Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes. In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities. ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon. Summer Activity Review Google CS First Video Game Design Miniatures and Terrain Making Games Workshop Making bushes and hedges Walls Proxxon Foam cutter...
Sep 13, 2021
In Games in Schools and Libraries #164 Donald is joined by the amazing T Caires, of Haba Games. They talk about animal related games that would go along with the 2021 Tails and Tales summer reading program, as well as the Haba library programs. https://www.habausa.com/ Tiffany@habausa.com I apologize to our listeners and T Caires for the delay releasing this episode. Health issues and an incredibly busy summer schedule prevented it’s timely release. The content is still useful. Dragon’s Breath f...
Aug 17, 2021
One of the Georgetown County Library character boards for our summer reading Tales and Tails giveaway. Patrons picked up a different board each week Sorry for the delay on episodes. Donald was out sick for awhile and then busy with summer projects when he returned. We should be returning to our biweekly schedule. On Games in Schools and Libraries episode 163 Chris and Donald talk about more tabletop games suitable to the 2021 Tales & Tails summer reading theme. Games Mentioned HIVE Takenoko ...
Jul 17, 2021
In episode 162 of the Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about other animal themed games which might be useful to include in your 2021 Summer Reading Tails and Tales activities. Video Games Baba is You Goat Simulator Ultimate Chicken Horse Untitled Goose Game The Last Guardian Animal Crossing Never Alone Moss The Sonic Series Zoo Tychoon Crash Bandicoot Donkey Kong Deer God Tabletop Games My Little Pony - Tales of Equestria RPG Adventure Maximus Battlesheep Hey! That's My Fish!...
May 12, 2021
From the Endangered Cover Art Games in Schools and Libraries episode 161 is the beginning of a series where Donald and Chris talk about games that support the 2021 Summer Reading theme “Tails and Tales”. Some of these are great games about animals, some are great storytelling games that can be used to tell tales about animals, and some are both! Before they get to that the talk a little bit about what they are doing to incorporate the Glowforge into their summer reading activities. Game Reviews ...
May 04, 2021
In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries episode 30 Giles and Don talk about events. We discuss running events, publicizing events, and different ways of fostering interest. This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/ Games 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 Ge...
Apr 21, 2021
In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 160 Donald and Professor Scott Nicholson talk about publisher dummy contracts and maintaining the right to share your own work, how to get your published works cited appropriately, and the new book Unlocking the Potential of Puzzle-based Learning by Scott Nicholson and Liz Cable. They also chat about puzzle hunts as learning and weekly puzzle challenges for the classroom. After the break Scott looks back at his experience teaching Escape Room Design, and...
Apr 06, 2021
Southern Georgetown Community Library Fairy Door In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 159 Donald and Chris talk about the cancelling of ShushCon Online 2021, new gaming shelves for the library, games they have played, and the Fairy and Gnome door project. ShushCon ShushCon 2021 Online Cancelled, but we will still run an event in October. Four of our five new shelves, with room to grow. New Game Shelves Our new KALLAX shelves, from IKEA, while not necessarily as durable as standard library s...
Mar 30, 2021
On Episode 158 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Kathleen are joined by Stephen Conway to talk about what the Spiel Foundation is doing for schools and libraries. The Spiel Foundation Stephen Conway serves as Director of the Spiel Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2007. The foundation is dedicated to making the world a more playful place, and to do so they deliver bundles of games to a wide variety of organizations serving players of all ages (children’s hospita...
Mar 03, 2021
In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 157 Donald is joined by Dustin Staats of Board Gaming with Education to talk about the value of games in a pandemic and post pandemic education setting. Dustin Staats Board Gaming with Education @bge_games GSL 138: Board Gaming with Education Also mentioned Google Jamboard Flip Grid Trapwords Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System . Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Boa...
Feb 16, 2021
In Games in Schools and libraries episode 156 Kathleen is joined by James “Pigeon” Fielder, Mark Harvey, Ryan Gibb, the authors of the upcoming book Games without Frontiers: Simulations and Games in the Political Science Classroom to discuss their experiences using games to teach political science. James “Pigeon” Fielder www.jdfielder.com https://twitter.com/j_d_fielder Mark Harvey https://www.stmary.edu/staff/174 https://twitter.com/DrMAHarvey Hidden Agenda game he mentioned https://classicrelo...
Feb 05, 2021
This is a rebroadcast of the Games in Schools and Libraries episode 29 Giles and Don discuss their experience with games and children on the autism spectrum. This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/ Games 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 Geek Email us: schoolsandlibrar...
Jan 29, 2021
In Games in Schools and Libraries 155 Chris and Donald announce the 2021 ShushCon schedule. They also discuss the new generation of PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles. They talk hardware, games, and subscription services. ShushCon 2021 March 26-28 ShushCon Online. October 15-17 ShushCon in Pawleys Island Want to dig deeper in the next generation of consoles? Check out these Games in Schools and Libraries Blog articles. NEXT GENERATION CONSOLES IN THE LIBRARY PART 1 NEXT GENERATION CONSOLES IN ...
Jan 15, 2021
Some of the games we play most Frequently on Twitch. In GSL 154 Chris and Donald discuss the Jack Box Party Pack games through the lense of games they utilize on the ShushCon Twitch stream or would be suitable for playing with patrons or students via Discord. After reviewing games in the Party Packs they also discuss tactics for dealing with bad actors and vulgarians who jump in on your stream. https://www.jackboxgames.com/party-pack/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association wit...
Dec 23, 2020
This is a rebroadcast of the Games in Schools and Libraries episode originally posted December 18, 2013. In GSL episode 28 Giles and Don are joined by the enigmatic professor Scott Nicholson and they discuss the Game Design Guild. The guild offers exploration of new games, game design challenges, playtests of potential projects, and grant seeking for community oriented game design. Scott also mentions the Games in Libraries Online course - 30 video series on games in libraries. https://www.youtu...
Dec 17, 2020
In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 153 Kathleen is joined by Adam Davis, one of Game To Grow’s founders, about overcoming isolation, expanding their ability to serve, and the opportunity to train more professionals on the therapeutic applications of RPGs. With geographic restrictions eased because of the prevalence of remote engagement Game To Grow is now reaching people worldwide. Adam Davis and Adam Johns were previously on GSL 140 . At the time of this release they are in currently in ...
Dec 08, 2020
On this episode Donald and Chris talk about their recent experience with the Roll20 AD&D campaign, and the ShushCon Twitch Stream. They also review Unlock!: Epic Adventures and talk about a fundraiser done in conjunction with the Friends of the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library. Check out the ShushCon Twitch Stream. Please follow and ring the bell for alerts when we are live. https://www.twitch.tv/shushcon Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georg...
Dec 02, 2020
In episode 151 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald Dennis and Chris Bell talk about running games online for the library. Stuff we talked about: Storm King’s Thunder D&D Campaign Curse of Strahd D&D Campaign D&D SRD (System Reference Document) https://www.twitch.tv/shushcon https://roll20.net/ Jackbox Party Pack from https://www.jackboxgames.com/ https://discord.com/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library S...
Sep 17, 2020
In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 27, originally published in 2013, Donald is joined by Brian Mayer. They talk about the American Library Association Convention, and particularly the play event. They also cover games in libraries, learning experiences, game design contests, and making games a more natural part of a game program. Brian Michael Mayer Library Technology Specialist at Genesee Valley BOCES Coordinator of School Library System and Media Services at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugu...
Aug 28, 2020
In episode 150 of Games in Schools and Libraries Lydia-Rae Wehmeyer joins Kathleen Mercury to discuss her experiences in using games in the classroom. Lydia-Rae Wehmeyer Drama and Public Speaking Teacher at Brittany Woods Middle School Contributor @fivebygames https://www.instagram.com/alltheworldsastage07/ Games 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 Geek Kathleen's res...
Aug 14, 2020
Scout Blum, historian, game designer, and publisher, joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about her evolution with games and design in her classes and community with the goal to make the world better. Scout Blum Elizabeth “Scout” Blum Environmental historian studying activism; game designer and author of Love Canal Revisited. Professor at Troy University Mockingbird Games @ScoutBlum Face to Face Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Lib...
Jun 10, 2020
In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 148 Kathleen Mercury talks with Juan David Garcia about using games to engage students in higher education. Juan David García National University of Columnbia Assistant Professor Faculty of Medicine https://twitter.com/garciaart3 http://cimalab.intec.co/jdg/ Games 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 Geek Kathleen's resources h...
May 27, 2020
In Games in Schools and Libraries 26 (Originally broadcast on July,22, 2013) Giles and Donald round out their series on dexterity games with a look at the weird and wonderful games that fit this genre, as well as a range of digital games as well. Games Mentioned Loopin Louie, Rattle Snake, Polarity, Dart Wars, Micro Mutants, Hamsterrolle, Battlegrounds Crossbows and Catapults, Angry Birds, Knock your Blocks Off, Dancing Eggs, Pogs, The Black Pirate, Siege Craft, Fruit Ninja, Temple Run, Jetpack ...
May 27, 2020
In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 147 Doug Shaw joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about applied improvisation, his book Social Nonsense . They also touch on the improv concepts of listening, reacting, and making the bolder choice. Doug Shaw Doug is an award-winning mathematics professon. His research is in tertiary math education, combinatorics, and graph theory. http://dougshaw.com/social-nonsense/ https://twitter.com/socialnonsense1 Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in associatio...
May 20, 2020
This is a rebroadcast of part 2 of the Games in Schools and Libraries 3 part series on Dexterity games originally published in 2013. In GSL episode 25 Giles and Don talk about games that involve pitching, throwing, and flicking. Games discussed in this episode: Horse Shoes Corn Hole Toss a Cross Disc Golf Klop or Mollky Kubb Boules or Bocche Darts Air Hockey Foosball Carrom Crokinole Sorry Sliders Flicochet Pitchcar Bisikle or Roadzters Catacombs Dungeon Fighter Hula Hippos Tumblin Dice Knights ...
May 13, 2020
This is part 1 of the Games in Schools and Libraries 3 part series on Dexterity games originally published in 2013. In episode 24 we focus on stacking games, what are they, how to organize them and what are they good for. Games discussed in this episode: Ingress Tier Auf Tier Toc Toc Woodman Gulo Gulo Jenga Pick up Sticks Operation Blockhead Villa Paletti Make N Break Zitternix Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System ...
May 01, 2020
Map from Stephanie’s FATE game on Roll 20 In Games in Schools and Libraries 146, Stephanie Frey returns to talk with Donald about running a virtual convention using tools like Discord, Tabletop Simulator, Google Docs, and Roll20. Stephanie Frey Artist, Streamer, Escape Room Designer https://www.nephalope.com/ Twitter @nephalope Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/thenephalope Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System . Games i...
Apr 01, 2020
The view from Kathleen’s Hillbilly Hideout. In this special Games in Schools and Libraries episode Kathleen shares her thoughts and resources for distance learning and staying engaged with her students during an era of social (and professional) distancing. Donald also shares a Scott Nicholson Top Tip for communicating what resources are really important to your online classes. Link to Kathleen’s Resources Web Site https://www.kathleenmercury.com/distance-learning-resources.html Google Doc https:...
Mar 26, 2020
Some of our circulating collection. Chris pictured in the background. In this episode Donald and Chris announce ShushCon is cancelled, talk a bit about what they are doing when no patrons are allowed in the library, including getting game information to Cataloging, and do a bunch of reviews. Games Chatted about Horizons Silver Coin Dome Crushers Cartooner Kingdom Hearts Talisman Artemis Project Emerald Flame Charterstone The Expanse RPG Wingspan Parks Xia Legends of a Drift Wavelength Games in S...
Mar 25, 2020
In Games in Schools and Libraries Eric Slauson joins Kathleen to talk about so many things. Eric Slauson https://twitter.com/stmgames Meeple Syrup Shoptalk Deepwater Games - Monstrosity pre order Tattoo Stories Nerd Words Science Games 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 Geek Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/ Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com...
Feb 26, 2020
