Games In Schools And Libraries - Inverse Genius

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 134 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Luke Laurie, Designer of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire and Dwellings of Eldervale to talk about using gamification techniques for classroom management and engagement, a little thing called being an Einstein Fellow, and student success. Luke Laurie@LukeLaurieGamesEinstein FellowshipGamesDwellings of EldervaleStones of FateReplicantThe Manhattan Project Energy Empire

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 21 Giles and Don discuss Game Etiquette, from problems faced to some of the solutions that have worked, as well as the niceties of play. Topics include rules disputes, social conflict resolution, being a good sport, the responsibilities of players and above all respect. This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

Games in Schools and Libraries episode 133 takes us back to ALA 2019 Summer Annual. Donald talks with Hal Mangold from Green Ronin Games, and then Stephanie joins him to talk about the Warhammer Alliance. Hal Mangold and Donald Dennis Green Ronin Publishing (00:00:55)Hal Mangold @AtomicOvermind Hobby Games 100 BestFamily Games 100 bestMutants and MastermindsBlue RoseShadowTideCitadelHieght of the Storm Dragon AgeThe ExpanseLazerous  Games Workshop (00:04:30)Travis Hazlewood, James Bell,travis.hazlewood@gwplc.comna.warhameralliance@gw

In this ALA 2019 edition of Games in Schools and Libraries Tiffany Caires of HABA USA joins us to talk about HABA in schools and libraries! Tiffany Caires@TheOneTAR@HABA_usahttps://www.habausa.com/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 131 Donald and Kathleen are joined by Sen-Foong Lim to talk about the impact of games on teens. Sen-Foong Lim@SenFoongLimhttps://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/https://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 130 Donald and Stephanie talk about their experience at the ALA 2019 Summer annual. Things they talked about Think FunCat CrimesBalance BeansInvasion of the Cow Snatchers Games Workshop Paint and Take Fireside GamesMy First Castle PanicHere, Kitty, Kitty!Green Ronin Blue Rose, Hobby Games 100 Best Family Games 100 BestGraphic NovelsArtist AlleyMaker AreaGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown Coun

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 20 Giles and Don discuss games and math. How games can be used to support learning in math classes, whether as quick tasks to build fluency or as a vehicle to introduce a concept and more.  This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 129 Brian Mayer, Genesee Valley BOCES Library Technology Specialist, shares a bit about all of the interesting Games and Gaming activities you can experience at the 2019 ALA Summer Annual in DC. Learn about the Gaming Grove, the Gaming Lounge, ALA Play, and relevant Games and Gaming Roundtable meetings. ALA Games and Gaming Roundtable EventsALA PlayGameRT IGW Committee MeetingGameRT President's Program  Games and Gaming Round Table (GAMERT) Board Meeting   Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: 

In Games in Schools and Libraries 128 Donald and Chris review games that were donated for ShushCon 2019. Donald will be at ALA Summer Annual in DC. Let us know via email or social media if you’ll be there and would like to either play a game or record a segment for the show. Games CoveredFate/Fate Accelerated3 Cheers for MasterCursed CourtRenfairGloom in SpaceKoiNevermoreMerchants of ArabyBetween two Castles of Mad King Ludwig10 Minute Heist  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek

Cameron Hays taught his students what RPGs are, and they loved them so much, they began to make their own in a completely self-driven way. From creating their own Google Classroom to assign each other responsibilities to playing and playtesting, hear how Cameron's students are creating an RPG that represents the best of how we can use games in the classroom to increase student engagement and generate authentic results. https://www.gencon.com/attend/trade Cameron.Hays@du.alumni.edu GenCon Trade Day EventsGame Design With Gifted Students https://www.gencon.com/events/152966

Space Games! In Games in Schools and Libraries 126 Donald and Chris get extra spacey as they talk about games they have brought into the library to support 2019 Summer Reading and the Moonrise Grant. More Space Games. Space is big! Space GamesSpace BaseGloom in SpaceTerraforming MarsRover ControlGravwellSilent Death / ArclightRoll for the GalaxySurvive Space AttackExodus FleetStar Trek CatanCosmic EncounterSavage Worlds - The Last Parsec RPGStarfinder RPGTraveller RPGFate/Fate Accelerated RPGFiasco https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/fiasco-playsets/ Untold Adventures AwaitUnplayed Space GamesLupo The Space AdventureThe ExpanseMoonsHorizons PeriorbisCosmic FactoryMoon MinerFirst MartiansAlien Artifa

In Games in Schools and Libraries #18 Giles and Don discuss games and geography, from maps and keys to geopolitics and topography. This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

In Games in Schools and Libraries #125 Catherine Croft joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about designing games to help teach science concepts, and how other teachers can design games for their own classrooms. Catherine Croft, PhD, Catherine was neuroscience researcher before she began teaching high school science and designing games. Catherine’s fun, classroom-friendly games, are available through her company, Catlilli Games.http://catlilli.com/about-us/our-team/  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by

In Games in Schools and Libraries Giles and Don discuss the care of games. From looking after video games and electronic devices, to bags, tape and elastic bands for board games, as well as the routines that can help maintain good quality and extend the life of a games collection. This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild joins Donald Dennis to talk about Endangered, a project now on Kickstarter. Endangered is a game of survival by Joe Hopkins where players work together to save earth's endangered species.Schools and Libraries are both eligible for the Endangered Activist tier, allowing your institutions to get a great deal on this beautiful game. Grand Gamers GuildWeb Site: https://grandgamersguild.com/ Twitter @GrndGmrsGldFacebook: Grand Gamers Guild Kickstarter: Endangered Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibr

John Coveyou of Genius Games joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about his games, how he designs them, and how teachers and libraries can use them in the classroom. This episode is posted a few days early so you have the chance to check out the Nerd Words Kickstarter campaign before it has ended. John Coveyou, former science teacher at the middle, high, and collegiate levels, formed Genius Games to bring scientifically accurate and fun games to the classroom. @JohnCoveyouhttps://www.geniusgames.org/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/geniusgames/nerd-words-science-a-party-game-meets-real-science Games in Sc

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 122, Donald and Chris talk about their ShushCon experience; what when right and what they hope to improve on next year. Story Games Workshop Check out the SlidesCompanies that supported the WorkshopSmirk and Laughter - Before there were StarsHub Games - Untold Adventures AwaitAtlas Games - Once Upon A TimeBrotherwise Games - Call to AdventurePharaoh’s ChallengeMAZES The RPG of Dice, Danger, and Dungeons via Kickstarter Swarmcast PodcastGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas e

Kathleen talks to Jay Cormier, a prolific game designer who teaches analog game design as part of a video game design program, and how to teach a lot of big ideas in a short amount of time. Jay Cormier@bamboozlebros ‏ failfaster.cabamboozlebrothers.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burntislandgames/in-the-hall-of-the-mountain-kinghttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/828934174/fail-faster-the-playtesting-journalExact Instructions Challengehttps://youtu.be/cDA3_5982h8A Case for Board Games - Why Board Games Help You Make Better Video Games - Extra Creditshttps://youtu.be/9VONeNVPaNsFinished Not Perfecthttps://youtu.be/lRtV-ugIT0kGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries episode 16 Giles and Don discuss games and art. Games that can be used to stimulate discussion on art, games that use art to evoke a theme, and games that involve the players creating art. Games DiscussedDixitMiddle Earth The Collectible Card Game CCGsCivilization Pastiche Fresco Sienna The Road to Canterbury Telestrations Pictionary Draw Something Cluzzle Monster Squash Clay-o-rama This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

In episode 120 of Games in Schools and Libraries Kathleen talks to Lt. Colonel James "Pigeon" Fielder about his design and use of wargames at the US Air Force from classroom exercises to massive military simulations. Lt Col James “Pigeon” Fielder, Ph.D. USAFAssociate Professor of Political Science at the U.S. Air Force Academy and an active duty U.S. Air Force officer.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdfielder/https://jdfielder.com/ @j_d_fielder   http://shushcon.comGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercur