GSL 23: Word Games (REBROADCAST)

In Games in Schools and Libraries, episode 23, Giles and Don discuss word games. Or rather, games to do with spelling, word association, sentence building, and generally playing with language.

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.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
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GSL 140: Using RPGs in Therapeutic Settings and Beyond

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 140 Kathleen is joined by Game To Grow’s founders Adam Davis and Adam Johns about their years of experience in couple and family therapy, drama therapy, and education to develop a unique intervention method which promotes social growth among youth in a fun, safe environment.

Game to Grow's weekly therapeutic social skills groups help young people become more confident, creative, and socially capable using tabletop games, most notably Dungeons and Dragons.

Game to Grow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017 on the belief that games of all kinds have the power to improve people’s lives. Game to Grow’s weekly therapeutic social skills groups help young people become more confident, creative, and socially capable using tabletop games, most notably Dungeons and Dragons.

Game to Grow

• https://gametogrow.org/

• @GametoGrow

Adam Davis

• adamd@gametogrow.org

Adam Johns

• adamj@gametogrow.org

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

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

GSL 139: A Young Adventurer's Guide

In Games in Schools and Libraries #139 Donald is joined by Jim Zub, lead designer of the Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer’s Guides Series, and why it would be suitable for schools and libraries supporting D&D activities.

Jim Zub

Author of the D&D Comics and project head for the Young Adventurer's Guides

http://www.jimzub.com

@JimZub

Young Adventurer's Guides

Also recommended by Jim Zub (But not by Jim)

Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

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

GSL 138: Board Gaming with Education

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 138 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Dustin Staats of Board Gaming with Education. In this crossover episode the hosts of both shows talk a bit about their experiences with classroom oriented gaming. FYI - versions of this show will appear in each feed.

Dustin Staats

Board Gaming with Education

• Website https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/podcast/

• Twitter @bge_games

• Email podcast@boardgamingwitheducation.com

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

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

GSL 137: Video Game Services

In Games in Schools and Libraries 137 Donald Dennis and Chris Bell talk about their maker space development and then discuss what video game services they use in the library, some free games options, and how to get the most bang for your buck.

Foam spray primer they mentioned for cosplay was Plasti-Dip.

PC Games

Epic Games

• Free Games Weekly, changeover on Thursday

• Store of games for purchase

STEAM

• Free and paid games, searchable by price

Subscription game services

XBOX

XBOX Gold

• 2-4 free games every month

• Online Multiplayer Games

• 50-75% discounts on select Xbox Games

XBox Game Pass

• Currently access to 235+ Games, including AAA titles. (Some available for PC as well)

Playstation

Playstation Plus

• Two free PS4 Games every month

• Online Multiplayer

• Exclusive Discounts

PC

Origin Access

• Comes in 2 flavors, BASIC and PREMIER

• Extra Content included with new EA Games

• Early access to upcoming games

• Evolving collection of games

• 10% off Origin Purchases

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

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

GSL 136: Scott Kelly on Teaching History through Games

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 136 Kathleen is joined by Scott Kelly of BS Games to talk about using games to teach history.

Scott Kelly

Website: https://bsgames.ca/

Instagram: bsgamesca

Twitter: @BSGamesCA

Facebook: bsgamesca

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

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

GSL 22: Buying Games (REBROADCAST)

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 22 Giles and Don talk about building a game collection, as well as some of our experiences with buying games. Topics covered include collection development policies, building breadth and depth in a collection, collecting with a purpose, factors that help define what to get, dealing with wear and tear, the Jones theory, keeping track of popular games, donations, community and government grants, raising money, using your own collection, finding specials and discounts and thrift stores.

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.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

GSL 135: Reviews with Chris and Donald

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 135 Chris Bell and Donald Dennis review games they’ve played in the Teen Room.

Games Reviewed

• Quacks of Quedlinburg

• Good Critters

• Kodama

• Unlock - Expedition Challenger

• Roll for the Galaxy

• Cockroach Poker

• Roll Player

• Call to Adventure

• Getaway Driver

• One Week Ultimate Werewolf

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

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

GSL 134: Luke Laurie

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 134 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Luke Laurie, Designer of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire and Dwellings of Eldervale to talk about using gamification techniques for classroom management and engagement, a little thing called being an Einstein Fellow, and student success.

Luke Laurie

@LukeLaurieGames

Einstein Fellowship

Games

• Dwellings of Eldervale

• Stones of Fate

• Replicant

• The Manhattan Project Energy Empire

GSL 21: Game Etiquette (REBROADCAST)

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 21 Giles and Don discuss Game Etiquette, from problems faced to some of the solutions that have worked, as well as the niceties of play. Topics include rules disputes, social conflict resolution, being a good sport, the responsibilities of players and above all respect.

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.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

GSL 133: Green Ronin and Games Workshop

Games in Schools and Libraries episode 133 takes us back to ALA 2019 Summer Annual. Donald talks with Hal Mangold from Green Ronin Games, and then Stephanie joins him to talk about the Warhammer Alliance.

Hal Mangold and Donald Dennis

Green Ronin Publishing (00:00:55)

Hal Mangold @AtomicOvermind

• Hobby Games 100 Best

• Family Games 100 best

• Mutants and Masterminds

• Blue Rose

• ShadowTide

• Citadel

• Hieght of the Storm

• Dragon Age

• The Expanse

• Lazerous

Games Workshop (00:04:30)

Travis Hazlewood, James Bell,

travis.hazlewood@gwplc.com

na.warhameralliance@gwplc.com

• Warhammer Alliance

  https://warhammer-alliance.com/

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

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