Well PlayED

Michael Matera•wellplayedpodcast.podbean.com

A podcast all about playful learning, #gamification, game based learning, and game inspired course design. Join in the fun with our crazy hosts as we talk about the passion of playful learning.

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Episodes

S6.E14 - Big Boards Big Times!

Have a listen to this week's Well Played. Today Fabian Hofmann (@Hofmannedu) with us talking about big and little games he has used and made in his class. Unlock some fun in your life and classroom by picking up some of these today! Love to hear from you: #WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera

Apr 05, 2022•33 min

S6.E13 - Creation as an Act of Empowerment

This podcast discusses one of my favorite aspects of teaching and living... That is creating! Have a listen, then share your thoughts at #WellPlayedPodcast and @mrmatera Peace!

Mar 29, 2022•14 min

S6.E12 - FIRST FULL YEAR OF GAMIFICATION

In this episode we chat with Shaun Moriarty (@MoriartyHistory) about his first year into the gamified classroom. Come join the conversation and learn from and with him on his journey!

Mar 22, 2022•33 min

S6.E11 - Student Engineers!

This solo-cast has me discussing how my students help design the game and some tips for having your students do the same. I hope you enjoy and I hope to hear from you on #WellPlayedPodcast and @MrMatera

Mar 15, 2022•14 min

S6.E10 - How Playful Learning Changes Classrooms & Students

Today we have a dynamic duo with Jennifer Toney and Faith Guy. They are teacher and student teacher pair that are doing some great things in the classroom. I love hearing how gamification has impacted the direction of both their current and future classrooms! Have a listen and enjoy their empowering story. Who knows, maybe you will just take that first step you have been saying you were going to for a while.

Mar 08, 2022•33 min

S6.E9 - Challenge Accepted

Great episode in which we explore the power of differentiation in the gamified classroom. It is power packed and ready for you to launch into some awesome change in your classroom. Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast to join in the conversation.

Mar 01, 2022•16 min

S6.E8 - Gamification in the Elementary Class

In today's episode we have two wonderful people Jamie and Tobin Halsey (@mrsjamiehalsey @halseytobin) They are 2nd and 4th grade teachers and are here to share why they do what they do and why it is so important! Come along and have a listen! Share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast

Feb 22, 2022•31 min

S6.E7 - Badging Done Right!

In this power packed episode I run through some badging tips, but for the most part this is a foundational episode that will teach you the 5 Rs of badging that you should think about when creating a badging system. Please reflect on this episode and write #WellPlayedPodcast your thoughts!

Feb 15, 2022•16 min

S6.E6 - EMC2 In The Wild Episode with Guest Justin Owens

Hello everyone to our first EMC2 In the Wild Episode. These episodes are when a teacher shares a story of using one of the resources in their classroom and the impact it has made. We hope this inspires you to take the leap and use these resources in your classroom. Today's guest is Justin Owens (@MrOwens_Math) He is a math teacher and a fantastic guy. We hope you enjoy the episode. Share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast

Feb 08, 2022•33 min

S6.E.5 - The Power of One!

While this is a different topic I hope your find it motivating and inspiring for you to listen to and TAKE ACTION in your lives. It is 15 minutes and I would love to hear what you think and what changes you are thinking about. Post your call to action on #WellPlayedPodcast hashtag!

Feb 01, 2022•16 min

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