Well PlayED
450 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsA 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.
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S7.E52 - That’s a Wrap!
December 26, 2023 17:39 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MBWhat can I say but thank you to the wonderful people in the Well Played community. It has been an honor to be part of your educational journey. I look forward to what is in store for future podcast ideas. Please consider joining in these shows by looking at MrMatera.com or Emc2Learning.com I hope you enjoy this personal show with a very special guest! Thank you all!
S7.E51 - Managing it All in a gamified classroom!!! Plus an announcement!
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode I discuss some ways to stay organized in the gamified classroom. Also, I share what is next for me and the podcast! Thanks so much for listening. Check out mrmatera.com for more podcasts
S7.E50 - Tests! Do They have to suck!
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 20.5 MBThe answer is no! Have a listen to hear how you might level up your assessments tomorrow!
S7.E49 - Organizing Your Items & Badges
December 05, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode we are looking at ways to keep yourself organized in this gamified classroom! Enjoy!
S7.E48 - Student Centered
November 28, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MBTake a moment to refocus your classroom and support students the way they want to learn.
S7.E47 - What if kids could create!
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MBListen to this crazy idea... Kids creating in front of your eyes, enjoying it, and sharing content... Look no further... We got you!
S7.46 - Big Sheet Keep Away Resource Dive
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MBThis one we take a look at a great activity I ran this week that I think you all should do right now! Seriously. Let's take a closer look, shall we?
S7.E45 - The Games I have Been Playing
November 07, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBHere are some great games you should pick up for your house or your class! Seriously folks these are great! I hope you consider picking them up! Enjoy!
S7.E44 - Designing Learning From Worksheet to Website
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MBHave a listen to this short episode getting you thinking about how many design elements you can add to your classroom.
S7.E43 - Having a Playful Spirit
October 24, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MBThis episode we are reminded of the power of a playful spirit. Give this one a listen! #WellPlayedPodcast #EMC2Learning
S7.E42 - Set Collection
October 17, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBAdding a bit of fun in your class one set at a time. Have a listen to how this one mechanic can really add a whole lot of kick to your game.
S7.E41 The Reveal
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MBThis one is a great little podcast. We are talking about how to build in a bit more excitement with adding the reveal to your class game!
S7.E40 - Boss Battles
October 03, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBHave a listen to my boss battle structure to spice up your next review day in class. Love to hear from you at #WellPlayedPodcast @mrmatera
S7.E39 - The Power of Language in a Gamified Classroom
September 26, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBExplore with me the power that language has to transform your classroom and students experiences within it. Enjoy!
S7.E38 - Order Up! Getting Frantic with some Facts!
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBEMC2 Under The Hood. This one shows you the exciting new activity on EMC2 Learning. Give this one a shot in your classroom. Not a member yet? Check out EMC2Learning.com
S7.E37 - Turning Over the Engine of a Gamified Class
September 12, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode we hit the open road. Join me as we discuss ways to get your students inspired and talking about being at the top of THEIR game!
S7.E36 - First Week Done and I Got a Cold!
September 05, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBThanks for listening. I wonder how will you raise the standard in your class?
S7.E35 - Talking Gamification Setup With Students
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.7 MBThis episode we dive into your setup talk with students about gamification. Some great tips to explore here. Love to hear from all you at #WellPlayedPodcast and @mrmatera Let me know how you are doing this year!
S7.E24 - Taking Stock of the show… Let’s Hear from you?
August 22, 2023 10:59 - 4 minutes - 9.05 MBTrying to decide what to do with the show and I would love to hear from you all. Give me a shout out on Insta at @mrmateraEDU or X at @mrmatera Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast Thanks much everyone!
S7.E34 - Taking Stock of the show… Let’s Hear from you?
August 22, 2023 10:59 - 4 minutes - 9.05 MBTrying to decide what to do with the show and I would love to hear from you all. Give me a shout out on Insta at @mrmateraEDU or X at @mrmatera Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast Thanks much everyone!
S7.E33 - Level Up Learning… Seriously Add Some Levels
August 15, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MBThis one is epic... Have a listen and start building them in your class today!
S7.E32 - Bartle Test + Surprise at the End!
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBHave a listen to how you can use this tool in your class design and with students! Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast
S7.E31 - What to Start With This Year?
August 01, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MBGet 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.E30 - A TRIP OUT WEST AND A SEARCH FOR A THEME?
July 25, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 24 MBWant 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.E.29 - GAMIFICATION AS SEEN THROUGH THE GREEK PHILOSOPHERS EYES!
July 18, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 20 MBThis one is crazy but I had to have a little fun today. I mean why not. Hope you enjoyed!
S7.28 - Meaningful Choice In The Classroom
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBGames do such a good job providing choice. Let's make sure we do to in our classrooms and our lesson designs.
S7.E27- DIFFERENT IS THE NEW NORMAL!
July 04, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MBStart 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
S7.E26 - Getting Creative! How to drum up ideas!
June 27, 2023 11:30 - 8 minutes - 15 MBIn 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.E25 - Sounds!
June 20, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 13 MBIn 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.E24 - Making Changes!
June 13, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 21.1 MBThis episode we dive into taking control of your life and your classroom. Have a listen, but more importantly, make a change!
S7.E23 - Game Night! Making memories with Family and Friends!
June 06, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 29 MBLet'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.E22 - Where can your theme live?
May 30, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode we will be looking at how to put a little bit of life into your game. This is a quick fire episode that will leave you with tons of ideas to bring some more life into your world.
S7.E21 - Sundown Showdown: an EMC2Learning.com Under The Hood Episode
May 23, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 22.4 MBHere we will dive into one of our resources that are epic and awesome. You will here some back story to its creation and how we think you can use it in your classroom. Enjoy the adventure and join emc2learing.com if you have not done so yet.
S7.E20 - Item Hacks!
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MBI love adding items to my game and think you should too. But sometimes it can feel like you are out of ideas. Well, here are three fresh ones for you bold explorers! Hope you like them, I hope you use them, I hope you comment about them on #WellPlayedPodcast
S7.E19 - Ending Strong
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 20.5 MBWe all have had a year. The question is how do you end strong so that it feels like we all, student included, have done something together this year. Have a listen and share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast
S7.E18 - Shall We Play A Game
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBLet's talk about playing games with our students. This episode we dive into some of my favs to play with kids and some advice as to how to do that well. Come have a listen!
S7.E17 - Where To Put the Emphasis
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 24 MBAs teachers, we all speak about the importance of life-long learning, failure and so many more things, but do we live that out in our class structures? Let's have a listen and see how we can move the needle for our students.
S7.E16 - Emc2Learning.com Under the Hood
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode we take a look at some of the recent additions to emc2learning.com For those of you who are thinking about becoming a member check it out as there is so much here. Already a member, no worries... This episode reminds you of some of the great additions on the site.
S7.E15 - Print and Play Games For Your Classroom
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode I discuss some great games you can pick up on the cheap. Have a listen and start printing and playing today!
S7.E14 - Welcoming Students Into Your Game Design
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 21 MBBuilding a fully gamified class is no easy task. All the more reason to ask for some help. Of course, who should we turn to these days... Our students of course. On this episode I discuss some of the best ways I have found to allow for students to create aspects of your game as well as give you a warning. Enjoy the show and share your thoughts with us on #WellPlayedPodcast
S7.E13 - Getting Started With Badges
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 24 MBWelcome to our Getting Started Series. We thought we would dive back into some of the setups for a gamified classroom. This episode we talk about Badges. We hope you learn how to level up your game in your class with these ideas. Enjoy! Leave a rating on Apple Podcasts!
S7.E12 - Creativity as an act of Exploration
March 21, 2023 11:33 - 14 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode we talk about Blooms Taxonomy and how we should be giving more and more tasks that get students creating!
S7.E11 - The Slurpee, a Frozen American Icon
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MBLet's create iconic moments in our classrooms. In this episode we explore what we can learn from the Slurpee. I had to make this about the 7/11 iconic drink because of the episode being season 7 episode 11. Thanks for humoring me. Have a great day!
S7.E10 - Parent Teacher Conferences
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBThe day has come... You now are faced with talking to an adult about things... I know it is going to be hard but it is something you have to do... Why not flip your mindset and have a solid and jolly good time at parent teacher conferences! I know I do! Have a listen to hear some of my favorite tips! #WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera
S7.E9 - Moving Toward Change
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this podcast we go pretty far away from school. I have some fun news to share and wanted you to be some of the first people to know. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening... Keep sculpting!
S7.E8 - Open World Design
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode we are exploring open world design in video games and what it can do for us in our classes. Enjoy the ideas and as always connect at #WellPlayedPodcast and EMC2Learning.com
S7.E7 - Good for the Goose, Good for the Goose!
February 14, 2023 15:30 - 17 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode we explore the idea of building things into your course that not all students will interact with... This idea is central to my way of teaching and I find it so cool once you build it out a bit. Have a listen and see if this can be something you do in your class. Share your thoughts #WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera
S7.E6 - Fairness In a Gamified Classroom
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 41.5 MBHave a listen and learn some good language you can use with your students in a gamified classroom! As always we would love to hear from you by using the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast tag me @mrmatera
S7.E5 - Gamification 101 - Questions From an Edcamp
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode we dive into three questions from a recent edcamp that we talked about a gamified class! Have a listen. Share your question at #WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera
S7.E4 - Three New Items For Any Class Game!
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode we dive into 3 new items I added to my class game. If you are new to gamification this is a great listen as it briefly explains why you would add items in the first place. If you have been doing it for a while, this is also a great episode as it shows you some new ways to use them in your class. Please connect #WellPlayedPodcast @mrmatera