Tag Archives: Lucas Gillispie

EdGamer 117: The Future Classroom and Gaming with Lucas Gillispie

This week on EdGamer 117 we are joined by one of our favorite F.O.E.’s (Friend of EdGamer) Lucas Gillispie.  Our discussion revolves around classroom setup and the technology we would like to have now and in the future.  Lucas has experience with changing classroom environments and this led to a great conversation.  Do you want some great ideas on how to overhaul your room?  … Read the rest

EdGamer 108: Lucas Gillispie Goes Virtual With Oculus Rift

This week on EdGamer 108 we are thrilled to have one of our favorite F.O.E.s (Friend of EdGamer): Lucas Gillispie. We ‘look’ ahead to the future of 3D gaming with a preview of Oculus Rift. Lucas helps us speculate on the possibility of using a technology like this in the classroom. Finally, we take a trip through the world of learning and gaming to touch on a myriad of subjects from games for the blind to Xbox self-publishing to Schoology badges.… Read the rest

6 Steps to Successfully Integrate Minecraft in Your Classroom

I have been asked many times about how to use Minecraft in the classroom.  Educator Wes Fryer is my latest convert and not only for Minecraft’s use in schools, but Minecraft can also be a way to connect with your children.  He explains this in a wonderful blog post.  Yes, Minecraft is one of the latest fads in education, but I firmly believe that this one will last for a long time.  The open-ended game play of Minecraft allows for infinite uses with every experience being different.  … Read the rest

EdGamer Special: Don’t Blame Games, The Benefits of Gaming


Are violent video games the cause of violent crimes, especially in children?  Who is to blame and is there a solution in stopping these tragedies within our schools?  Join us this week as guests Joel Levin (The Minecraft Teacher), Lucas Gillispie (Edurealms), Gerry, and Zack  try to answer these question and many more on this week’s EdGamer.  Tune-in and Level-up. … Read the rest

EdGamer 67: SAGA and MOOC with Lucas

Luuuuuuuuuke…..we are your followers. This week on EdGamer 67 we welcome back long time friend Lucas Gillispie to chat with us about his new gaming and education initiatives. We dissect SAGA, MOOC and as many other four letter words as we can think of! We are not sure if there is more information or if there are more laughs, but it is another can’t-miss episode of EdGamer.Tune-in… Read the rest