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play & games

11 episodes

The Power of Critical Play

Game designer, artist, author, and researcher Dr. Mary Flanagan joins us to explore what we can learn at the intersection of play and critical pedagogy. From tabletop games that tackle social justice to the legacy of colonialist board games, we dig into how games shape societies, cultures, and learning.

Are we Reader or are we Player?

The narratives and themes of English class are everywhere for those equipped to see them.

"It's Like a Baby Jail!" Power & Early Childhood Education

Dr. Chloe Keegan discusses her investigation of power dynamics in early childhood education.

Beyond Anthropology for Kids

We talk with artist & writer Nika Dubrovsky about her work on Anthropology For Kids and her vision for the Playground of the Future

Inquiry, Play, and Early Childhood Education

Longtime early childhood educator, Heidi Echternacht, talks about the importance of play, the role of inquiry, & the models that support it

Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning: What's up?

What is the difference between gamification and game-based learning?

You've Been Played: The Pros & Pitfalls of Gamification

What are the pros and pitfalls of gamification on education and society?

The Transformative Power of Play

Why imaginative play is at the heart of education.

Militarism, Baudrillard, Video Game Design, and the College Board

How we can reimagine our spaces by examining the weird, eerie, and tangentially related.

Play and Outdoor Learning

Utilizing our amazing spaces for profound learning and play.

Creating Worlds, Game Design & Education

Learning from video games to inform a human-centered education.