Experience Points
Welcome to Experience Points by University XP hosted by Dr. Dave Eng. On Experience Points we explore different ways we can learn from games. Find out more at www.universityxp.com I hope you find this show useful. If you’d like to learn more about games-based learning then a great place to start is my blog at universityxp.com/blog. University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook as University XP. Feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on!
Episodes
122 episodes
What are Progression Systems in Games?
What are Progression Systems in Games?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What are progression systems in games?One of the most becoming aspects of games is our ability to interact, change, and progress with them...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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44:28
Michele Haiken on Gamify Literacy
Michele Haiken on Gamify LiteracyIn this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Dr. Michele Haiken, an experienced literacy educator, and middle s...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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18:18
AP Table Talk: Mega Topic: Hidden Information
AP Table Talk: Mega Topic: Hidden InformationIn this episode of AP Table Talk, the hosts Brian and Dave Eng explore the “mega topic” of hidden information in games. They explore hidden role games and games with hidden information,...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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1:23:17
Sarah Le-Fevre on Play and Impactful Learning
Sarah Le-Fevre on Play and Impactful LearningIn this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Sarah Le-Fevre, a
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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37:14
What is the Game State?
What is the Game State?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is the Game State? Determining the “game state” is often one of the questions that designers and developers will ask themselves when determining how to tak...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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30:15
Zack Hartzman on Teaching with Video Games
Zack Hartzman on Teaching with Video GamesIn this episode of Experience Points by University XP, host Dave Eng chats with Zack Hartzman, a licensed secondary school teacher from New York City and the creator of
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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20:03
AP Table Talk: Trick-Taking Ladder Climbing
AP Table Talk: Trick-Taking Ladder ClimbingIn this episode of AP Table Talk, the hosts Brian and Dave Eng explore the enduring appeal of trick-taking and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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1:16:00
What is Player Engagement?
What is Player Engagement?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Player Engagement? Games require that players interact with them. They require individuals to contribute; to change; and to augment the game accordin...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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35:48
Jenny Varrichio on Applied Games for Corporate L&D
Jenny Varrichio on Applied Games for Corporate L&DIn this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Jenny Varrichio, an associate director of training at United Healthcare with expertise in inst...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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12:52
What is Game Literacy?
What is Game Literacy?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Game Literacy? We don’t often think about when we first started playing games. Or really the “first” game that we ever played. Most players are preoccupi...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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21:15
Dan White on RoboCo and GBL at Filament Games
Dan White on RoboCo and GBL at Filament GamesIn this podcast episode, host Dave Eng interviews Dan White, founder of Filament Games, discussing the intersection of education and gaming....
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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28:19
AP Table Talk: Tech Trees and Tech Tracks
AP Table Talk: Tech Trees and Tech TracksIn this episode of AP Table Talk, hosts Brian and Dave Eng focus on "tech tree" and “
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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1:01:52
Andrew Harris and the Guild Chronicles
Andrew Harris and the Guild ChroniclesIn this episode of "Experience Points" Dave Eng interviews Andrew Harris, a game designer, therapist, and educator behind The Guild Chronicles program. Andrew discusses the origins of The Guil...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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25:06
What is Choice Architecture?
What is Choice Architecture?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Choice Architecture? Both life and games are full of choices. Some of us approach those choices head on. Others take their time to come to rational...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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29:10
Sue Baechler on Developing Serious Games
Sue Baechler on Developing Serious GamesIn this episode, Dave Eng and Sue Baechler discuss the impact of learning games. Sue Baechler shares her journey from creating a sales ...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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23:53
AP Table Talk: Rondel
AP Table Talk: RondelIn this episode of AP Table Talk, hosts Brian and Dave Eng focus on rondel games, where players move along a circular track to take actions...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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51:00
Silviana Falcon on Lectures at Play
Silviana Falcon on Lectures at PlayIn this podcast episode, host Dave Eng discusses educational games and their integration into traditional lectures with guest Silviana Falcon...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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28:07
Liminality, Transition, and Games
Liminality, Transition, and GamesOn today’s episode, we’ll discuss the concepts of Liminality, Transition, and Games. The term “liminal space” may not be familiar to you. But if you’ve ever made a transition from a physical place;...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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22:48
Clayton Whittle on Environmentalism and Games
Clayton Whittle on Environmentalism and GamesIn this podcast episode, host Dave Eng interviews Clayton Whittle, a researcher, educator, and environmentalist. Clayton's work...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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30:33
What are Tactics?
What are Tactics?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question “What are Tactics?” Tactics are one of those concepts often discussed by gamers and designers alike. Especially when it comes to addressing playstyles, design, and com...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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25:27
Terry Pearce on Untold Play and Applied Games
Terry Pearce on Untold Play and Applied GamesIn this episode of the Experience Points podcast, host Dave Eng interviews Terry Pearce, founder of
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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17:52
Who are Casual Players?
Who are Casual Players?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question “Who are Casual Players?” Casual players are often one of the most sought-after demographics for many in the games industry. They are players that often represen...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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27:22
Stefan McNinch from UnBoxEd
Stefan McNinch from UnBoxEdIn this episode, Dave Eng speaks with Stefan McNinch, a former elementary education teacher turned game designer who founded UnBoxEd, a nonprofit program u...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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17:38