304 – Computational Thinking – The Family Gamers Podcast

Andrew & Anitra are programmers by training. Can we tease apart some of the skills that build a programming mindset, and hone them through games?
» Read moreAndrew & Anitra are programmers by training. Can we tease apart some of the skills that build a programming mindset, and hone them through games?
» Read moreIn Watergate, one player is a Newspaper Editor & one the Nixon Administration. Who can secure or hide the evidence? A thrilling race begins!
» Read moreMonster Bash is a fun game with a little bit of math and one mean twist. Best for kids to play together.
» Read moreWe continue our gameschooling series by interviewing the student himself, our son Asher. 249 Fact – “Lot No. 249” is a Gothic horror short story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Read it here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Lot_No._249 Sponsor message: If you want to talk to First Move about other habits you can build to take that next step toward your goals, go to firstmovefinancial.com/familygamers to schedule a call. What
» Read moreHave you heard of gameschooling? We revisit what worked for us this year, incorporating games into our homeschooling.
» Read moreThe 3 Rs (Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic) are a huge part of elementary school, even at older ages. Can games make these “boring” subjects more fun?
» Read moreScience isn’t the only place that games can help! Our social studies curriculum this year was US history and geography, with a concentration on local Massachusetts history, culture, and geography. Could we use games to reinforce these lessons too?
» Read moreLast week, I explained why we are using games to supplement our first year of homeschooling. We had the most success adding games to our studies in science.
» Read moreA lot of parents are re-evaluating school choices now, like I did. What does it look like to jump into homeschooling with an older child? Games can help.. but could we strike a balance that allowed for a lot of fun but didn’t get in the way of learning?
» Read moreThis week, we’re talking to Kathleen Mercury, a middle school teacher who teaches game design(among other things).
» Read moreSave the tigers and the sea otters in Endangered, a cooperative game for up to 5 players. Slow habitat destruction, encourage wild animal breeding, and sway ambassadors to vote for your cause.
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