in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, voted by Forbes Small Business as one of the top 5 programs for entrepreneurial education in the country. Connect with Monica:  www.MonicaCornetti.com www.SententiaGames.com On Twitter: @monicacornetti

My guest this week is Michael Matera and our topic today is: Gamification in Education What does gamification look like in the education space? Does gamification in education have the power unlock both student's potential, creativity and enthusiasm? What does it do for the teachers? Michael and I are will explore with you how teachers can use powerful game machines in their courses and lesson design to build their courses in such a way to inspire lifelong learning and unlock a student's real potential. Michael is driven to transform education through theoretical and technological applications that identify and inspire limitless learning thresholds in ourselves and in our students. Join the transformation of education by visiting his website and educational blog Explorelikeapirate.com. About Michael Matera: Michael Matera has taught for more than a decade using interactive play, passion and purpose-driven learning to transform the classroom in international, public and private schools. He is a pioneer in the field of education, using gamification and technology to increase authentic student engagement and content acquisition. Along with being a full-time teacher at University School of Milwaukee, Michael is also a nationally-known presenter and international consultant of game-based learning. Additionally, he is the author of Explore Like a Pirate: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners. He was named one of ASCD Emerging Leaders in 2015 for infusing best practices in the field with accessible gamified teaching methods. He is also an educational blogger, whose mission is to build connections among innovative, global educators. You can connect with Michael: Website: www.explorelikeapirate.com Twitter: @mrmatera About your Host: Featured on the cover of Bloomberg Businessweek, Monica works with individuals and organizations who want to learn how to think differently to achieve uncommon results. A gamification speaker and designer, Monica was rated #1 among the “Gamification Gurus Power 100” by RISE in 2015 and 2016, and in 2016 was also recognized as a Top 3 Finalist in the “Gamification Guru of the Year Award” by the World Gamification Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. Monica is the Founder and CEO of the Sententia Gamification Consortium and the author of the book Totally Awesome Training Activity Guide: Put Gamification to Work for You. Monica is hired for her skill as a gamification speaker and is considered at the top of her field in gamification design for corporate learning. She is a graduate of Seton Hill with a BA in psychology, and The University of Houston-Victoria where she earned a Masters Degree in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, voted by Forbes Small Business as one of the top 5 programs for entrepreneurial education in the country. Connect with Monica: www.MonicaCornetti.com www.SententiaGames.com On Twitter: @monicacornetti

Dave Burgess is a former teacher and the co-author of P is for PIRATE and the New York Times Best Selling author of Teach Like a PIRATE which has been translated into 4 languages and has transformed classrooms all over the world. He is also a popular keynote speaker and professional development seminar leader known for his outrageously energetic style. In addition, Dave is the president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. which is disrupting the traditional publishing industry with innovative books, author-friendly contracts, and creative marketing techniques. FREEBIE ALERT: Visit educatorslead.com/piratefreebies and sign up for Dave’s email list to get 25 great “Teach Like a PIRATE” inspirational digital posters, videos, instructions, a free ebook, and much more. Dave’s website: www.daveburgess.com Follow Dave on Twitter at https://twitter.com/burgessdave Dave’s Books on Amazon: P is for PIRATE: http://www.amazon.com/P-PIRATE-Inspirational-ABCs-Educators/dp/0988217643 Teach Like a PIRATE: http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Like-Pirate-Engagement-Creativity/dp/0988217600   Other Books in the PIRATE Series on Amazon: Play Like a PIRATE by Quinn Rollins: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Like-Pirate-Engage-Students-ebook/dp/B01C8XFVW8 Learn Like a PIRATE by Paul Solarz: http://www.amazon.com/Learn-Like-PIRATE-Students-Collaborate/dp/098821766X EXPLORE Like a PIRATE by Michael Matera: http://www.amazon.com/Explore-Like-PIRATE-Gamification-Game-Inspired   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. www.educatorslead.com

Gamification in the classroom is all about creating something to motivate students in the classroom right? Well that is what I thought until I talked with my Michael Matera, my guest today. Michael, a middle school teacher and author of the book Explore Like a Pirate has changed, more like improved, my thinking on the topic of gamification. As he points out in our discussion, gamification enables instructors to vary how students look at content, what paths of inquiry they take and how they decide who should be a member of their group.  Michael also discusses where his dive into gamification started and the reactions he sees from many of us when we think about bringing gamification to our classrooms.Connect With Michael Twitter:  @mrmatera Website: ExploreLikeaPirate.com BioMichael Matera is an innovative middle school Social Studies teacher at University School of Milwaukee. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount.

Michael Matera joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Explore Like a PIRATE: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners.Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Purchase Michael's book, Explore Like a PIRATE: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners.Visit ExploreLikeAPirate.comAbout Michael MateraMichael is a pioneer in the academic field, specializing in using gamification to encourage student learning. He is a nationally known presenter and consultant on game-based learning, and on of ASCDs emerging leaders of today. Michael is the author of Explore Like a PIRATE: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners.

In Episode 21 of The Wired Educator Podcast Kelly interviews Michael Matera, the author of the new book, Explore Like a Pirate. Michael Matera has taught for more than a decade using interactive play, passion and purpose-driven learning to transform the classroom in international, public and private schools. He is a pioneer in the field of education, using gamification and technology to increase authentic student engagement and content acquisition.  Along with being a full time teacher at University School of Milwaukee, Michael is also a nationally-known presenter and international consultant of game-based learning. Additionally, he is the author of Explore Like a Pirate: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners. He was named one of ASCD Emerging Leaders in 2015 for infusing best practices in the field with accessible gamified teaching methods.   Michael is driven to transform education through theoretical and technological applications that identify and inspire limitless learning thresholds in ourselves and in our students.   Mentioned in this podcast:  Check out The Create Conference at http://createconference.net. Visit Michael's website at www.MrMatera.com Connect with Michael on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/mrmatera and follow his hashtag #exlap for great content and chats.  Michael's book: Explore Like a Pirate. His most influential book: Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess. Michael recommended to Kelly the book One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer Ph.D. He also recommended the book The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Favorite tech in the classroom: Go Formative! Check out the Wired Educator blog at: www.WiredEducator.com Be sure to leave a 5 Star Review for the Wired Educator Podcast on iTunes by clicking here.      

What is purpose-driven learning? What are game mechanics, and how are they being used to powerfully engage students? Join us, as we take a deep dive into the rapidly evolving practice of game-based learning. @coolcatteacher @mrmatera @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Michael Matera is an innovative middle school social studies teacher at University School of Milwaukee. He ignites both his classroom and professional development audiences with interactive play, passion and purpose-driven learning. He is the author of Explore Like a Pirate: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners. www.explorelikeapirate.com

CNG fourth graders remake The Fly.  Before ISTE2015, HackEd collected voices on gamification - Michael Matera, Chris Aviles, Kevin Werbach, Marianne Malstrom, and Steve Isaacs.  Jane McGonigal explains how games can make our lives better and James Paul Gee explains how game design will help us reform education in the redesign of learning environment.

Michael Matera http://www.mrmatera.com/ joined the guys to talk about how he "gamifies" his classroom to engage his students. See if the guest scores points with the hosts!Devin shared an update to Google Spreadsheets:  https://plus.google.com/+GoogleDrive/posts/fDKE7htJ2MaTwitter follow: http://twitter.com/thlibrarizenUpcoming event: KC Google Summit mo.gafesummit.com