Category Archives: Podcast

EdGamer 76: So You Want to Start a Game Club?

This week on EdGamer Episode 76 we give you the cheat code on how to start a game club at your school! We also stand up for SIT, check out the Wind Map and  ramble on about tons of other interesting stuff…or at least we think its interesting. Don’t miss this episode as we slowly creep toward the century mark. Tune-in and level- up!… Read the rest

EdGamer 75: Diamond Sword Edition

This week on the 75th episode of EdGamer we look into the ‘DNA’ of the new strategy-puzzle game Phylo. We also check up on the Magicians Kickstarter we talked about last week…spoiler alert…it’s been doing well…really well! Finally we share a fun link to a list of classic amoral decisions video games force you to make. Don’t miss our diamond sword edition episode…tune-in and level-up!… Read the rest

EdGamer 74: Magicians – A Language Learning RPG

This week on Episode 74 of EdGamer we welcome a new friend to the show…meet Kyle Simons. Kyle walks us through the ‘magic’ behind his Kickstarter effort, a language learning RPG! The concepts behind this effort are just as breathtaking as the visuals involved. Join us for a look at what could be the future of language learning and gaming. Tune-in and level-up!… Read the rest

Educelerate LA I: Launch Party around Gamification of Learning

On September 27th Educelerate LA launched its first Meetup with the kind hosting of Nolan Bushnell and Brent Bushnell to discuss the “Gamification of Learning” at Los Angeles’ new idea factory Two Bit Circus.  The event was heavily attended by game designers, educational games companies, technologists, artists, storytellers and inventors who introduced their own new concepts of games and learning and what we might expect to see in the coming years.  It was an enjoyable evening filled with wide-ranging discussions.
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EdGamer 73: "You Shall Not Pass!"

This week on EdGamer Episode 73 we cover a myriad of topics! Have no fear, the title does not refer to classroom grading procedures but instead a new Lego The Lord of the Rings game. We also revisit some old friends and Gerry’s gaming club. Check out this week’s show for some ways to support your favorite gaming and education podcast (…yes, EdGamer) on Stitcher and the worst summary of Magic: The Gathering you have ever heard.… Read the rest