Podcast appearances and mentions of zack gilbert

In the fourth our CBS Sports radio host Zack Gilbert stopped by and gave his frustration and gave his thoughts on the problems in baseball. Next Nick discussed who the greatest player to wear the number 27 is in sports.  

The EdGamer, Zack Gilbert, comes onto the podcast, and he is a fantastic guest. Zack's previous work on the EdReach Network goes back over ten years. He is a teacher at the Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, has incorporated a variety of games into his middle school curriculum, created a fantastic casual gaming environment, and now is also involved in developing esports programming at his school. The lessons from Zack are incredibly valuable, especially if you are considering bringing game based learning into the classroom. As you consider a casual gaming club, or a competitive esports environment, this episode is for you. Sit back and take a listen to this episode! -- Zack Gilbert (Website // LinkedIn // Twitter) Meet the @EdGamer Zack Gilbert Civilization 4 Settlers of Catan BrainPop iCivics Classcraft -- Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play! James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast. The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter) You may email any questions or topic suggestions to contact@taoesports.com. -- Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taoesports/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taoesports/support

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Episode 3: Inquiry with Zack Gilbert and M.T. Anderson Students and sci-fi authors tend to question everything, but not all educators are ready to bring inquiry into their classrooms. Until recently, it has been the stuff of science labs. Now there is a push to embrace essential questions across the curriculum. This week, Gillian and Kristin interview social studies teacher and fellow podcaster Zack Gilbert ( ) and award-winning author M.T. Anderson ( ) to learn how to use inquiry to explore history, understand culture, and question the very nature of current and future societies. Zack will tell us why he thinks the scientific method is garbage and M.T. Anderson will talk about how he turns his anxieties about society and technology into the plots of his great satirical novels like Feed and his most recent book Landscape with Invisible Hand (Candlewick Press). Northern Illinois University’s STEM Read is part of the NIU STEAM family of programs that explore science, technology,

Episode 11 looks at the topics of mentorship and building out a work like balance that you are excited for. My guest is Zack Gilbert (https://twitter.com/zackgilbert) a freelance software engineer who specializes in early stage product development. Zack has built his career into a mix of being able to work with new and exiting technologies while also maintaining a life where he travels the world experiencing new and exciting areas across the world. We sat down to discuss the various varieties of mentorship we've experienced and practical approaches to building a freelancer career that has a promising work life balance.

The coming wave of robot minions. BaxterCare July 17, 2015 INTRO Hello and welcome to Terrifying Robot Dog! Episode 15 for Friday, July 17, 2015. I’m Jonathan Stark - and I’m Kelli Shaver - and we are here to talk about how technology is changing the way we interact with the world. This week we talk about the coming wave of robot minions. Please stay tuned, Terrifying Robot Dog is next... REVIEWERS Before we get started, we’d like to give a Terrifying Robot Shoutout™ to Zack Gilbert and Kai Davis for their wonderful reviews of TRD in iTunes. LINKS EZ Robot Mindstorms Baxter Darpa Robot Challenge Sphero Commodore 64 Amiga TITLES BaxterCare CLOSING That’s our show for this week. I’m Jonathan Stark - and I’m Kelli Shaver - and we hope you join us again next week for Terrifying Robot Dog. Bye. Bye. POST-SHOW Would you’d like to support Terrifying Robot Dog? Just think of two friends who would dig the show and send them to terrifyingrobotdog.com for links to iTunes, Facebook, and rss feeds. If you don’t have two friends, you can still help us out by leaving a nice review in iTunes. Thanks!

EdGamer is back, on a new site, and hosted IlliniCloud! We have a ton to share, but will hold most of this news back so we can talk with our three guests from Playful Learning and GLS. Our guests are Remi Holden, Beth King, and Conor O’Malley. They will share why this conference is the best Games and Learning conference in the world! Tune-in and level-up! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Guest: Beth King Show Guest: Remi Holden Show Guest: Conor O’Malley Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Show Links Current News The new website – https://edgamer.net///… Read the rest

The current education policies and expectations are overwhelming teachers. Innovative instruction, including Games and Learning, could be left behind. Gerry and Zack will discuss this topic and the current educational games news on this week’s EdGamer. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- zack@edgamer.net EdGamer artwork by Tricia Fuglestad … Read the rest

Dan Magaha, Director of Operations at GameSalad, is joining us for EdGamer 144. GameSalad’s Creator platform allows game developers to rapidly design, publish, and distribute sophisticated games for iOS, Android, and HTML5, while eliminating the need to code. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Guest: Dan Magaha Show Guest/Producer: Steve Isaacs Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- zack@edgamer.net… Read the rest

Community Manager of Pursuitery, Evan Jones, will join us for EdGamer 143. Pursuitery is building a friendly and supportive online space for people to connect with others who share their interests and want to level up their expertise together. It’s a place where people can hang out, mess around, and geek out. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Guest: Evan Jones Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- zack@edgamer.net… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 140 we are joined by a very special guest, Lindsey Tropf, founder/CEO of Immersed Games. Lindsey is currently working on Tyto Online, an educational MMORPG. Join us as we chat about her Kickstarter and this intriguing new game. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Guest: Lindsey Tropf Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- zack@edgamer.net… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 135 we are joined by Steve Isaacs the brains behind EdTechBridge. Listen in as Steve walks us through some of the concepts of his gaming and learning community. Also, his blurby puts Zack’s blurby to shame…tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Guest: Steve Isaacs Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- zack@edgamer.net… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 129 we celebrate our 3 year manniversasy! Relive all the good times  from our past as we go through our favorite shows and guests. We have 128 shows and we have learned so much from our work, our guests, and our FOE’s (friends of EdGamer). Tune-in and level-up! Full list of Show Notes for EdGamer. Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 128 we have some catching up to do! After calling in sick last week, we come right back at you with a plethora of gaming and learning news. From game packs for under 10 bucks to conferences for kids run by kids.  This week’s EdGamer has everything you need to satisfy your edugaming needs. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Its time to wrap up the holiday season with EdGamer 125. Put away the decorations and get out the games! This week on EdGamer we let you in on some great post holiday specials that are available in the world of video games. We also go on a long, exhaustive rant about education in general…who saw that one coming? Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 123 its holiday madness! We started with a schedule for the show but had a tough time keeping ourselves on task…you can tell break has started. Join us for some game club chat as well as news from Amazon and BigHistoryProject.com. Ho, ho, hold up, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

The title says it all! This week on EdGamer 121 we discuss the Playful Learning Summit in Whitewater, SimCity is trying to get into the classroom,  Mathbreakers looks like a promising math game, and a little side of pension theft just for holiday spirit! Its another can’t miss episode of EdGamer. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 120 we have two fantastic guests from the new gaming initiative ‘Historia.’ New FOEs Jason Darnell and Rick Brennan to tell us how ‘Historia’ harnesses the power of history and games to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. You are going to want this in your classroom! But don’t take our word for it, tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Show Guest: Rick Brennan Show Guest: Jason Darnell Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 119 we give you a quick run through on all the latest gaming and learning news across many platforms. A sweet new Lego release, multi-platform gaming coming from Microsoft, and De-Mystifying Minecraft for educators. It’s another can’t miss episode from the bearded gaming guys. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 118 instead of looking at the history of gaming, we take a look at how gaming can help teach history! We give you a plethora of resources for you to use in your classroom to help kids understand the workings of our past. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 115 we get caught up on all the info we missed getting out to you last week, including Zack’s beard turning grey (or gray)! We have two books to share, an infographic on gamers, a Minecraft contest, a Thunderclap for BotlLogic, and a blog post criticizing Sir Ken Robinson. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 114 we ‘roll’ back into the world of board games! From digital versions to updates of some classics, we fill you in on all the latest news. Plus we react to an announcement from Valve concerning a new gaming platform. This is another great episode of EdGamer, don’t let it pass you by. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Join us for EdGamer 113 as we welcome new FOE’s (Friends of EdGamer) to the show. Laila Shabir and Ish Syed are the creators of the Kickstarter “PENGUEMIC-Word Domination.” Join us to get the inside scoop on this great new game and how it can be used in the classroom! Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Show Guest: Laila Shabir Show Guest: Ish Syed Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 112 Zack and Gerry are stuck together…alone! Our guest for this show, “A Gamer’s Education’s” Craig Girard sent us a list of great questions to ponder. Listen in as EdGamer attempts to define itself and give a ‘state of the field address’ on games and learning. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 107 we chat with F.O.E (Friend Of EdGamer) Heather Robertson about her latest projects involving the integration of technology in bilingual language classes. Heather also shares with us some of her favorite games as well as some great insight into the future of education. Don’t miss this episode! Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Show Guest: Heather Robertson Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Even though EdGamer couldn’t make it to ISTE 2013, we could connect with BrainPOP, a major player in Games and Learning. Annie Choi and Scott Price had some BrainPOP news to share and they gave us some insight to the great content for students and amazing tools for educators.  Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Guest: Annie Choi Show Guest: Scott Price Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This is EdGamer 101 and class is in session! Our guest today is one of our favorite returning guests, Dr. James Paul Gee. Join us as we discuss his new book and other tidbits from the world of gaming and learning. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Show Guest: Dr. James Paul Gee Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Celebrate EdGamer’s 100th Episode with our Special Guest, Atari Co-founder, gaming pioneer, and edtech entrepreneur, Nolan Bushnell. We’ll discuss Nolan’s new book, as well as his exciting new ed company, Brainrush.com! Tune -in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Guest: Nolan Bushnell Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us EdGamer artwork by Tricia Fuglestad … Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 97 we try to decipher the connection between the Girls Scouts of America and Vikings…who could pass that up? Let us enlighten your half hour with knowledge about #EdWin, great history games, and Zack’s old age. It’s an episode you can’t miss. Tune-in and level-up!         Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James   Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on the 89th installment of EdGamer, we try to figure out why Bill Gates “confuzzles” us (Zack is extremely proud of his new word…). The discussion quickly turns to frustration as we banter about topics such as standardized testing, individuality in students and common standards. We end the show with some lighter gaming news about some great new products. Tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This short and powerful episode of EdGamer, our 88th installation of the series, brings to light some new games we experienced in game club this week. If our sporadic title isn’t enough to interest you, check out another great preview of the SIT Conference in this podcast. Tune-in and level-up!       Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us   EdGamer artwork by Tricia Fuglestad     … Read the rest

This week on EdGamer Episode 87 we are joined by the president of one of the ‘coolest’ educational gaming companies around…Dave McCool of Muzzy Lane (sorry for the pun Dave). Listen in as Dave gives us a detailed tour of all the amazing stuff Muzzy Lane has going on. From elementary to adult, there is a little something for everyone in this episode. Tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: Dave McCool Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer Episode 86 we are joined by our good friend and repeat special guest Jeremiah McCall of the Learning Games Network! Jeremiah is nice enough to walk us through some of the great stuff happening with the Playful Learning initiative. He also tosses in some amazing insight on the latest topics of gaming and education. Don’t miss this episode. Tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: Jeremiah McCall Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer Episode 85 we creep ever closer to the century mark! Zack gives us a low down on one of the fastest growing student led conferences in Illinois, the SIT conference. This episode is short but robust and full of great information, especially if you have students interested in showing off their Minecraft skills. Tune-in and level-up!     Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This IS the podcast you’re looking for! This week on EdGamer Episode 84 we contemplate the reality of building the Death Star…spoiler alert…our vote is a resounding, YES! We also give you some ‘EdCeptional’ news about games in Special Education settings, follow up on Homeland Security and try to figure out how to pronounce d0x3d, a link from our dear friend Niilo…another don’t miss episode of EdGamer. Tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer Episode 83 we start off 2013 by looking back at some of the best games from 2012. We try to determine how, or if, they should be used in the classroom. Plus, we run the gamut of new articles about education and gaming including topics on children s  privacy, U.S. History and …Kerbal? Tune-in and level-up!       Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Happy Holidays EdGamer listeners…this week we give you a gift…our very first interview with a Ted Talk speaker…the amazingly insightful John Hunter. Mr. Hunter is the innovative force behind the World Peace Game and he is having a huge impact on the gaming and learning field. Join us for one of our most interesting episodes yet. Don’t miss this EdGamer first…tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: John Hunter Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

On this week’s EdGamer we brought back a former guest, Jeremiah McCall.  He is working with the Learning Games Network on a new project called Playful Learning.  This is an ambitious project that will help educators find games that will work in their classroom.  Playful Learning will also help teachers with the difficult task of implementation.  Tune in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Guest: Jeremiah McCall Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This Edvisor brief gives a quick assessment to a great electronic games rubric from California State University. We highlight the strengths of this rubric and offer a few suggestions for improvement. Tune-in and level-up! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us   EdGamer artwork by Tricia Fuglestad     … Read the rest

This week on EdGamer Episode 79 we run through all the latest gaming and education news on the net! Our main article finds us discussing a classroom board game where the winner is the one who can create peace on the battlefield. Plus we look at a great video short and a glimpse of a new physics inspired online game. Tune-in and level-up!       Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Need more tools for your lessons?  Would you like to find more games that could assist you and your students?  Your best resource could be the other people in the classroom who are younger than you.  I am your EdGamer Edvisor…..so tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert   Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us   EdGamer artwork by Tricia Fuglestad     … Read the rest

This week on Episode 78 of EdGamer we look ahead to the exciting new world of Google Ingress. Plus we feature some great classroom resources by Zack and a review of the first week of his game club at his school. Don’t ‘resist’ becoming ‘enlightened’…Tune-in and level-up!       Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us   EdGamer artwork by Tricia Fuglestad     … Read the rest

This week on EdGamer Episode 77 we review and dissect Zack’s new Game Club efforts! We also review some old Bangles songs, more Minecraft, simple maps, and simple games. This is an eclectic but action packed episode of EdGamer. Tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Start a Gaming Club Parental permission form for rides home and permission to be here Is there a need? Social skills Bullying A safe place to play Academic (yes) Planning meeting with core students (Guild Leaders – 8 students) Mission statement Focus and goals Using games to enhance learning Have fun, create, and socialize What games and platforms?… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer Episode 76 we give you the cheat code on how to start a game club at your school! We also stand up for SIT, check out the Wind Map and  ramble on about tons of other interesting stuff…or at least we think its interesting. Don’t miss this episode as we slowly creep toward the century mark. Tune-in and level- up! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Start a Gaming Club Parental permission form for rides home and permission to be here Is there a need?… Read the rest

This week on the 75th episode of EdGamer we look into the ‘DNA’ of the new strategy-puzzle game Phylo. We also check up on the Magicians Kickstarter we talked about last week…spoiler alert…it’s been doing well…really well! Finally we share a fun link to a list of classic amoral decisions video games force you to make. Don’t miss our diamond sword edition episode…tune-in and level-up!     Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on Episode 74 of EdGamer we welcome a new friend to the show…meet Kyle Simons. Kyle walks us through the ‘magic’ behind his Kickstarter effort, a language learning RPG! The concepts behind this effort are just as breathtaking as the visuals involved. Join us for a look at what could be the future of language learning and gaming. Tune-in and level-up!     Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: Kyle Simons Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on the 72nd episode of EdGamer we bring you a brand new friend of the show named James Sanders. James, besides being extremely innovative, is also the founder of the new site ClassBadges. We get an inside sneak peak of the site as well as a glimpse into the future vision of ClassBadges. Don’t miss another packed episode of EdGamer. Tune-in and level-up!     Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: James Sanders Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week in EdGamer we scale the ‘Bastion!’ We use Episode 71 to take a deep look into the new iPad version of Bastion and its implications for the classroom. Plus we check out the AMD App Zone and a cool new infographic. Don’t miss another action packed episode of EdGamer. Tune-in and level-up!       Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 69 we have a ‘Quandary’ for you…What could be better than a chat with Peter Stidwill, a Producer at the Learning Games Network? Peter is extremely well versed both education and video games, and we are excited to pick his brain for a half hour. He gives us the inside scoop on Quandary and more importantly the most effective ways to implement this game in the classroom. Tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: Peter Stidwill Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 68 we talk about heroes…real heroes. We also hunt down some interesting articles about game contests and new game-based schools. Toss in a pinch of new school news, jibe-ing, and some up-and-coming games, and you have another action packed episode of EdGamer. Tune-in and level-up! Hero teacher tackles gunman at NCHS   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Luuuuuuuuuke…..we are your followers. This week on EdGamer 67 we welcome back long time friend Lucas Gillispie to chat with us about his new gaming and education initiatives. We dissect SAGA, MOOC and as many other four letter words as we can think of! We are not sure if there is more information or if there are more laughs, but it is another can’t-miss episode of EdGamer.Tune-in and level-up!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: Lucas Gillispie Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Holy Gen Con its EdGamer 66! On this week’s episode we walk you through our visit to this year’s Gen Con board gaming convention in Indianapolis. We break down several new games and talk about all of the fascinating people and presentations we observed. Don’t miss our review of the ‘best four days in gaming!’     Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

On this delicious episode of EdGamer we teach you how to make chocolate-covered broccoli…or maybe we don’t. EdGamer 62 finds us searching the vast terrain of gaming and education news for topics such as gaming and learning myths, Oregon Trial, PCs vs. consoles wars and news and notes of future releases. Don’t miss an appetizing, if not at least entertaining, episode of EdGamer!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer 61…Paging Dr. McCall…Dr. Jeremiah McCall! We are joined by the mastermind behind the Gaming the Past website (and book) for some conversation on how video games can be used in the history classroom. Jeremiah takes us through a myriad of examples of games, lessons and resources. This is a can’t miss episode for anyone looking to incorporate simulation or games in the classroom…check it out!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: Dr.… Read the rest

EdGamer 60 is packed with more summer gaming news! We look forward to another exciting education and gaming conference as well as a ‘Steam-y’ summer sale. We also preview a new tablet and look at some sights that bring some new light to the classroom. Watch out for way too many French references on a Bastille themed EdGamer!     Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Welcome to the Dojo…We got fun and games! This week on EdGamer 59, we take on a myriad of topics about gaming and learning. From new Civilization updates, to a gaming book club, and to some new innovative programs. This episode is packed with info on the latest current events. Don’t miss this episode…listen up to level up!     Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

EdGamer 58 is back with another great guest! This week we welcome Crystle Martin from UW-Madison and the GLS Conference. Crystle joins us to chat about her recent dissertation defense and all of her exciting future plans! This is another can’t miss episode of EdGamer on the EdReach network. Tune-in!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Guest: Crystle Martin Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us   EdGamer artwork by Tricia Fuglestad     … Read the rest

This week on EdGamer  Episode 55 we try to figure out the motivation behind an…uh…interesting article by a few psychologists. Then in happier thoughts we check out a great article about Ken Burns and manipulation. Finally we look ahead some exciting new game releases. Tune in to the latest EdGamer episode and find out Zack’s deepest, darkest secret (spoiler alert: he cried at the end of Harry Potter). Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

It’s summer time on EdGamer this week…well at least for some of us. In episode 54 we figure out what steps teachers would need to take this summer to get ready to use games in the classroom next year. We include some valuable links to resources and also look ahead to some great summer conferences you should consider attending! Watch out, it’s another don’t miss episode of EdGamer…summer style! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer we take a look at a great resource a new friend from Down Under passed along to us. After a quick review of the latest happenings we focus on a handout that clearly outlines Blooms Taxonomy for video game usage, learning and design. This week’s show is brief but doesn’t lack any punch. Don’t miss your chance to hears tons of bad Australian accent attempts by Zack…only on EdGamer 53! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor: Gerry James Here’s our Show Notes Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

On EdGamer this week we take a look ahead by looking back! That’s right, EdGamer44 previews some hot sequels that are due out this summer. We also reveal the results of our first ever EdReach poll question. Finally, on this episode we discuss the latest news involing everyone’s favorite on-line game emporium, Steam. Don’t miss another great episode of EdGamer as we creep towards our 50th episode! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James           Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

EdGamer 41 is all business! We have a jam packed show this week with segments on Sony’s new PS Vita, a Smithsonian exhibit dedicated to video game history and a writing opportunity on video game violence from the ISTE website. We also discuss the fizzling of Facebook gaming as well as some huge new video game releases. This week’s episode is short but powerful…just like Zack…tune in! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Level up everybody, EdGamer 38 is here! In this weeks episode we discuss Edmodo, Zack’s new XP point system and his unhealthy obsession with Excel. Later we take a trip to the greatest kingdom ever created called “Gerrytopia” and briefly discuss some new uses for the Khan Academy. Check it out! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James   Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us     … Read the rest

WE’RE BACK! EdGamer welcomes you into 2012 with a show chock full of educational gaming information. In this episode we recap the holidays, visit a few new articles and look forward to the possible future of gaming and education. EdGamer 35 will give you everything you need to start your edugaming year off right! Tune in. Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us … Read the rest

On Episode 33 of EdGamer we take on the daunting task of updating the American educational system. The two amazing articles from this week’s show give great recommendations on what needs to be done. We are determined to fit the two together for one great and most importantly, effective answer. Tune in for some great banter on how we can include games in the future of education.   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Subscription Page and Feeds for EdGamer The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer Episode 31 we have a special guest who will give us some proof that games and learning can be combined to equal some serious fun. Dan Rezac shares his perspective on the introduction of Civilization IV within his middle school. We also discuss a new app for the Field Museum in Chicago and how Zack is addicted to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Subscription Page and Feeds for EdGamer The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

Hey EdGamers, its guest time again! In this week’s episode we are rollin’ with Roland…Roland Aichele that is (sorry Roland). Our guest on EdGamer 30 joins us from beautiful West Sacramento, CA and tells us all about his students’ work on the website PixelLicks. Join us to hear all about this site, his students and his thoughts on gaming and learning. Check it out!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Subscription Page and Feeds for EdGamer The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest

This week on EdGamer we pay our respects to Steve Jobs with gaming flare! Although Apple was well known for its role in educational establishments, we take some time to analyze how it also impacted the game market. Tune in for some great banter on Apples impact on the origins of gaming. ‘Jobs’ well done!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Subscription Page and Feeds for EdGamer The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki Contact us with any questions or comments- Zack Gilbert- zgilbert@edreach.us… Read the rest

RPG’s (role-playing games) are becoming more popular and don’t need to be played in your mother’s basement.  EdGamer found a free RPG on GeekDad and it got us to think about ways these games could be used in schools.  There are so many useful skills within a role-playing game.  We also have an update on Civilization IV and a chart that describes How Video Games are Changing Education.  Enjoy!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Subscription Page and Feeds for EdGamer The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki Call us on our comment line!… Read the rest

Think you can design a game that could last for a thousand years? On this episode of EdGamer find an online contest that asks you to do just that! Plus we revisit our Portal fascination with a new short film by Dan Trachtenberg. You can find information about these plus a solid half hour of our natural humor and wit…who could want more? Check out EdGamer Episode 23!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Subscription Page and Feeds for EdGamer The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki Call us on our comment line!… Read the rest

This week’s episode of EdGamer is truly unique…Zack is cursing with tools and Gerry has HIVEs!!! Tune in for some smack talk about GameStop, Zack’s plans to buy his wife a new phone and a phenomenal article about the exciting future of games and storytelling in education. This blurb may be misleading at best, but don’t let it stop you from checking out this action packed EdGamer podcast.   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributor: Gerry James Subscription Page and Feeds for EdGamer The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki Call us on our comment line!… Read the rest

Don’t be upset with the title Sid.  I don’t think Civ World was meant for gamers like me.  EdGamer 19 discusses Sid Meier’s new creation Civ World, which is hosted on Facebook.  Lucas Gillispie (guest appearance #3) and I discuss Civ World, ISTE, World of Warcraft, and current gaming news. What new Xbox Live Arcade game should I buy?  What upcoming MMO could replace WoW in the classroom?  EdGamer 19…listen you must!   Show Host: Zack Gilbert Subscribe to The EdReach Podcasts on iTunes Subscribe to the EdReach Podcast Feed The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki.… Read the rest

Do you have trouble getting access to technology, within your school, for gaming? Board games offer a simple and nice alternative for gaming in the classroom. Gerry and I discuss our childhood board gaming experiences, which includes Candy Land and Axis and Allies. We explain why board games should be part of your classroom resources and how they can lead to learning. Listen to the Boardwalk of educational gaming podcasts! Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show contributors: Gerry James Subscribe to The EdReach Podcasts on iTunes Subscribe to the EdReach Podcast Feed The complete show notes are now on the EdGamer Wiki.… Read the rest