GSL 116: Into the Gaslands

Gaslands in Action

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.

 
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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!

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 history or technology and game manufacturing.

 
The Detective game, with obligatory cup of coffee. And another bonus game that slipped in when nobody was looking.

The Detective game, with obligatory cup of coffee. And another bonus game that slipped in when nobody was looking.


The final review is about Detective, a Modern Crime Boardgame that plays like a series of episodes from a particularly intense police procedural TV show. A great gaming experience, but only really suitable for particular game environments.

A good Detective board, though we had another dry erase board as well, and lots of paper notes. Don’t look too closely, because there may be spoilers.

A good Detective board, though we had another dry erase board as well, and lots of paper notes. Don’t look too closely, because there may be spoilers.

 
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To wrap up they talk about ShushCon (March 22-24) and the GSL Trade Day (March 22). Our topic this year will be using story games and RPGs to support your other activities.

Let us know if you have topic requests, or would like to join us to present or run games at the con.

 

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The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

GSL 115: Converting Games Into Instructional Tools

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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.

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Jon Cassie
BGG: joncassie

Twitter: @joncassie

Web sites: 

www.joncassie.com

 www.gamelevellearn.com

Podcast: Game Level Learn


Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
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Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Posted on November 7, 2018 and filed under Teaching with Games.

GSL 114: Reviews with Donald and Chris

The Mind

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

Ghost Stories

Games Reviewed

  • Ghost Stories

  • Tower of Madness

  • The Game - The Game on Fire

  • Dude - More Dude

  • Nut so Fast

  • Warsaw City in Ruins

  • Thanos Rising

The Tower of Madness

The Tower of Madness

Thanos Rising

Thanos Rising


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The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

GSL 113: Gamification as a Teaching Mindset

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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.

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Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
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Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Posted on October 26, 2018 and filed under Teaching with Games.

GSL 14: Events (Rebroadcast)

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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/

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Posted on October 17, 2018 and filed under REBROADCAST.

GSL 112: Microscope and the Persistent RPG

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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.

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http://www.lamemage.com/microscope/

http://www.dungeon-world.com/

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/137012/Funnel-World

 

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The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Posted on October 10, 2018 and filed under RPGs.

GSL 111: Developing Literacy Skills Using Games

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 Bonilla

6th Grade Literacy & Science Teacher at South Park Middle School (Oshkosh, WI)

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  • Twitter: @adventgeekgirl

  • Instagram: adventgeekgirl

  • BoardGameGeek: adventgeekgirl

  • e-mail: skrockerbonilla@gmail.com

  • website: adventgeekgirl.blogspot.com

Sarah 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 gaming community, not just getting together and playing board games. We have a structured club divided into learning and then application, but the developing of a love for the world of tabletop gaming is always at the heart.

Learn more about our club and help support us at GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/southparkgameclub


Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
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Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Posted on October 4, 2018 and filed under Teaching with Games.

GSL 110: Moonrise over Pawleys Island

Chris Bell or the command center from Kerbal Space Program? You may never know.

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 Mentioned

  • Fiasco

  • Starfinder

  • Kerbal Space Program

  • //Code Rover

  • Terraforming Mars

  • Oculus Rift

  • Star Trek Bridge Crew

  • Space Engineers

 

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The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Posted on September 26, 2018 and filed under Grant Related.

GSL 109: Board Games Through a Video Game Designer's Lens

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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.

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Stone Librande

@StoneLibrande

stonetronix.com


Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
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The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Posted on September 19, 2018 and filed under Game Design.

GSL 108: Trivia Game Replacement

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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 / Cardlines

  • Wits & Wagers / Say Anything / Happy Birthday

  • Bezzerwizzer

  • Terra / Fauna

  • Apples to Apples


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The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

GSL 12: Spatial Games (REBROADCAST)

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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.
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Posted on September 5, 2018 and filed under REBROADCAST.