Well Played

Taking a look at our classrooms and what we want to try in them. Share your thoughts @mrmatera and #WellPlayedPodcast and explore with me what our new classrooms of the future will be!

In this episode we will start with the basic around items and powerups! Have a listen and learn just how to begin teaching in a new and fun way. As always, would love to hear from you at #WellPlayedPodcast and @MrMatera

We have all been there. You need a sub. What do you do? How will your class function? Will it be a throw away day? Let's make it awesome! Have a listen to today's podcast and share your ideas and thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @Mrmatera

This episode we take a look at adding a bit of lightness to your classroom. Have a listen and challenge yourself to a change in attitude. As always, I would love to hear from you. Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @MrMatera

Let's dive into the world of assessments together. I would love to hear from you and your thoughts on the topic. Share your ideas at #WellPlayedPodcast and @MrMatera Thanks for having a listen.

Let's explore the idea of adding Role Playing Games to our classrooms. This is the first podcast on the topic and I am sure it won't be the last. Please share your ideas at #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @MrMatera Play on!

In this episode we discuss how to build the dream team in your class. This will help you think about how to go about creating teams and groups so that your students excel! Please use #WellPlayedPodcast to let us know your thoughts!

In this episode we have another EMC2 In the Wild. Bryant Barker, a 7th grade English teacher shares his story of spinning up some resources from EMC2 in his classroom. Join us as we dive into some creative chat about using our resources.

In today's episode I share with you my teaching philosophy that I subscribe to and why it is important in my life. Hope you take a moment to listen, and most importantly, reflect. Have a go at it... Reach out and share your thoughts on #WellPlayedPodcast and @MrMatera

Challenge yourself to growth! This episode is all about change and pushing yourself to try something new. Have a listen and move toward action today. Please share your thoughts at #WellPlayedPodcast @mrmatera

In this episode we take a dive into one super powerful tool that we have upgraded this year on EMC2Learning.com This is a different kind of episode as we walk through a resource and why it is so great for students. While this is a paid resource I feel it is important to share out the knowledge that something like this is out there for teachers. Hope you enjoy and hope to see you at EMC2Learning.com

In this episode we discuss how I start my year off. I would love to hear your thoughts as well as tips for starting off mine. Share your ideas with #WellPlayedPodcast as well as @mrmatera Let's have a great 2022-2023 school year!

In this episode I reflect on the gifts we get to give to our classrooms. Whose with me? Let's give some gifts this year! I would love to hear your thoughts on this one. Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast and tag me @MrMatera

Have a quick listen to help you get your gamified class off the ground. This episode will get you going with some nice fundamentals of gamification. Enjoy! Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast and @mrmatera

This episode we have a guest with us and we discuss creating challenges for us teachers. This is an interesting thing we can all add that will be creative and fun for us teachers. Share your thoughts at #WellPlayedPodcast @MrMatera

This episode we explore why we should teach a bit differently and what can come from our world if we did! Share your ideas on #WellPlayPodcast @MrMatera

Have a listen to this episode about building back stories for elements in your game. Have a moment to share your ideas using #WellPlayedPodcast Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss how to set a classroom budget that will change the way you teach and your students learn. Seriously! It is crazy what a PERSONAL classroom budget can do to your class! Enjoy!

Listen to guests Kerri Zitar and Micheal Doutrich discuss a great world building game that would be perfect in almost all classes. These two 4th grade teachers knocked it out of the park with this one! Have a listen, share your thoughts with #WellPlayedPodcast and #EMC2Learning

Join me as I explore some ideas for you to refresh your game this summer or set a course for new adventures in your class for those of you new to gamification. Welcome and please join the conversation at #WellPlayedPodcast and tweet me @mrmatera