Have a listen to how you can use this tool in your class design and with students! Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast

Have a listen to how you can use this tool in your class design and with students! Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast

S7.E32 - Bartle Test + Surprise at the End!

Get your year started off right! This podcast shares ideas about my secret recipe for a successful year. Come and enjoy and share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast

Get your year started off right! This podcast shares ideas about my secret recipe for a successful year. Come and enjoy and share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast

S7.E31 - What to Start With This Year?

Want to start making something special happen in your classroom? Well start to look around you. There is theme ideas everywhere. Listen to some big and some small ways to add that to your classroom.

S7.E30 - A TRIP OUT WEST AND A SEARCH FOR A THEME?

This one is crazy but I had to have a little fun today. I mean why not. Hope you enjoyed!

This one is crazy but I had to have a little fun today. I mean why not. Hope you enjoyed!

S7.E.29 - GAMIFICATION AS SEEN THROUGH THE GREEK PHILOSOPHERS EYES!

Games do such a good job providing choice. Let's make sure we do to in our classrooms and our lesson designs.

S7.28 - Meaningful Choice In The Classroom

Start to shake up your class. This podcast is a reminder for us all that normal is the new boring. So make sure you shake up your class with something different. Check out EMC2Learning.com

Start to shake up your class. This podcast is a reminder for us all that normal is the new boring. So make sure you shake up your class with something different. Check out <a href="http://EMC2Learning.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EMC2Learning.com</a>

S7.E27- DIFFERENT IS THE NEW NORMAL!

In this episode we talk about ways to find that creative spark. Have a listen and start to implement these ideas to help you start creating.

S7.E26 - Getting Creative! How to drum up ideas!

In this episode we talk about the power of adding sounds to your classroom activities and music. Enjoy the show and sorry about the sound error in the middle. No pun intended.

S7.E25 - Sounds!

This episode we dive into taking control of your life and your classroom. Have a listen, but more importantly, make a change!

S7.E24 - Making Changes!

Let's play a game! This podcast dives into get you started with playing games in your life! Have fun with your friends and family by spending a little coin. It will be a great investment for just about anyone!

S7.E23 - Game Night! Making memories with Family and Friends!

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.

I am listening through many of the episodes and am picking up so many new ideas, tips and encouragement. Great for teachers just thinking about gamification or teachers already in the process and looking for new ideas.

Great podcast!

Always something new to learn. Love the content.

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Well PlayED

In this fabulous episode of Well Played, Adam Blod and I discuss how students dive deeper into the content with Gamification. While there is no need to wear speedos to listen to this podcast, it couldn't hurt as we swim with speed toward greater understanding of how gamifciation changes how students see themselves and our content. Have a listen...

In this fabulous episode of Well Played, Adam Blod and I discuss how students dive deeper into the content with Gamification. While there is no need to wear speedos to listen to this podcast, it couldn't hurt as we swim with speed toward greater understanding of how gamifciation changes how students see themselves and our content. Have a listen...

S1.E3 - Diving Deep Into Content

In this episode Adam and I discuss our two systems for Boss Battles with some similarities and other differences it is bound to give you ideas for you in your game. Have a listen and enjoy the show! My Site: http://explorelikeapirate.comAdams site: https://gameinspireddesign.wordpress.com/My YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/mrmatera

In this episode Adam and I discuss our two systems for Boss Battles with some similarities and other differences it is bound to give you ideas for you in your game. Have a listen and enjoy the show! My Site: <a href="http://explorelikeapirate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://explorelikeapirate.com</a> Adams site: <a href="https://gameinspireddesign.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gameinspireddesign.wordpress.com/</a> My YouTube Channel: <a href="http://YouTube.com/mrmatera" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/mrmatera</a>

S1.E37 - BOSS BATTLES ARE BUMPING

In this episode we begin our getting started series. This is where we interview people who have just got started with gamification and hear how they begain and how it is going so far. Join in the fun and have a listen and hopefully you take a dive into gamification with us!

S2.E36- Getting Started Series (Part I)

In this episode, we have Carol McLaughlin (@missmac100) talking to us about how she has added gamifcation to her 2nd grade classroom. This is a wild ride and filled with some great starter tips. Sit back and relax!

S2.E24 - Gamification of Elementary

BAM! Episode 40 just landed on WEllPlayed! Join Andrew Kozlowsky and I as we check in on his game after the first semester. Andrew, or @mrKoz31 is an AP US history teacher and now an experience gamifier! Come along and here how his game went for the first semester. Plenty of tips and tricks...Show links:Mr. Koz site: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/zombienation/homeStudent Sidequest folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5gu4f75ITWOQk1naVNtS1RtVGsMr. Matera's YouTube: youtube.com/mrmatera

BAM! Episode 40 just landed on WEllPlayed! Join Andrew Kozlowsky and I as we check in on his game after the first semester. Andrew, or @mrKoz31 is an AP US history teacher and now an experience gamifier! Come along and here how his game went for the first semester. Plenty of tips and tricks... Show links: Mr. Koz site: <a href="https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/zombienation/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/zombienation/home</a> Student Sidequest folder: <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5gu4f75ITWOQk1naVNtS1RtVGs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5gu4f75ITWOQk1naVNtS1RtVGs</a> Mr. Matera's YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/mrmatera" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/mrmatera</a>

S1.E40- Status Report... How 1st semester went!

Today's episode has been a long time coming... This one features a close friend and fellow teacher Chuck Taft (@Chucktaft). We are dicussing Breakout Boxes and how to use them as well as how to spice them up! Chuck is the master of the breakout box art. He will have you up and running your first breakout box in no time! Addionally, this airs the day before the 1st ever #HiveSummit and launches the summits own breakout game. Go to hivesummit.org and get registered. If the conference is over, join the mailing list to make sure you have a spot next year!

Today's episode has been a long time coming... This one features a close friend and fellow teacher Chuck Taft (@Chucktaft). We are dicussing Breakout Boxes and how to use them as well as how to spice them up! Chuck is the master of the breakout box art. He will have you up and running your first breakout box in no time! Addionally, this airs the day before the 1st ever #HiveSummit and launches the summits own breakout game. Go to <a href="http://hivesummit.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hivesummit.org</a> and get registered. If the conference is over, join the mailing list to make sure you have a spot next year!

S2.E17 - Breakout Box to help Break in Fun and Facts!

Today was an epic day... We had as a guest Jon Spike in the studio and it was a rousing good time. Jon and I are both board game enthusists and promise that we will do an episode all about that some day. But today we are talking about mini gamification moments. This is all about applying game mechanics to any course that could happen in one lesson. So sit back and let the day dreaming begin as we walk you through some pretty cool ideas... Or at least we think so...

S1.E47 - Mini Gamification Moments

From last episode on ending a game right, Nick and I explore the starting of a game. This episode, Nick and I, talk about the process of onboarding. This delicate step is all about how to bring players into your game. They need to intuitively understand what they can and cannot do in this game world. I can say that this one of those important steps that can never get enough attention. More about this topic is reviewed in the book Explore Like a Pirate. Check out that for further info. So climb aboard and get ready to start your path to successful onboarding.

S1.E11 - Onboarding

This episode is all about Side Quests and how to get strarted and just the fun and adventure your students will have by going on them. Come listen / watch @heckawesome and I chat about this on WellPlayed. Enjoy the show folks...

S2.32- Starting Side Quests

I have the honor of chatting with @mr_watkin about his first year of education. He tells us the tails of working to stay a float, while still bringing the best instruction he can to his kiddos. This is a great episode for all of us to remember and think about. Jacob reminds us vetren teachers the value of embracing new challenges. Thank you for a great video Jacob!

S1.E44 - First Year Teacher Tackles Gamification

In this, our 48th episode, Adam Powley and I discuss how adding a layer of mystery to your class or your game can be a real game changer. I mean really, who doesn't like a good surprise. Sit back and listen to the two of us muse about this delicious element in our classrooms. Oh, and think about how to add it to yours soon too! Links discussed:Adam's Site: classroompowerups.comMichael's site: explorelikeapirate.comYoutube: youtube.com/mrmatera

In this, our 48th episode, Adam Powley and I discuss how adding a layer of mystery to your class or your game can be a real game changer. I mean really, who doesn't like a good surprise. Sit back and listen to the two of us muse about this delicious element in our classrooms. Oh, and think about how to add it to yours soon too! Links discussed: Adam's Site: <a href="http://classroompowerups.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">classroompowerups.com</a> Michael's site: <a href="http://explorelikeapirate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">explorelikeapirate.com</a> Youtube: <a href="http://youtube.com/mrmatera" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/mrmatera</a>

S1.E48 - Mystery as a Motivator

The snow capped mountains of professional development loom ominously over us as Tisha and I set out from Base Camp. We promise to take you on a quest of knowledge, up the PD mountain and return you safely back here to sea level. As your gamification sherpas, we can promise you that... What we can't promise you is that you will return the same you as you left. For once you accept this quest, this charge really, you can't help but become something greater. We hope you are brave enough to be among the few, the mighty, the 3 listeners, we have to join in and scale this mountain together. Todays topic: Quests. Tisha and I swap stories and ideas for quests for you guys to use. An additional bit that you will hear, and no carabiners required to use them, are our ideas on items that relate to quests in a gamified classroom. So, what are you waiting for? Put in the ear buds, push the play, and get climbing with us!

The snow capped mountains of professional development loom ominously over us as Tisha and I set out from Base Camp. We promise to take you on a quest of knowledge, up the PD mountain and return you safely back here to sea level. As your gamification sherpas, we can promise you that... What we can't promise you is that you will return the same you as you left. For once you accept this quest, this charge really, you can't help but become something greater. We hope you are brave enough to be among the few, the mighty, the 3 listeners, we have to join in and scale this mountain together. Todays topic: Quests. Tisha and I swap stories and ideas for quests for you guys to use. An additional bit that you will hear, and no carabiners required to use them, are our ideas on items that relate to quests in a gamified classroom. So, what are you waiting for? Put in the ear buds, push the play, and get climbing with us!

S1.E7 - Quests for knowledge

In this Episode Julie Smith (@julnilsmith) and I chat about building in engaging #Gamification and #XPLAP strategies in her class. This episode is really good for just about anyone. Good reminders to the old hat gamifier and plenty of ideas and encouragement to those who are new.

S2.E20 - Gamification in the Higher ED Classroom

In this episode John Meehan (@MeehanEDU) and I discuss finding the Jolt in life that gets you pumped. It is an interesting episode and something that I think is a unique look in the podcast world. Take a moment to follow us on this journey. I think you are bound to pick up some great things along the way.

S2.E16- Feeling the Jolt of Life!

We are headed back to school in episode 101. We have saying this is Intro to Gamification 101 a three credit course. On this episode Jamie Halsey and I discuss how we created our games and really offer advice to everyone. This is a fantastic episode and one that is a must listen. Seriously, click the button and get started! Twitter: @mrsjamiehalseyTwitter: @MrMatera

We are headed back to school in episode 101. We have saying this is Intro to Gamification 101 a three credit course. On this episode Jamie Halsey and I discuss how we created our games and really offer advice to everyone. This is a fantastic episode and one that is a must listen. Seriously, click the button and get started! Twitter: @mrsjamiehalsey Twitter: @MrMatera

Episode 101 - Intro to Gamification (3 credit Course)

The stakes have never been higher! In this, the sixth episode of Well Played podcast, Michael and Sean tackle a perennial question... Do you use a preexisting theme like Hunger Games or do you design your own world modeled after these themes. In this case, Sean is stuck between designing a fresh and new space theme that can borrow from all the greats into one epic adventure or Star Wars. Not sure what he will choose, but what I do know is that you should join us on this adventure...

S1.E6- Space or Star Wars, General or pre-created theme

I'll take colors that end in urple for 500 Trebek. If you ever saw the SNL celebrity Jeopardy skit you know what I am talking about. These funny moments are just about every other word on those shows. Sadly, plain old Jeopardy as a review game is about as exciting to our students as it is to watch people reading the dictionary out loud. Ok, it might not be that bad, but still, it has the old game mechanics that are just outdated. Simply put, we can do better. In this episode, which is clearly the first in what will be a series, focus on designing review games that are both educational and fun! Adam Renard and Michael Matera share some of the design principles needed to build a fun game review. Each of these review games will be filled with meaningful game elements that engage and motivate students to continue to do their best. The best part about it is that you are encouraged to be the game designer. It is in you, even if you don't know it yet. Just have a listen and see your ideas and excitement grow.Game On!

I'll take colors that end in urple for 500 Trebek. If you ever saw the SNL celebrity Jeopardy skit you know what I am talking about. These funny moments are just about every other word on those shows. Sadly, plain old Jeopardy as a review game is about as exciting to our students as it is to watch people reading the dictionary out loud. Ok, it might not be that bad, but still, it has the old game mechanics that are just outdated. Simply put, we can do better. In this episode, which is clearly the first in what will be a series, focus on designing review games that are both educational and fun! Adam Renard and Michael Matera share some of the design principles needed to build a fun game review. Each of these review games will be filled with meaningful game elements that engage and motivate students to continue to do their best. The best part about it is that you are encouraged to be the game designer. It is in you, even if you don't know it yet. Just have a listen and see your ideas and excitement grow. Game On!

S1.E12 - Beyond Jeopardy

In Episode 103, Julie Hahm (@CoachHahm) and I are discussing her beginning into #Gamification. As a High School Science teacher she has started small and continues to expand and add options to her game. This is a playful episode bound to inspire and help others get started!

In Episode 103, Julie Hahm (@CoachHahm) and I are discussing her beginning into #Gamification. As a High School Science teacher she has started small and continues to expand and add options to her game. This is a playful episode bound to inspire and help others get started!

Episode 103 - Getting Started (Small)

Welcome to episode 95! Three more and we reached our internal temperature! In this episode, Jon and I explore the wonderful world of games. This is a favorite topic of ours and we are glad to share it with you today. Additionally, this coincides with the launch of #XPLAPGameNight starting today. Make sure to join in that fun as well! Enjoy the show!

Episode 95 - Games Games And More Games

In this episode, Steve Issac's and I discuss building awesome experiences for our students. This is a great reminder of what we can do in our classroom Kudos!

Episode 115 - Creating experiences that go above and beyond

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