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! read less
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Episode 150 - Running Educational Programming at a Tabletop Game Cafe feat. Prisha
11-10-2021
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 Facebook1:18 - Introduction to Prisha3:31 - Context for the Conversation and Understanding the Tabletop Gaming Market12:08 - 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]: SplendorSkullSherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Periodic CytosisRhino HeroRhino Hero JuniorTrap Words IonWongamaniaRabbit RallySnake OilSuperfightSet 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
Episode 148 - Using Games to Improve the World with Stop, Drop, and Roll Games feat. Laurie Blake
20-09-2021
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 Facebook1:49 - Introduction to Laurie Blake8:24 - Using Games to Improve the World18:50 - Earth Rising35:00 - Game Time Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Earth RisingGenius Games like CytosisCapital Games Studios like Wongamania PokemonHero 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
Episode 147 - Board Gaming with Education Resources and Updates
26-07-2021
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 WebstoreResources - 0:57Updates - 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
Episode 145 - Using Tabletop Games in Class feat. William Brown from The Hungry Gamer
12-07-2021
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 - 00:00Who is William Brown? - 1:50Defining Tabletop Games - 4:13Examples of Games for the Classroom - 7:07Benefits and Pitfalls of Games in Class - 14:23Thousand-Year-Old Vampire a Creative Writing Game for Teaching Writing - 17:45Board 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
Episode 144 - Using Game-Based Learning as Formative Feedback feat. Jenny Varrichio
14-06-2021
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 - 00:00Who is Jenny Varrichio? - 1:17Defining Game-Based Learning and Formative Feedback - 5:22Exploring the Topic Further-- Looking at Research in the Field - 7:18Why 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
Episode 142 - Running Tabletop RPG Programs at a Library and other Youth Programs feat. Hamid Printer
01-06-2021
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 - 00:00Who is Hamid Printer - 3:20What are TTRPGs (Tabletop Roleplaying Games)? - 5:48How Easy is it to Get Involved in TTRPGs or D&D? - 7:32First Steps to Getting Started - 14:20Other Tips for In-Person and Virtual - 22:06Dustin 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
Episode 141 - Game-Based Learning, Video Games, and Remote Learning feat. Dan White from Filament Games
24-05-2021
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 - 00:00Who is Dan White? - 1:40What are Games? - 2:42Video Games as Part of your Learning Environment - 5:12Filament Games - 8:56Dustin 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 KosterRoboCoCarcassoneDo I Have A RightThat'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
Episode 139 - What we can Learn from Playing Spatial Awareness Games feat. Dina Ramse
07-05-2021
Episode 139 - What we can Learn from Playing Spatial Awareness Games feat. Dina Ramse
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Dina Ramse to talk about what we can learn as players from spatial awareness and spatial recognition games. We discuss the impacts these games can have on us and our daily lives and also chat about how these games have helped Dina's son. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education! Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00Who is Dina Ramse? - 1:34Framing the Discussion: Spatial Awareness and Spatial Reasoning - 2:50How Spatial Awareness and Spatial Reasoning Games tie into the Real World - 10:46Montessori Schooling Philosophy and Games - 13:38Dustin Challenges Dina to a Game of Is That for Real a Board Game?! - 20:08 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]: Feast for OdinIndian SummerCarcassoneThe Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being by Simone Davis 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/dina-ramse
Episode 138 - Designing for the Player's Experience feat. Alex Lu
03-05-2021
Episode 138 - Designing for the Player's Experience feat. Alex Lu
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Alex Lu to talk about what the player's experience is all about. We talk about this from both the perspective of the player and the perspective of the designer. We discuss topics such as inclusion and representation in games, what to look out for as a parent or educator on what games to pick up, and what designers should consider when designing for the player's experience. 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 - 00:00Who is Alex Lu? - 1:42Framing the Discussion: The Player's Experience - 3:19A Game for Kids and Adults - 8:52Playtesting and Inclusion - 11:37Dustin Challenges Alex to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 20:23 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/alex-lu
Episode 137 - Using Board Games at Home for Hybrid Learning and Homeschooling feat. Danielle Dabbs
26-04-2021
Episode 137 - Using Board Games at Home for Hybrid Learning and Homeschooling feat. Danielle Dabbs
We're back with Season 12! In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Danielle Dabbs for Board Gaming with Education's first-ever VideoCast episode. Whether you're a parent looking for more ways to spend time as a family, use games to support learning, or are a hardcore hobby gamer and looking for more games to play with kids this episode is for you! Danielle shares some awesome games to use at home to support hybrid learning and homeschooling. She also shares some stories, insights, and tips on how she supported her children at home this past year with board games. 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 - 00:00Who is Danielle Dabbs? - 3:09Framing the Discussion - 5:19Growing into Board Games - 7:19Using Board Games to Teach Content - 18:13Dustin challenges Danielle to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 35:23 Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Hoot Owl Hoot Sleeping QueensMysteriumForbidden IslandPandemicTiny ParksBearenpark The Quacks of Quedlinburg Some games mentioned in this episode for content learning (links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links) Hoot Owl Hoot Disney Codenames Ecosystem Sleeping Queens Money Bags Alphabet Bingo Planet   To see the full list of games that Danielle suggests check out our full blog post of this episode at: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/danielle-dabbs 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/danielle-dabbs
Episode 134 - Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries Crossover feat. Dustin Staats and Kathleen Mercury [REPLAY - Original Episode 71]
05-04-2021
Episode 134 - Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries Crossover feat. Dustin Staats and Kathleen Mercury [REPLAY - Original Episode 71]
[REPLAY] This is a special crossover episode of Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries. In this episode, Dustin talks with Kathleen Mercury from Games in Schools and Libraries. They discuss various topics like teaching game design, game-based learning, board games, podcasting, and networking. Be sure to listen in to hear a bit about their experiences on how games and education crossover in their roles as educators. Thank you again to Games in Schools and Libraries and Kathleen Mercury for a wonderful crossover episode! Dustin Staats and Board Gaming with Education - 3:46Kathleen Mercury and Games in Schools and Libraries - 4:43Resources to Teach Game Design - 5:03Teaching Gifted Kids: Games Provide Complex Problems to Solve - 8:23Game Design and Lesson Planning - 10:46Experiencing a Game Versus Using Games in a Learning Environment - 12:38Points in Games - 26:32Connected Students - 35:33Podcasts on Games in Education - 40:38Kathleen Discusses Game Design - 45:28Goals for Dustin and Kathleen - 62:08Putting "Better" Games in the Classroom - 64:08 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their songs "Retro Gamer," "Mumbai Mood," and "Fizzy Jazz" for our interview. desert island, and post-production segments. These songs can be found in full on this music archive. http://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries 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.
Episode 133 - Game-Based Learning and Gamification in the Corporate Field versus the Educational Field feat. Terry Pearce
29-03-2021
Episode 133 - Game-Based Learning and Gamification in the Corporate Field versus the Educational Field feat. Terry Pearce
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Terry Pearce to discuss the differences and similarities between game-based learning and gamification in both the corporate world and the education world. Join Dustin, Terry, and Dave on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: GBL Conference - 00:00Welcome Dave Back to the Show - 1:01Who is Terry Pearce? - 3:09Farming the Discussion - 7:26ROI (Return on Investment) - 9:53Networking and Sharing within the Field of Games for Learning - 18:28Investing in Game-Based Learning and Gamification - 24:02What Can Educators Learn from the Corporate World? - 26:32Dave Rejoins the Conversation - 31:40Dustin, Dave, and Terry play Wits & Wagers - 38:32 Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: The Art of Game Design: A Book of LensesThe Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education by Karl KappActionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges and Leaderboards by Yu-Kai ChouEven Ninja Monkeys Like to Play: Unicorn Edition by Andrzej MarczewskiMore content from Andrzej Marczewski including the Design Element Cards 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/terry-pearce
Episode 132 - What Game Design Can Teach Us About Life feat. Steve Dee
22-03-2021
Episode 132 - What Game Design Can Teach Us About Life feat. Steve Dee
In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Steve Dee to discuss the importance of game design, how game design overlaps with other aspects of our lives, and what we can learn from game design through an educator's lens. Join Dustin, Steve, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: GBL Conference - 00:00Welcome Rodger Back to the Show - 0:29Who is Steve Dee? - 1:51Tin Star Games - 3:28Defining "Game Design" - 4:30How to Think Like a Game Designer - 6:22Student Differentiation and Different Game Players - 9:44Leveraging the Creative Side of Game Design - 21:38Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 31:40Dustin, Rodger, and Steve play Wits & Wagers - 45:12 Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Kobold Book of Game Design by Kobold PressTheory of Fun by Raph KosterThe Art of Game Design: A Book of LensesBoard Games that Tell Stories by Portal GamesReality is Broken by Jane McGonigal 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/steve-dee