Best GameStorming Podcasts (2024)

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From the Classroom to the Jeopardy Stage with Devin Rossiter 1:05:50

2y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

In this episode, Dave and Adam chat with Devin Rossiter, celebrated teacher, TV personality, and Jeopardy contestant! He shares his remarkable journey to Education through sports radio, local TV, working for the NBA, and more. Life lessons and remarkable stories abound! For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.ht…

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Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anni Reinking 59:18

2y ago59:18

59:18

In this episode, Adam and Dave talk with educator, author, researcher, and all around great human being, Dr. Anni Reinking. Topics include wood you can 3D print, Starlink 2.0, Counting Crows, computer science and SEL, and the importance of creating a trauma informed classroom. For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/…

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Working Smarter not Harder with Dr. Krista Welz 59:30

2y ago59:30

59:30

In this episode, Dave and Adam chat with library genius Dr. Krista Welz about librarians' roles in teaching and supporting edtech in schools and communities. They also talk about robots at work, Star Wars, a potential cure for heart attacks, cool edtech tools, and more! For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.ht…

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Finding your path (and creating one for others) with Arlen Kimmelman 1:00:14

2+ y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In this episode, Dave and Adam talk with Arlen Kimmelman of iorad, an edtech company that helps users easily create and share step by step tutorials. They talk about the benefits of the app, but also cover Arlen's move from the school library to the edtech world, updates in the tech world, and so much more! For more info and show notes, visit https…

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Gamestormers Update with Jon Spike 47:49

2+ y ago47:49

47:49

In this special update episode, Dave and Adam chat with Jon Spike and get an update on his board game creation Gamestormers. You can help Jon out by contributing to his Kickstarter at https://bit.ly/gamestormer. For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1650377004984 "Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLe…

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Redefining Digital Citizenship with Michael Drezek 1:09:23

2+ y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

This week, Adam and Dave chat with Michael Drezek, an Instructional Tech Coach in New York who is doing amazing things in his district with tech integration, and especially digital citizenship. They're working to change the mindset around DigCit to make it more of a list of do's instead of a list of don'ts. They also discuss things like the upcomin…

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Eduprotocols with Jon Corippo 1:18:56

2+ y ago1:18:56

1:18:56

This time, Dave and Adam are joined by Jon Corippo, bestselling author of the Eduprotocols books that are changing the dynamic in classrooms all over the world. The gents chat about all kinds of stuff including how the Eduprotocols work, Steve Jobs' uniform, old school video games, and so much more! For more info and show notes, visit https://podca…

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Distilling EdTech Distilled with Jake Boll 58:01

2+ y ago58:01

58:01

In the first episode of season 2, Dave and Adam chat with Jake Boll, Wisconsinite and distilling enthusiast, about the similarities between education and alcohol. Jake takes us on a wonderful tour of the distilling and teaching process. Get ready to learn something new and see education in a new way! We also chat with Jake about new Google updates,…

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Mashup With the Learning Through Leading Podcast 50:49

2+ y ago50:49

50:49

Matt Jacobson and Nick Sutton over at the Learning Through Leading Podcast asked us to join them for a little Illinois mashup episode, and we were excited to be a part of it! In this cross-posted episode, Dave, Adam, Matt, and Nick chat about takeaways from teaching in the pandemic, what to keep and what to get rid of, the upcoming plans for the Go…

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Big Picture EdTech with Bonnie Chelette 1:06:41

2+ y ago1:06:41

1:06:41

In this episode, Adam and Dave have a great chat with Bonnie Chelette, the Director Of Educational Technology in the Louisiana Department of Education. They discuss what it's like to make plans for districts state-wide, what unique challenges Louisianans face, and what the perfect tech department for a school district should look like. They also ta…

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Work Smarter not Harder with Rick Ballew 1:00:46

2+ y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

In episode 16, Dave and Adam chat with Minnesotan tech specialist Rick Ballew about the way he and his team are helping their teachers find the balance between tech and non-tech strategies in their classrooms now that things are "back to normal". They also discuss ways teachers can be more efficient and intentional with those tech-integrated activi…

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69 - Sunni Brown and Dave Mastronardi 52:52

2+ y ago52:52

52:52

Sunni Brown and Dave Mastronardi Listen to this special episode where we are lucky interview the two legends while they are sitting in the same physical room talking about facilitation and what makes it so tricky and beautiful, how facilitation changed in the post-covid era. Can Gamestorming work offline? :D Can you do hybrid workshops? How to prep…

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Podcasting In and Out of the Classroom - IETC2021 Presentation 53:32

2+ y ago53:32

53:32

In this special episode, Adam and Dave present at the IETC2021 annual Edtech conference in Springfield, IL. In this presentation, the gents discuss ways teachers can include podcasting in their classroom, and they also talk about how folks can start their own podcast from home. For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com…

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What can Coaching do for you? With Teresa Engler 52:08

2+ y ago52:08

52:08

In Episode 14, Dave and Adam chat with tech coach Teresa Engler about what it's like being the only tech coach in a K-12 district and how the job has changed thanks to COVID's effects on education. They also chat about electric cars, raising Alaskan Malamutes, and how to make the perfect Old Fashioned. For more info and show notes, visit https://po…

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What if... we rethink how we teach? 59:11

3y ago59:11

59:11

In this one-on-one episode with Dave and Adam, the gents, inspired by Marvel's new Disney+ show "What If...?", discuss ways to recognize how we might be sliding back into outdated pre-COVID teaching strategies and how we might shift the story to benefit teachers, students, administrators, and stakeholders alike. By no means are these proven strateg…

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Get to Know the Google Coaching Program with Rachel McVeagh 1:00:18

3y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Today, Dave and Adam chat with Rachel McVeagh, one of the teachers/coaches who paved the way for the system that is now called the Google Certified Coach Program. In this episode we discuss how the program got started and how it works, plus some new stuff going on in space, some fun stuff on the internet, and Dave's new obsession with 3D printed, l…

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Revitalizing the Google Trainer Program with May Jue 51:09

3y ago51:09

51:09

In this episode, Adam and Dave get to spend some time talking with the project manager of Google for Education's Trainer program May Jue. May took over the program two years ago, and since then it's seen some dramatic shifts and has become an important liaison between Google's education user base and the developers who build the products. In this e…

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68 - Sunni Brown - Gamestorming and Doodle Revolution 45:09

3y ago45:09

45:09

Sunni Brown Sunni Brown is a social entrepreneur who has been named one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” and one of the “10 Most Creative People on Twitter” by Fast Company. She is the best-selling author of Gamestorming and The Doodle Revolution, a keynote speaker, expert meeting facilitator, book coach, and dedicated Zen student. Her…

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Gamestorming with Jon Spike 1:07:53

3y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

In this episode, Adam and Dave chat with game based learning enthusiast and entrepreneur Jon Spike. Jon and the boys discuss post-secondary tech challenges, Jon's project Gamestormers, and things that make them tingle. For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1628780370850 "Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevi…

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The Big Reset with Kim Darche 1:03:25

3y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In episode 9, Adam and Dave chat with Kim Darche, a tech coach and teacher from the Chicago area. With an uncertain year in the rear view and an uncertain year on the horizon, it's important to take a minute to reset, reflect, and move forward with lessons from 2020. Kim is stressing this concept with her staff, and it's one we should all take seri…

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Collaborating in the SPED Classroom with Jessica Reed 1:17:34

3y ago1:17:34

1:17:34

In this episode, Dave and Adam chat with Jessica Reed, a Special Ed teacher, speaker, and Google Innovator in Alabama who's making waves in edtech in the SPED realm. They chat about collaborative tools, the challenge of co-teaching, and the best way to make a smash burger. For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show…

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No More One-Size-Fits-All PD with Alex T. Valencic 1:03:19

3y ago1:03:19

1:03:19

In episode 7, Adam and Dave chat with Alex T. Valencic, a digital learning and professional development coordinator from Freeport, IL, who's doing some great things with his district's PD program. They discuss some sweet new stuff in tech, Alex's #PretzelPD movement, and the best drinks Taco Bell has to offer. For more info and show notes, visit ht…

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So you’re a teacher, what else can you do? With Jeremy Rinkel 1:06:24

3y ago1:06:24

1:06:24

In episode 6, Dave and Adam chat with Jeremy Rinkel, a jack-of-all-trades from Illinois who has been a teacher, an entrepreneur, and a journalist, and now he's designing safety curriculum for NASA! We also chat about Star Wars, old Volkswagen Bugs, and the importance of having multiple side gigs. For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.…

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Learning From a Unique Year with Matt Miller 58:52

3y ago58:52

58:52

In this episode, Adam and Dave have a chat with speaker, author, inspirer, and all-around EdTech mover and shaker Matt Miller of the Ditch That Textbook blog and book collection. He was gracious enough to talk to us about new tech updates, what teachers should take away from the weirdest school years ever, and what mobile device you should have to …

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Special Episode: Tech Smackdown Panel at New Directions Conference 49:40

3y ago49:40

49:40

In this episode, Adam and Dave chat with Matt Weld of the Illinois Regional Offices of Education and Kim Darche, an Instructional Coach from Lemont School District 113A near Chicago. This recording is part of the New Directions Conference held during the week of June 7, 2021. In it, the four of them discuss the things we can take away from the past…

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Staying on Top of New Ed Tech with Eric Curts 54:53

3y ago54:53

54:53

Adam and Dave talk with legendary EdTech personality Eric Curts, owner of the Control Alt Achieve blog. They chat about new updates in Gmail, Docs, and YouTube as well as how Eric keeps up with the ever changing world of educational technology (hint: it has something to do with RSS feeds). They also discuss Eric's upcoming SPARCC Conference, Dave's…

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PD Post-COVID with Matt Weld 52:38

3y ago52:38

52:38

In this episode, Dave and Adam chat with Matt Weld from the Regional Office of Education #3 in Southern Illinois. They discuss the topic of what education will be like Post-COVID and specifically attempt to make guesses about professional development will be like starting in the fall. They also discuss flat-top grilling. "Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober…

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How we got here 54:03

3y ago54:03

54:03

In episode 2, Dave and Adam attempt to recount their journeys through education to their current spot. It's amazing how similar they are. And if they weren't in bands, they might not be married. "Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License…

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67 - Patti Dobrowolski - Draw to change your life and grow 57:50

3y ago57:50

57:50

Draw to change your life and grow We spoke about Patti's performance artist background, how drawing is essential but it must not be beautiful and can just be basic to be effective, how pictures can inspire change in our life via small daily steps, how ugly fonts (and maybe ugly pictures too) attract more attention, why disruption and turmoil can be…

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Welcome to the Conversation 5:12

3y ago5:12

5:12

We're EdTech Distilled! So glad you found us! The EdTech Distilled Podcast is a bi-weekly informal conversation about education, tech integration, and tasty libations. In this introduction, Dave and Adam try to explain what the show is all about, discuss their plans for Season 1 and the guests they have booked, and how you can connect. "Slow Burn" …

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66 - Summer Koide - Innovation 51:18

3y ago51:18

51:18

Innovation We spoke about innovation and its challenges and how visual thinking can help, we spoke about facilitation and the method of the world cafe, the novelty of visual thinking and whether it is going to wear off over time or is it here to stay, and how we could innovate in the field of visual thinking itself. We have mentioned the Squiggle B…

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65 - Andres Bayertz - Virtual Collaboration 56:35

3+ y ago56:35

56:35

Virtual Collaboration Covid pandemics saw a lot of people in shock trying to figure out how to work remotely and what does it take to solve complex problems collaborating virtually. In this episode, Andres Bayertz explores the aspects of virtual collaboration and shares his secrets of effective collaboration with impact in the virtual setting. Tune…

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64 - Jimi Holstebro - Graphic Facilitation in Formal Education 57:11

3+ y ago57:11

57:11

Graphic Facilitation in Formal Education This episode is an announcement of the first-ever course on graphic facilitation as formal education. Jimi Holstebro has been working for years to introduce the skill into the program for bachelor in pedagogy. Together with Mia Søiberg and Frank Høedt, they have made a dream come true - visual thinking is of…

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63 - Dr. Neil Cohn - Linguist's Perspective on Drawing 1:03:20

3+ y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Linguist's Perspective on Drawing In this episode, we are exploring visual thinking and drawing in particular from the scientific point of view - Dr. Neil Cohn helps us use insights from linguistics and cognitive science to demystify misconceptions about drawing. Such misconceptions like drawing is rooted in talent, being a copycat is bad and simil…

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62 - Axelle Vanquaillie - Drawify - The Visual Storytelling Platform 55:38

3+ y ago55:38

55:38

Drawify - The Visual Storytelling Platform https://drawify.com/ is a web-based platform for visual storytellers and it allows its users to tell their unique stories by weaving together drawings contributed by numerous visual practitioners - the drawifiers. I had the pleasure to interview Axelle Vanquaillie - one of the Drawify founders and we spoke…

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61 - Tanya Gadsby - Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality 55:58

3+ y ago55:58

55:58

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality In this episode, Tanya Gadsby of Fuselight Creative introduces us to how she uses augmented reality and virtual reality to create immersive experiences for her clients and explore the potential of the technology to communicate ideas and tell stories. Listen to the episode in full and find out how to get a taste…

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60 - Lars Bartschat - Visual Thinking Luftwaffe Style 57:54

3+ y ago57:54

57:54

Visual Thinking Luftwaffe Style In this episode, we are exploring Lars Bartschat's journey from a serviceman with the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force to a visual thinker in the defense industry and his learning from his years of military service. Lars shares how the OODA loop can be applied anywhere tells us about how visual thinking is in fact an …

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59 - Kristine Neckelmann Abbott - Hand Drawn Explainer Videos 50:38

3+ y ago50:38

50:38

Themed Episode - Hand Drawn Explainer Videos In this episode, I am talking with Kristine Neckelmann Abbott - an expert in hand drawn and stop-motion explainer videos. We talk about what it takes to create one, what is the secret of engaging with your audience, and some practical tips and tricks to get into the field. Kristine Neckelmann Abbott Kris…

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58 - Bandar Suleiman - Whiteboards 48:52

3+ y ago48:52

48:52

Themed Episode - Whiteboards In this episode, we talk with Bandar Suleiman about his visual thinking journey, why he is so fascinated by whiteboards, what awaits on whiteboards in the future and what are Bandar's most favorite tips and tricks working with this medium. We also talk about Bandar's upcoming online course on working with whiteboards an…

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57 - Nevada Lane 56:13

3+ y ago56:13

56:13

Nevada Lane Nevada is a graphic facilitator, leadership coach, visual strategist, and teacher based in San Francisco. She loves helping individuals and teams move from insight to action with strategic conversation and visual thinking. Nevada holds a M.S. in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco, where she is also an adjunct …

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56 - Gwen Blumberg 59:40

3+ y ago59:40

59:40

Gwen Blumberg Gwen Blumberg is a K-8 literacy leader in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. Her daily work involves collaborative curriculum planning and literacy coaching in a variety of forms, all with the goal of nurturing students to become life-long readers and writers. She is a visual thinker who uses sketchnoting to synthesize and share content a…

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55 - Erica Brisson 57:12

3+ y ago57:12

57:12

Erica Brisson Erica Brisson is a Canadian illustrator and visual thinker. She draws on the power of art to help clients bring their ideas to life and connect on a meaningful level. With a background in education and social impact, her specialty is using figurative drawing as part of process mapping, generative research, and branding. She is deeply …

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54 - Cornel Stefanache 59:10

3+ y ago59:10

59:10

Cornel Stefanache Cornel Stefanache - is a Romanian cartoonist and illustrator, and the co-author of the webcomic monkeyuser.com. Professionally, he is a passionate software developer, CTO, and researcher in AI/ML (artificial intelligence and machine learning). He tries to capture everyday challenges and frustrations in a single comic strip in the …

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53 - Ben Tinker 1:01:34

3+ y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Ben Tinker Chief Visioneer at Parsons Corporation Professional Overview Ben Tinker leads the Parsons Visioneering® Team of visual practitioners who design and deliver visually-based group processes, experiences, and services to spark innovation, foster collaboration and hold the space for authentic conversations and team success. Parsons Corporatio…

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52 - Tory Polska 51:28

3+ y ago51:28

51:28

Tory Polska Tory Polska is a visual development artist for animation. Her work is to help the director visualize his/her ideas and translate them into simple yet powerful visual decisions. Tory is passionate about environment design that helps to sell the mood for the story and support the character’s journey throughout the movie. Originally from K…

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51 - Ingrid Lill 51:45

3+ y ago51:45

51:45

Ingrid Lill Brand Consultant with a Pencil. Ingrid has a background in Visual Communication and has designed countless logos, websites, and brochures before she went into the field of graphic facilitation. She has developed „Brand Storyboarding“ – a unique visual method to help business owners figure out their message, and their positioning - the f…

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50 - Jens Nordmann 1:02:19

3+ y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Jens Nordmann Jens is a Graphic Recorder and Artist living in Berlin. Besides this, he is doing Illustration, animation, and giving workshops on visualization for beginners and advanced practitioners. Besides that, he was working with painting, sculpture, sound, dance, and performance. He loves any kind of improvisation and chance operations. Despi…

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49 - Fasola 47:04

3+ y ago47:04

47:04

Fasola An engineering student that uses sketchnoting to help in the university study. Now is a Chinese podcaster, sketchnoter that wants to deliver the beautiful essence of sketchnoting and visual notes to help in our daily life besides a full-time job. Sharing positive energy and values through the beauty of sketchnote. Love to make the informatio…

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48 - Andy de Vale 1:02:06

3+ y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Andy de Vale Andy is an enthusiastic doodler, visual presenter, and facilitator. After years of heading up consulting teams with global clients, he founded WorkVisible to help companies get great results and become a great place to work. He spends most of his time consulting and coaching to help clients do just that - with graphic recording, visual…

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47 - Benjamin Felis 1:02:47

3+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Benjamin Felis Benjamin „Ben“ Felis is a former Graffiti-Artist from Berlin/Germany who now works as a full-time Graphic Recorder and Teacher for Visual Thinking. He is also an official Neuland Toolmaster and an IFVP Member (International Forum of Visual Practitioners). Ben has taught in over 15 countries in the last 10 years - and conducted over 2…

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