"Teaching changes lives. Teachers help children discover their own gifts, in some cases, when they lack confidence, or struggle to learn. It is the best profession, and we at ED will do all we can to ensure it is valued." - Secretary Miguel Cardona. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TAW24

Did you know we post flash reviews every Friday on IG evaluating games suitable for the classroom? Yesterday we posted about The Grizzled (2015). Here is an academic journal in which the game is featured and which highlights the game as a pedagogical tool: iartemejournal.org/index.php/IART…

We recently picked up #LabNotes from Greater Than Games and we backed Dutch Resistance: Orange Shall Overcome from #LiberationGameDesign. We’ll be evaluating them soon! Catch our EDU reviews every Fri on IG! #GTGames #gamebasedlearning #GBL #boardgames #gamereviews #education #pedagogy

We at Game Bard get a bit irked when GBL is conflated with gamification. This blog does a solid job defining the two. We recently learned about Filament Games and are finding it a great resource. Check them out! #FilamentGames #GBL #education #pedagogy filamentgames.com/blog/gamificat…

It tickles us when our favorite author comments on our other favorite author’s posts.

An oldie, but a goodie! Dave Eng University XP still provides one of the best definitions for #Gamesbasedlearning #GBL we’ve come across.

A Game Bard Essential Read: Off the Mark: How Grades, Ratings, and Rankings Undermine Learning (but Don’t Have To) by Ethan L. Hutt Ethan Hutt and Jack Schneider Jack Schneider and published by Harvard University Press is a must read for any educator! Check out our IG for more!

We've been getting a lot of inquiries about our company name. I'm pretty sure "game" is self explanatory. As for "bard..."

We had a fabulous weekend online University XP GBL Virtual Conf. '24 Thanks to Dave Eng for putting it all together. Lots to unpack! One presentation that really impressed us was #LuniUni from Michael Low | Luck of Legends Check them out!

We are still unpacking the great content from last weekend’s GBL Conference hosted by University XP Dave Eng. A highlight for us was a lecture by Scott Nicholson from #EscapeIF about storytelling in games, specifically in low resource classrooms. Search him up & check him out!

When educators ask us why they should invest in games-based learning, part of our response is that we cannot afford to cede more of the attention economy. GBL is a powerful tool of engagement, and the stakes have never been higher. #gamesbasedlearning #freetheanxiousgeneration

Aug 6, 12PM: Micael Sousa will discuss analogue serious games can be planning support tools on city development and urban planning. eventbrite.com/e/using-analog…

🎉FINAL #BOOKGIVEAWAY REMINDER🎉 Ultra rare proof copy of H.G. Well's THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Deluxe Edition! Only 24 in print! Follow for 4 chances, #RT for 2, Like/Comment for 1 each! Winner announced Friday! We ship internationally! #amreading #amwriting #book

Looking for a great game-based learning listen this summer? The amazing Mr. Ahmed shares how he’s using #MinecraftEdu to build community, foster inclusion, and engage learners is this episode of the Shifting Schools podcast. msft.it/6017lpfZd

As we at Game Bard prepare to head back into the classroom in just a few short weeks, let us not forget those who have been there all summer! Our gratitude to school custodial staff everywhere!