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Board Gaming with Education

by Dustin Staats

"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!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 150 - Running Educational Programming at a Tabletop Game Cafe feat. Prisha

    Dustin chats with Prisha about her tabletop game cafe in India. They talk about marketing tabletop games and running educational programming at a tabletop cafe. Dustin shares his expertise in using game-based learning and gamification techniques. Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode…

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  2. Episode 149 (Special Episode): Brick-and-Mortar Journey Ep 1 - Running Booths at Events (Part 1)

    Dustin shares his experience running a booth at a local event. He talks about some things he's learned from his booth experience and shares some data on the success of the event. Episode Topics 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education/BGE's Tabletop Updates - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 3:56 -...

  3. Episode 148 - Using Games to Improve the World with Stop, Drop, and Roll Games feat. Laurie Blake

    Dustin chats with Laurie Blake about the power of games for good. We chat about his company Stop, Drop, and Roll Games and its mission-- inclusive, conscientious, and immersive. We also chat about their game Earth Rising and how it ties into games for learning. Episode Topics (timestamps are for...

  4. Episode 147 - Board Gaming with Education Resources and Updates

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin shares some resources you'll find as a part of the Board Gaming with Education community and some huge updates! Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Webstore Resources - 0:57 Updates - 9:52 Check out...

  5. Episode 146 - Using Tabletop Games In-Person in a Socially Distanced Classroom

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin shares his experience with using tabletop games in person this past summer. He talks about different games he has used and tips for implementing them and keeping students distanced. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board...

  6. Episode 145 - Using Tabletop Games in Class feat. William Brown from The Hungry Gamer

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by William Brown from The Hungry Gamer to discuss how he has used tabletop games in the classroom. He talks about several examples as well as dives into one specific example of how he used Thousand-Year-Old Vampire to teach...

  7. Episode 144 - Using Game-Based Learning as Formative Feedback feat. Jenny Varrichio

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Jenny Varrichio to discuss game-based learning and using it as a tool for formative feedback. Jenny shares insights into her research as to how we can leverage game-based learning in our classrooms with our learners. This…

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  8. Episode 143 - Game-Based Learning and Getting to Know Others feat. Peter Seiler of Yub Nub Games

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Peter Seiler, to best game-based practices for getting to know others. Peter shares his game Top Tale and how it fosters a great experience for getting to know your fellow human. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel...

  9. Episode 142 - Running Tabletop RPG Programs at a Library and other Youth Programs feat. Hamid Printer

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Hamid Printer, to discuss running tabletop roleplaying games at a library or other youth programs. Hamid shares some amazing tips for beginners and veterans alike on how best to run a tabletop roleplaying game at your…

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  10. Episode 141 - Game-Based Learning, Video Games, and Remote Learning feat. Dan White from Filament Games

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Dan White, CEO of Filament Games to talk about using video games for game-based learning. They explore topics such as defining game-based learning and where games fall on a game-based learning spectrum, how and what role...

  11. Episode 140 - 3 Steps to Using Tabletop Games in the Classroom

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin talks about implementing a tabletop game as a game-based learning lesson. In the episode, he takes this in three steps-- framing the context for using the game, pulling the learning outcomes from the game, and structuring supplemental...

  12. Episode 139 - What we can Learn from Playing Spatial Awareness Games feat. Dina Ramse

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Dina Ramse to talk about what we can learn as players from spatial awareness and spatial recognition games. We discuss the impacts these games can have on us and our daily lives and also chat about how these games have...

  13. Episode 138 - Designing for the Player's Experience feat. Alex Lu

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Alex Lu to talk about what the player's experience is all about. We talk about this from both the perspective of the player and the perspective of the designer. We discuss topics such as inclusion and representation in...

  14. Episode 137 - Using Board Games at Home for Hybrid Learning and Homeschooling feat. Danielle Dabbs

    We're back with Season 12! In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Danielle Dabbs for Board Gaming with Education's first-ever VideoCast episode. Whether you're a parent looking for more ways to spend time as a family, use games to support learning, or are a...

  15. Episode 136 - Season 12 Preview

    Dustin from Board Gaming with Education shares some updates and what to expect for Season 12 of the podcast. Check out the video format of this episode: https://youtu.be/t6iIdwOif5o Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: VideoCast and YouTube Channel - 00:38 Introduction - 1:36...

  16. Episode 135 - Dustin and Grace go to Strategicon! [REPLAY - Original Episode 86]

    [REPLAY] Dustin and Grace visit Strategicon, a board game convention near LAX in Los Angeles. Listen in to the show to hear about their experience, what they think about the convention, and hear about some of the games they played! The convention happens three times a year. If you have the…

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  17. Episode 134 - Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries Crossover feat. Dustin Staats and Kathleen Mercury [REPLAY - Original Episode 71]

    [REPLAY] This is a special crossover episode of Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries. In this episode, Dustin talks with Kathleen Mercury from Games in Schools and Libraries. They discuss various topics like teaching game design, game-based learning, board games,...

  18. Episode 133 - Game-Based Learning and Gamification in the Corporate Field versus the Educational Field feat. Terry Pearce

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Terry Pearce to discuss the differences and similarities between game-based learning and gamification in both the corporate world and the education world. Join Dustin, Terry, and Dave on this...

  19. Episode 132 - What Game Design Can Teach Us About Life feat. Steve Dee

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Steve Dee to discuss the importance of game design, how game design overlaps with other aspects of our lives, and what we can learn from game design through an educator's lens. Join Dustin,...

  20. Episode 131 - "About a Game" Instagram Preview of Aroma and Werewords

    VideoCast Episode Preview #2! We will be launching our VideoCast on YouTube for Season 12 of the Board Gaming with Education Podcast. This is a preview of what to expect! In this episode, we talk about two games that we previewed on our Instagram channel-- Aroma and Werewords! What do you think…

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  21. Episode 130 - Low-Prep Game-Based Solutions for Your Classroom feat. Shaun McMillan

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Shaun McMillan to talk about integrating low-prep game-based learning solutions for your classroom. Join Dustin, Shaun, and Rich on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics...

  22. Episode 129 - Tips for Using Modern Board Games in the Classroom

    In this week's VideoCast Episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin gives tips for integrating modern board games into your classroom to create an engaging, rewarding, and fun learning experience. Check out the video form of this episode here: https://youtu.be/zrOSUV2lN3c Episode Topics Board...

  23. Episode 128 - What We Can Learn About Life from Games with "GameTek" feat. Geoff Engelstein

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Geoff Engelstein to talk about the interrelation between games and other aspects of our world. Join Dustin, Geoff, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics...

  24. Episode 127 - Teaching English with Board Games feat. Zdenek Lukas

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Zdenek Lukas to talk about using board games to teach English. Join Dustin, Zdenek, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education...

  25. Episode 126 - Gamified Presentations with Viewhooo feat. Odon Sultz

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Odon Sults to talk about ViewHooo and what gamified presentations can do for engagement. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Instagram - 0:00 What is ViewHooo - 3:19 Emergent Experiences - 12:52 User...

  26. Episode 125 - Diversity and Inclusion in Games feat. Erik Agudelo

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Erik Agudelo to talk about diversity and inclusion in games and game design. Join Dustin, Erik, and Dave on this important discussion related to diversity and inclusion in games. Episode Topics...

  27. Episode 124 - Attending a Virtual Board Game Convention with TantrumCon - 124

    Dustin is joined by Rodger and Tantrum House to talk about their virtual convention TantrumCon. Listen in to hear why attending a virtual board game convention can help with integrating games remotely in your classroom and with family. Check out our board game store:...

  28. Episode 123 - Reinforcing Content vs. Teaching New Content with Board Games feat. Karl Rahenkamp

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Karl Rahenkamp to talk about using board games to reinforce content and using board games to teach new content. Join Dustin, Rich, and Karl on this discussion of looking at best practices and…

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  29. Episode 122 - Season 11 Preview

    Dustin chats about what to expect in Season 11 of the podcast and a special announcement related to new content from Board Gaming with Education. Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap...

  30. Episode 121 - Board Gaming with Education Looks Back at 2020 and Ahead at 2021

    Join Dustin and Rodger as they discuss plans for 2021 with Board Gaming with Education and take a look back at 2020. We look forward to a new year with our Board Gaming with Education community! Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Always be sure to check out…

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  31. Episode 120 - Top Games that Taught Us Something in 2020

    This podcast episode mixed the medium of our blog posts and podcast episodes. In the episode, and the following blog post, Dustin and Rodger chat about games that taught them something in 2020! Join in on the conversation by commenting on our social media channels or directly on the blog post!...

  32. Episode 119 - Tips for Encouraging Your Fellow Teachers to Use Board Games in Class

    Join Dustin for a solo episode discussing ways you can encourage your colleagues and fellow teachers to use board games. Dustin shares four tips on what you can do! Episode Topics Introduction to the Topic - 0:20 Tip #1 - Lead by Example - 1:46 Tip #2 - Host a Professional Development - 3:52 Tip…

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  33. Episode 118 - Using Board Games to Develop Soft Skills feat. Kim Tolson

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Kim Tolson to talk about using board games to develop soft skills. Kim gives some insights into ways you can use board games to develop soft skills and shares some examples of lessons she has...

  34. Episode 117 - Solo Holiday (kind of) Special Episode - 117

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin chats with you about some updates with Board Gaming with Education and shares some amazing board game websites and resources that he has come across this year. The list also includes a lot of suggestions for how you can get the most…

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  35. Episode 116 - What Game Designers and Educators can Learn from Each Other feat. Eric Slauson

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Eric Slauson to talk about game design and teaching. Eric shares his experience as both an educator and a game designer and what he has learned from filling both roles. He talks about his...

  36. Episode 115 - Using Games to Inspire Environmental Action feat. Clayton Whittle

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Clayton Whittle to talk about using games to inspire environmental action. Clayton discusses the journey one takes to become better environmental stewards. He also shares some example games and...

  37. Episode 114 - Tips and Tricks for Teaching Board Games feat. Jake Michels from Good Time Society

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Grace Withmory and guest Jake Michels to talk about best practices for teaching board games. Jake shares some amazing insights into teaching board games! Both Jake and Dustin discuss the implications of teaching…

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  38. Episode 113 - Bipolar the Card Game feat. Mike De Greef

    On this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by Mike De Greef to talk about his game Bipolar the Card Game. In the episode, Dustin and Mike chat about the process of designing a game based on a sensitive topic. Mike lays out a strong blueprint for this design approach…

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  39. Episode 112 - Developing a Game-Based Curriculum feat. Hafiz Printer

    In this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Rich Hill and guest Hafiz Printer to talk about developing a game-based curriculum. Hafiz Printer shares his experience, insights, and tips for developing a game-based curriculum such as practical examples and...

  40. Episode 111 - The World Game feat. Damir Islamovic

    On this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by Damir Islamovic to talk about his game The World Game. In the episode, Dustin and Damir chat about the process of designing a geography board game. Damir shares his expertise in his design process and speaks to how he...

  41. Episode 110 - Abstract Games and Theme-Based Board Games for Learning feat. Brian MacDonald

    On this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin introduces a new episode format. The show takes a more topical approach with each episode released on Mondays. Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Brian MacDonald to talk about abstract games versus theme-based board games…

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  42. Episode 109 - Buy the Vote! feat. Dave and Justin from Coozie Games

    On this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin Dave and Justin from Coozie Games. They chat about the game "Buy the Vote!" -- a bidding game based on the electoral college. Dave and Just share a bit about their experience designing the game and how they incorporated a real-world…

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  43. Episode 108 - Season 10 Preview with Rodger Moore

    On this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin and Rodger Moore chat about Season 10 of the Board Gaming with Education Podcast. They also share some ideas for using board games for learning and how they have managed to develop resources for various board games currently available…

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  44. Episode 107 - Board Games for Learning Programs feat. Matthew Pinchuck

    On this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin interviews Matt Pinchuk. Matt is the owner of All Aboard Games, a Montreal-based company that provides schools and educators with games-based learning programs. The two dive deep into how the player agency that is present in modern…

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  45. Episode 106 - Game-based Learning with Mathemagician's Duel feat. Scott Kelly

    On this week's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin interviews Scott Kelly, an educator, and creator of the educational game Mathemagician's Duel. He is also co-founder of the games company, BSGames. We learn fun facts about Scott's history with gaming, his time working at Games…

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  46. Episode 105 - Learning through Game Design with Blinks Game System feat. Jon Bobrow

    On today's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin has the pleasure of interviewing Jon Bobrow, founder of the game company Move38 and designer of the smart tabletop gaming system, Blinks. The two discuss Jon's background in designing military simulations and large interactive museum...

  47. Episode 104 - Design Thinking, Growing Design Thinkers, and Design Thinking in the Classroom feat. Nick Metzler

    On today's episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin sits down with Nick Metzler, a game designer at Spin Master and past winner of Chicago's Toy and Game Week's Young Inventor Challenge. The two discuss contextual learning and strategies for gamifying a classroom to effectively motivate…

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  48. Episode 103 - Socially Distance Road Trip Episode!

    Dustin and Grace give some updates on Board Gaming with Education! Board Gaming with Education launched a course Game-Based Lesson Development Course! Grace took over the Instagram Account! They also talk about some games they have been playing recently! How can you support us? There are many…

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  49. Episode 102 - Design Thinking and Creativity with Gridopolis feat. Dave Schultze

    We're back with Season 9! In today's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin interviews Dave Schultz, game designer and founder of Gridopolis Games in Long Beach California. The two discuss Dave's background in architecture and how it prepared and led him to designing games. We hear from…

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  50. Episode 101 - Experimenting with Fun in Science-Themed Games feat. Tim Eisner

    On today's episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin interviews Tim Eisner, a Portland, Oregon based game designer. Tim is the founder of the board game company Weird City Games and has designed and co-designed many games across many genres. Tim explains his history with game design as well…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

"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!

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