Experience Points

Dave Eng, EdD
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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!

  1. 19 DE ABR.

    Jon Spike on Games as Creative Constraint

    Jon Spike on Games as Creative Constraint In this episode of Experience Points, Jon Spike explores how creative constraint drives innovation in game design and learning. A former K–12 English teacher now working at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Jon shares how classroom experimentation led him to design tabletop educational games through GamestormEDU. He highlights Gamestormers, which uses a five-card structure to scaffold storytelling while preserving player agency, and Doomscroll, where players step into the role of social media algorithms to unpack persuasive design. Jon emphasizes that educational games must first succeed as enjoyable experiences. Through thoughtful playtesting and adaptable design, he argues that strong constraints don’t limit creativity—they focus and elevate it. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you. I’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show! I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit. Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XP Also, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on! Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/162 GBLV_2026_Registration_Pre-Roll GBLV_2026_Registration_Post-Roll Support the show

    26 min
  2. AP Table Talk: Race

    5 DE ABR.

    AP Table Talk: Race

    AP Table Talk: Race In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave dig into the race mechanic, where players compete toward a shared finish line and the first to cross it ends the game. From childhood staples like Chutes and Ladders and Candy Land to modern classics like Catan, Splendor, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, and Cosmoctopus, they unpack how race structures create tension, pacing, and dramatic finishes. Along the way, they explore design tradeoffs around luck, runaway leaders, player interaction, and why some games feel like races without truly using the mechanic at all. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode delivered directly to you. We’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show! We live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit. Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.comUniversity XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XP. Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/161 GBLV_2026_Registration_Pre-Roll GBLV_2026_Registration_Post-Roll Support the show

    1h 19min

  3. 22 DE MAR.

    Katrin Becker on Learning through Playful Experiences

    Katrin Becker on Learning through Playful Experiences In this episode of Experience Points, serious games expert Katrin Becker explores why “good enough” may be more powerful than perfection in gamified learning. She argues that focusing on defined criteria rather than comparison increases student agency and supports a wider range of learners; not just top performers. Katrin highlights safety and trust as essential to joyful learning, emphasizing that mistakes must be recoverable. By allowing resubmissions and designing flexible systems, educators encourage reflection, risk-taking, and persistence. She also introduces “benign transgression,” explaining that students will test boundaries—so instructors should build thoughtful guardrails and iterate their designs without breaking trust. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you. I’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show! I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit. Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XP Also, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on! Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/160 Artist / Guest Dave Eng, EdD Katrin Becker  Summary In this episode of Experience Points, serious games expert Katrin Becker explores why “good enough” may be more powerful than perfection in gamified learning. She argues that focusing on defined criteria rather than comparison increases student agency and supports a wider range of learners; not just top performers. Katrin highlights safety and trust as essential to joyful learning, emphasizing that mistakes must be recoverable. By allowing resubmissions and designing flexible systems, educators encourage reflection, risk-taking, and persistence. She also introduces “benign transgression,” explaining that students will test boundaries—so instructors should build thoughtful guardrails and iterate their designs without breaking trust. GBLV_2026_Registration_Pre-Roll GBLV_2026_Registration_Post-Roll Support the show

    28 min

  4. 8 DE MAR.

    Hostile Players

    Hostile Players Today we’re diving into something that affects every gamer at some point: hostile players. You probably already know the type… Those people who turn a fun session into a cesspit of negativity. I’m talking about cynics, trolls, griefers... and the downright toxic folks who seem to thrive on ruining the vibe. But here’s the twist: these players aren’t just villains. They’re symptoms. Now, let’s talk about hostility in games. What does it look like? Where does it come from? And, how can designers (and communities) turn the tide against these hostile players? If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you. I’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show! I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit. Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XP Also, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on! Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/159 GBLV_2026_Registration_Pre-Roll GBLV_2026_Registration_Post-Roll Support the show

    9 min

  5. 22 DE FEV.

    Meghan Gardner on Gamification for Emotional Engagement

    Meghan Gardner on Gamification for Emotional Engagement This episode of Experience Points features transformative design expert Meghan Gardner, who shares how gamification can create emotionally engaging, healing, and educational experiences. Meghan explains how structured play and role-playing; using techniques like “alibi” and safety signals—help learners explore tough topics while feeling safe and in control. She highlights the importance of session zero and post-game debriefs in turning gameplay into meaningful, lasting transformation. Meghan also unpacks how emotional engagement boosts memory and behavior change, sharing a moving example of a game that led young adults to initiate real-life end-of-life conversations with their families. Drawing on her work with the Smithsonian, Royal Caribbean, and Harvard, Meghan offers practical strategies for educators and designers looking to use games as tools for empathy, connection, and growth. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you. I’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show! I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit. Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XP Also, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on! Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/158 GBLV_2026_Registration_Pre-Roll GBLV_2026_Registration_Post-Roll Support the show

    25 min

  6. 8 DE FEV.

    Mary-Ellen Fimbel on Game Design Principles for Education

    Mary-Ellen Fimbel on Game Design Principles for Education This episode of Experience Points features game designer and educator Mary-Ellen Fimbel, who shares how game design principles can transform classroom learning. She discusses “teaching like a game dev,” using storytelling, interactivity, and even puppets as playful avatars to deliver authentic feedback and spark curiosity. Mary-Ellen explains how honoring student questions, modeling inquiry, and scaffolding problem-solving builds confidence and creativity. She also explores project-based learning through student-created games and her classroom approach to metacognitive self-assessment. Educators, designers, and anyone interested in games-based learning will find practical strategies to make learning more engaging, dynamic, and meaningful. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you. I’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show! I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit. Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XP Also, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on! Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/157 GBLV_2026_Registration_Pre-Roll GBLV_2026_Registration_Post-Roll Support the show

    23 min

  7. 25 DE JAN.

    What are Role-Playing Games?

    What are Role-Playing Games? Today, we’re diving into one of the most fascinating - and frankly, most misunderstood - forms of interactive play: Role-Playing Games, or RPGs. So what are RPGs? Are they just about dice rolls and dragons? Are they all swords and stats? Or is there something deeper, and something profoundly human, about stepping into someone else’s shoes in a world that is not quite our own. Well, pull up a chair, and maybe grab your character sheet, and let’s explore what it really means to play a role, and why that matters now more than ever.  If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you. I’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show! I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit. Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XP Also, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on! Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/156 GBLV_2026_Registration_Pre-Roll GBLV_2026_Registration_Post-Roll Support the show

    12 min

  8. 11 DE JAN.

    Amber Sewell on Games as Information Literacy

    Amber Sewell on Games as Information Literacy In this episode of Experience Points, Dave Eng talks with Amber Sewell, a Teaching and Learning Librarian at UNLV, about using games to teach information literacy. Amber shares how her classroom activity Authority Argle Bargle turns debates about academic majors into playful, critical discussions on credibility and source evaluation. She also reflects on how games and podcasting—like her own LibParlor Podcast—help make scholarship more accessible by blending pop culture, pedagogy, and real-world relevance. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you. I’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show! I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit. Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XP Also, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on! Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/155 GBLV_2026_Registration_Pre-Roll GBLV_2026_Registration_Post-Roll Support the show

    27 min
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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!

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  • Criado por
    Dave Eng, EdD
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2026
  • Episódios
    162
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Experience Points
  • Site do podcast
    Experience Points

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