S6.E44 - Now What?
Taking a look at our classrooms and what we want to try in them. Share your thoughts @mrmatera and #WellPlayedPodcast and explore with me what our new classrooms of the future will be!
Nov 01, 2022•13 min
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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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S6.E43 - Getting Started with Items and Power Ups!
In this episode we will start with the basic around items and powerups! Have a listen and learn just how to begin teaching in a new and fun way. As always, would love to hear from you at #WellPlayedPodcast and @MrMatera
Oct 25, 2022•13 min
S6.E42 - Setting Up For a Sub!
We have all been there. You need a sub. What do you do? How will your class function? Will it be a throw away day? Let's make it awesome! Have a listen to today's podcast and share your ideas and thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @Mrmatera
Oct 18, 2022•14 min
S6.E41 - Crazy and Fun!
This episode we take a look at adding a bit of lightness to your classroom. Have a listen and challenge yourself to a change in attitude. As always, I would love to hear from you. Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @MrMatera
Oct 11, 2022•13 min
S6.E40 - Alternative Assessments - It’s Time for a Change
Let's dive into the world of assessments together. I would love to hear from you and your thoughts on the topic. Share your ideas at #WellPlayedPodcast and @MrMatera Thanks for having a listen.
Oct 04, 2022•16 min
S6.E39 - RPGs in the Classroom - Building a new world and resource!
Let's explore the idea of adding Role Playing Games to our classrooms. This is the first podcast on the topic and I am sure it won't be the last. Please share your ideas at #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @MrMatera Play on!
Sep 27, 2022•14 min
S6.E38 - Building the Dream Team
In this episode we discuss how to build the dream team in your class. This will help you think about how to go about creating teams and groups so that your students excel! Please use #WellPlayedPodcast to let us know your thoughts!
Sep 20, 2022•12 min
S6.E37 - Giving a New Spin To Our Class (EMC2 In The Wild)
In this episode we have another EMC2 In the Wild. Bryant Barker, a 7th grade English teacher shares his story of spinning up some resources from EMC2 in his classroom. Join us as we dive into some creative chat about using our resources.
Sep 13, 2022•31 min
S6.E36 - Educational Philosophy! Get Reading!
In today's episode I share with you my teaching philosophy that I subscribe to and why it is important in my life. Hope you take a moment to listen, and most importantly, reflect. Have a go at it... Reach out and share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast and @MrMatera
Sep 06, 2022•11 min
S6.E35 - Intuition Innovation
Challenge yourself to growth! This episode is all about change and pushing yourself to try something new. Have a listen and move toward action today. Please share your thoughts at #WellPlayedPodcast @mrmatera
Aug 30, 2022•14 min
S6.E34 - The Learner Dashboard + More!!!
In this episode we take a dive into one super powerful tool that we have upgraded this year on EMC2Learning.com This is a different kind of episode as we walk through a resource and why it is so great for students. While this is a paid resource I feel it is important to share out the knowledge that something like this is out there for teachers. Hope you enjoy and hope to see you at EMC2Learning.com
Aug 23, 2022•15 min
S6.E33 - Getting Started Right
In this episode we discuss how I start my year off. I would love to hear your thoughts as well as tips for starting off mine. Share your ideas with #WellPlayedPodcast as well as @mrmatera Let's have a great 2022-2023 school year!
Aug 16, 2022•17 min
S6.E32 - The Gifts We Give
In this episode I reflect on the gifts we get to give to our classrooms. Whose with me? Let's give some gifts this year! I would love to hear your thoughts on this one. Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @MrMatera
Aug 10, 2022•11 min
S6E31 - So you want to gamify
Have a quick listen to help you get your gamified class off the ground. This episode will get you going with some nice fundamentals of gamification. Enjoy! Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast and @mrmatera
Aug 02, 2022•13 min
S6.E30 - Teacher Challenge!
This episode we have a guest with us and we discuss creating challenges for us teachers. This is an interesting thing we can all add that will be creative and fun for us teachers. Share your thoughts at #WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera
Jul 26, 2022•32 min
S6.E29 - Resilience
This episode we explore why we should teach a bit differently and what can come from our world if we did! Share your ideas on #WellPlayPodcast @MrMatera
Jul 19, 2022•15 min
S6.E28 - Origin Stories
Have a listen to this episode about building back stories for elements in your game. Have a moment to share your ideas using #WellPlayedPodcast Enjoy!
Jul 12, 2022•11 min
S6.E27 - Classroom Investments!
In this episode we discuss how to set a classroom budget that will change the way you teach and your students learn. Seriously! It is crazy what a PERSONAL classroom budget can do to your class! Enjoy!
Jul 05, 2022•21 min
S6.E26 - A Quiet Year Game For All Classes!
Listen to guests Kerri Zitar and Micheal Doutrich discuss a great world building game that would be perfect in almost all classes. These two 4th grade teachers knocked it out of the park with this one! Have a listen, share your thoughts with #WellPlayedPodcast and #EMC2Learning
Jun 28, 2022•42 min
S6.E25 - Mega Game Considerations
Join me as I explore some ideas for you to refresh your game this summer or set a course for new adventures in your class for those of you new to gamification. Welcome and please join the conversation at #WellPlayedPodcast and tweet me @mrmatera
Jun 21, 2022•17 min
S6.E24 - Summer Happenings & surprise at the end!
Hope that you are enjoying your summer. This episode I go over all the things filling my summer and the why behind them. I also ask you a bunch of questions and would love to hear your thoughts. Please share your ideas at #WellPlayedPodcast Peace, Michael
Jun 15, 2022•17 min
S6.E23 - Kickstarter In The Classroom
Have a listen to this episode in which we dive into this very raw idea that I had about running a classroom in a Kickstarter campaign style. As always I would love to hear from you. Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @mrmatera
Jun 07, 2022•13 min
S6.E22 - The Joy Filled Classroom
This one is after my own heart. Joy is where it is at. Let's work to create spaces and places that make us and those we serve happier! Use #WellplayedPodcast to share your thoughts!
May 31, 2022•9 min
S6.E21 - Items & Power Ups in End of the Year
In this episode we discuss 6 items that help spice up the end of the year for your year long game! Enjoy listening to this one! Share your thoughts at #WellPlayedPodcast Peace!
May 24, 2022•13 min
S6.E20 - The End of the Year
In this delightful episode we explore the way I end my year with student in a year long gamified classroom. Come have a listen and think through how you might wrap up your year.
May 17, 2022•12 min
S6.E19 - Agents of Agency
In this episode I look at the power of agency in our lives, in games, and ultimately lead us to think about it in our classrooms. Make a choice to listen to this podcast and how it might change your instruction today! Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast
May 10, 2022•13 min
S6.E18 - EDU Incubators and Accelerators in your classroom
In this episode we discuss my favorite time of year and how we can create great change in our classrooms right here, right now! Enjoy and don't forget to interact at #WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera
May 03, 2022•13 min
S6.E17 - Danger Cards
In this episode I discuss a great review game I use in my classroom. I walk you through the why and how it works and help you get all set for running it in your classroom. Enjoy!
Apr 26, 2022•10 min
S6.E16 - Player Theory For Powerhouse Learning
Come enjoy learning about 4 new lenses we can view our course and lesson design. I promise this is worth your time as it will help you understand and even reach more students. Have a listen and share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast @mrmatera
Apr 19, 2022•16 min
S6.E15 - Easter Eggs Everywhere!
Easter Eggs are one of my favorite game mechanics. Take a moment to listen to these ideas and see how you could be adding a bit of a surprise to your classroom!
Apr 12, 2022•13 min
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