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Episode 72- Why Should we use Games in School?

Episode 72- Why Should we use Games in School?

FromBoard Gaming with Education


Episode 72- Why Should we use Games in School?

FromBoard Gaming with Education

ratings:
Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Oct 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin gives five reasons why we should use games in school. This episode is sponsored by WorldsXP. WorldsXP is a streamlined gameful experience for your learning environment to increase engagement, develop class culture, and reinforce positive behavior. By implementing WorldsXP you will be able to enhance the learning experience for your adventurers through different gamification elements. As the Kit Master, your Adventurers (students) will choose characters, give them their own unique personalities, go on thematic RPG adventures, and earn XP and achievements all while accomplishing three main goals in your learning environment. Introduction to the Discussion - 3:12 Games Foster Student-Teacher Relationships - 4:47 Games Develop Class Culture - 9:38 Games can be a Classroom Management Tool - 11:32 Games Provide Engagement and Motivation - 17:35 Student-Focused Design - 19:59 Conclusion - 22:05 Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page! Our Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education 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. Support us by listening to us on RadioPublic! Every listen helps contribute resources to keep our podcast going. 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/why-should-we-use-games-in-school
Released:
Oct 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (98)

"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!