The Gamified Classroom: Passport to Innovation
The Gamified Classroom: Passport to Innovation
Podcast Description
Welcome to ’The Gamified Classroom: The Passport to Innovation’ – your gateway to transforming education and business training through gamification, storytelling, and AI. Join Lisa Cherivtch, a seasoned professor and global explorer, as we delve into innovative strategies that captivate learners. Whether you’re an educator seeking to invigorate your classroom or a business leader aiming to revolutionize employee training, you’ll find actionable insights and inspiring stories here. Subscribe to unlock the potential of gamified learning and discover how global perspectives can enhance your approach. Let’s embark on this journey of innovation together!”
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Content Themes
This podcast explores themes of gamification, storytelling, and the integration of AI in educational settings, with specific episodes highlighting innovative practices such as using games for math education with Federico Chialvo, enhancing engagement through AI with Andrew Davies, and applying traditional hands-on activities to boost student interaction. Each episode focuses on actionable insights and inspiring experiences from diverse educators and game designers, demonstrating the breadth of gamified learning strategies.
Welcome to ’The Gamified Classroom: The Passport to Innovation’ – your gateway to transforming education and business training through gamification, storytelling, and AI. Join Lisa Cherivtch, a seasoned professor and global explorer, as we delve into innovative strategies that captivate learners. Whether you’re an educator seeking to invigorate your classroom or a business leader aiming to revolutionize employee training, you’ll find actionable insights and inspiring stories here. Subscribe to unlock the potential of gamified learning and discover how global perspectives can enhance your approach. Let’s embark on this journey of innovation together!”
Overview: Are you feeling the weight of the “same old, same old” in your classroom? In this episode of The Gamified Classroom, host Lisa Cherivtch sits down with David Thomas—the “Professor of Fun”—to explore how play is saving higher education from burnout. From his roots as a video game critic to co-founding the Professors at Play movement, David shares why fun isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s fundamental to student success and faculty well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- The Burnout Antidote: How bringing your playful self to class can reignite your passion for teaching.
- The Pyramid of Play: A structured approach to moving from simple icebreakers to full game-based learning.
- Community Over Competition: Why the “Playposium” is breaking down the traditional silos of academia.
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