Games In Schools And Libraries - Inverse Genius

Rebroadcast Episode In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries episode 15 Giles and Don discuss discuss the gamification of the classroom, and our experiences with this topic. 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 119 Kathleen talks to Bob De Schutter, the C. Michael Armstrong Professor at the Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies at Miami University in Ohio. Dr. De Schutter talks about his research in games for and about older adults, creating ga ming experiences around memories of older adults, (highlighting his current project, Brukel, based on his Belgian grandmother's reminiscences about World War II), and why older adults need to be gamers. Professor Bob De Schutter in the classroom. Bob De Schutterwww.bobdeschutter.be www.brukelgame.com http://www.miamioh.edu/cca/aims/ https://twitter.com/bobdeschutter https://www.facebook.com/drdeschutter/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobdeschutter 

In Games in Schools and Libraries 118 Donald Dennis and Chris Bell talk about the upcoming ShushCon story game workshop, and their experiences at SCARAB 2019.   ShushConhttp://shushcon.com ShushCon Trade Day - March 22, 2019Terrain Making Workshop - Feb 3, 2019   Lock Paper Scissors Reviews https://lockpaperscissors.coLost Mummy Escape Room Z  SCARAB http://www.s-c-a-r-a-b.com/ Hitting conventions to advertise your own gaming events and activities. RPGs we experiencedDread - the game with Jenga in it.Paranoia - A darkly humorous future. Star Wars RPG - The PlanRPG Pha

Kathleen talks with Jeremy Caddel and David Thomcyzk about using simulations in their collegiate classes (political science and entrepreneurship, respectively), as well as Kathleen's experiences running a large-scale simulation at the NASAGA convention, and lessons learned.http://nasaga.org/ Jeremy Caddeljcaddel@wustl.eduhttps://pages.wustl.edu/caddel@jeremycaddel   David Tomcyzk datomczyk@quinnipiac.eduhttps://www.qu.edu/student-resources/directory/staff.56685.html Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild

Rebroadcast Episode In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries episode 13 Giles and Don discuss discuss using games in a school or library with a reason or purpose in mind. 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

Gaslands in Action In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 116 Donald Dennis and Chris Bell talk about what’s been going on in the library lately.   First the pair discuss the Gaslands, a miniatures game that uses Hot Wheels scale vehicles, from Osprey Games. They touch on how it plays as well as customizing cars, making terrain, and how they are using it at the library.   Forge Three Keys to win! Next they talk about Keyforge, a unique deck game by Richard Garfield. After talking about why it is useful to libraries they also discuss a bit about the hist

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 115, Converting Games Into Instructional Tools, gamification expert Jon Cassie speaks with Kathleen about gamification of instruction as well as reward systems, and how to help non-gaming colleagues to gamify their instruction. Jon CassieBGG: joncassieTwitter: @joncassieWeb sites:  www.joncassie.com  www.gamelevellearn.comPodcast: Game Level LearnGames 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

The Mind In Games in Schools and Libraries #114 Donald and Chris review games that have hit the table at the Waccmaw Neck Branch Library in Pawleys Island. Ghost Stories Games ReviewedGhost Stories Tower of MadnessThe Game - The Game on Fire Dude - More DudeNut so FastWarsaw City in RuinsThanos Rising The Tower of Madness Thanos Rising

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 113 Kathleen speaks with Dave Eng, an educator and consultant, about gamification mindsets, or approaches to designing instruction to generate specific outcomes using gaming elements. Dave EngBGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/notdavengTwitter: https://twitter.com/davengdesignWeb site URL:  http://www.davengdesign.com/Podcast/blog/etc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davengdesignGames 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 e

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries episode 14 Giles and Don discuss game events they have run, and some of the things to consider when running events in schools or libraries. 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 112 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald Dennis and  Chris Bell talk about the new recurring Saturday RPG program they are starting at the library in Pawleys Island. http://www.lamemage.com/microscope/http://www.dungeon-world.com/https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/137012/Funnel-World 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 GeekEmail 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 111 Kathleen speaks with Sarah Bonilla about her work incorporating games and game design to teach reading and writing skills as part of her 6th grade English classes. Sarah Bonilla6th Grade Literacy & Science Teacher at South Park Middle School (Oshkosh, WI) Twitter: @adventgeekgirlInstagram: adventgeekgirlBoardGameGeek: adventgeekgirle-mail: skrockerbonilla@gmail.comwebsite: adventgeekgirl.blogspot.comSarah hosts a seminar on Tabletop Games and Literacy. The skills people associate with Literacy are actually found in all subject areas, but need to be integrated by content teachers. The Tabletop Game Unit, regardless of being a Literacy focused Unit, is applicable to other subject areas with fine tuning and understanding outcomes. Additionally, she runs a Tabletop Game Club that focuses on engaging with the larger gam

Chris Bell or the command center from Kerbal Space Program? You may never know. In Games in Schools and Libraries 110 Donald Dennis and Chris Bell talk about the new Moonrise: Phases of Innovation grant and how that space technology oriented grant will be facilitated through gaming activities. Games MentionedFiascoStarfinder Kerbal Space Program//Code RoverTerraforming Mars Oculus Rift Star Trek Bridge CrewSpace Engineers 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 GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In episode 109 of Games in Schools and Libraries Stone Librande Stone Librande, video game designer (EA SimCity, Riot Games) joins Kathleen Mercury to  share his insights from teaching tabletop game design to video game designers and lessons learned from designing for his kids. Stone Librande@StoneLibrande stonetronix.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 episode 108 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald Dennis and Stephanie Frey talk about trivia games, and what games have replaced Trivia Pursuit. Timelines / CardlinesWits & Wagers / Say Anything / Happy BirthdayBezzerwizzerTerra / Fauna Apples to Apples 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 GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries, episode 12, Giles and Don talk about spatial games. Games all about shapes, space and thinking spatially. 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 this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries, episode 11, Giles Pritchard and Donald Dennis talk about talk about games that are great for social interaction! 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

Glowforge scan and cut samples In Games in Schools and Libraries 107 Donald and Stephanie talk about the new Glowforge that has arrived at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, and about running long campaigns for your patrons.  Glowforgehttps://glowforge.com/https://glowforge.us/PPBKNFNYhttps://www.thingiverse.com/Curse of StrahdStrahd product overview  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 GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by librarie

In episode 106 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald Dennis and Stephanie Frey talk about bringing The Cloud Dungeon and My Little Pony: Tails of Equestria into the library.

In episode 105 of Games in Schools and Libraries   Lucas Gillispe joins Kathleen Mercury to  discuss professional development & administrator support for games in school programs Lucas GillispieSurry County Schools Director of Academic and Digital Learning@lucasgillispieedurealms.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.