Board Gaming with Education
Board Gaming with Education
Dustin Staats
"Board Gaming with Education" explores board games, game-based learning, gamification, and other elements of gaming and how they can complement, supplement, and interact with education and learning. If you are an educator, teacher, board game hobbyist, or board game professional and you are curious how board games can be used as learning tools, then this podcast is for you!
Episode 150 - Running Educational Programming at a Tabletop Game Cafe feat. Prisha
Dustin chats with Prisha about her tabletop game cafe in India. They talk about marketing tabletop games and running educational programming at a tabletop cafe. Dustin shares his expertise in using game-based learning and gamification techniques. Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 1:18 - Introduction to Prisha 3:31 - Context for the Conversation and Understanding the Tabletop Gaming Market 12:08 - Questions for Dustin-- Dustin Tackles Questions about Using Tabletop Games for Educational Programming Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Splendor Skull Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Periodic Cytosis Rhino Hero Rhino Hero Junior Trap Words Ion Wongamania Rabbit Rally Snake Oil Superfight Set Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/prisha
Oct 11, 2021
53 min
Episode 149 (Special Episode): Brick-and-Mortar Journey Ep 1 - Running Booths at Events (Part 1)
Dustin shares his experience running a booth at a local event. He talks about some things he's learned from his booth experience and shares some data on the success of the event.   Episode Topics 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education/BGE's Tabletop Updates - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 3:56 - Introduction to Running Booths at Local Events 11:14 - Looking at the Data 14:40 - Conclusion   Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/brick-and-mortar-episode/
Oct 4, 2021
19 min
Episode 148 - Using Games to Improve the World with Stop, Drop, and Roll Games feat. Laurie Blake
Dustin chats with Laurie Blake about the power of games for good. We chat about his company Stop, Drop, and Roll Games and its mission-- inclusive, conscientious, and immersive. We also chat about their game Earth Rising and how it ties into games for learning. Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 1:49 - Introduction to Laurie Blake 8:24 - Using Games to Improve the World 18:50 - Earth Rising 35:00 - Game Time Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Earth Rising Genius Games like Cytosis Capital Games Studios like Wongamania Pokemon Hero Quest Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/laurie-blake
Sep 20, 2021
52 min
Episode 147 - Board Gaming with Education Resources and Updates
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin shares some resources you'll find as a part of the Board Gaming with Education community and some huge updates!   Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Webstore Resources - 0:57 Updates - 9:52 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com GET UPDATES ABOUT OUR BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORE: https://witty-leader-6961.ck.page/337039c715 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningwithgames Website Survey for EduGamer Points: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctMZ_CUeCcHB3-V0gvtR_ik8eOuKtPzsfv1m2RScLYSonjsg/viewform Call for Contributors: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/call-for-contributors-2021/ Episode 147 - Using Tabletop Games In-Person in a Socially Distanced Classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/using-tabletop-games-in-person-in-a-socially-distanced-classroom/ Episode 146 - Using Tabletop Games in Class Feat. William Brown from the Hungry Gamer: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/william-brown/ Board Game Crate: https://mrqz.to/boardgamecrate New Games Added to the Store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/shop/?orderby=date Kickstarter Calendar: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/kickstarter-calendar/ Wavelength Game: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/product/wavelength/   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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/season-12-resources-and-updates  
Jul 26, 2021
17 min
Episode 146 - Using Tabletop Games In-Person in a Socially Distanced Classroom
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin shares his experience with using tabletop games in person this past summer. He talks about different games he has used and tips for implementing them and keeping students distanced. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Webstore Tip #1: Check out party games! - 4:02 Tip #2: Personal Whiteboards - 8:06 Tip #3: Connect Your Phone Camera to Your Computer to Project the Board - 13:41 Tip #4: Check out roll and write games - 17:58 Tip #5: Go outside - 19:20 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/using-tabletop-games-in-person-in-a-socially-distanced-classroom
Jul 19, 2021
22 min
Episode 145 - Using Tabletop Games in Class feat. William Brown from The Hungry Gamer
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by William Brown from The Hungry Gamer to discuss how he has used tabletop games in the classroom. He talks about several examples as well as dives into one specific example of how he used Thousand-Year-Old Vampire to teach writing. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Store - 00:00 Who is William Brown? - 1:50 Defining Tabletop Games - 4:13 Examples of Games for the Classroom - 7:07 Benefits and Pitfalls of Games in Class - 14:23 Thousand-Year-Old Vampire a Creative Writing Game for Teaching Writing - 17:45 Board Game Project- 38:14 Dustin Challenges William to a Game of Wavelength - 40:31 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/william-brown
Jul 12, 2021
53 min
Episode 144 - Using Game-Based Learning as Formative Feedback feat. Jenny Varrichio
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Jenny Varrichio to discuss game-based learning and using it as a tool for formative feedback. Jenny shares insights into her research as to how we can leverage game-based learning in our classrooms with our learners. This is a perfect episode for diving into the reasons why and how to create an environment for the successful use of game-based learning. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Game Crates - 00:00 Who is Jenny Varrichio? - 1:17 Defining Game-Based Learning and Formative Feedback - 5:22 Exploring the Topic Further-- Looking at Research in the Field - 7:18 Why Game-Based Learning as Formative Feedback - 12:38 Dustin Challenges Jenny to a Game of Concept - 23:58 Get your board game crate now! https://mrqz.to/boardgamecrate   Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/jenny-varrichio
Jun 14, 2021
32 min
Episode 143 - Game-Based Learning and Getting to Know Others feat. Peter Seiler of Yub Nub Games
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Peter Seiler, to best game-based practices for getting to know others. Peter shares his game Top Tale and how it fosters a great experience for getting to know your fellow human. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Newsletter Community - 00:00 Who is Peter Seiler? - 3:20 Overview of our Topic: Getting to Know Others and Game-Based Learning - 4:05 Fostering a Game Experience for Opening Up - 8:24 Top Tale - 18:08 Dustin Challenges Peter to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 31:39 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/peter-seiler
Jun 7, 2021
35 min
Episode 142 - Running Tabletop RPG Programs at a Library and other Youth Programs feat. Hamid Printer
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Hamid Printer, to discuss running tabletop roleplaying games at a library or other youth programs. Hamid shares some amazing tips for beginners and veterans alike on how best to run a tabletop roleplaying game at your local library. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Hamid Printer - 3:20 What are TTRPGs (Tabletop Roleplaying Games)? - 5:48 How Easy is it to Get Involved in TTRPGs or D&D? - 7:32 First Steps to Getting Started - 14:20 Other Tips for In-Person and Virtual - 22:06 Dustin Challenges Hamid to a Game of The Emoji Challenge - 40:27 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com   Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/hamid-printer
Jun 1, 2021
48 min
Episode 141 - Game-Based Learning, Video Games, and Remote Learning feat. Dan White from Filament Games
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Dan White, CEO of Filament Games to talk about using video games for game-based learning. They explore topics such as defining game-based learning and where games fall on a game-based learning spectrum, how and what role game-based learning played during the pandemic, and what the future of game-based learning may be. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Dan White? - 1:40 What are Games? - 2:42 Video Games as Part of your Learning Environment - 5:12 Filament Games - 8:56 Dustin Challenges Dan to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 33:33 Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: "A Theory of Fun" by Raph Koster RoboCo Carcassone Do I Have A Right That's Your Right Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. 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. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/dan-white  
May 24, 2021
37 min
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