Games in Schools and Libraries

Giles Pritchard
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The Games in Schools and Libraries podcast is about board, card and digital games, and the ways in which they can find a place in schools or at the local library.

  1. GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review

    09/13/2021

    GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review

    Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes. In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities. ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon. Summer Activity ReviewGoogle CS First Video Game Design Miniatures and Terrain MakingGames Workshop Making bushes and hedges Walls Proxxon Foam cutter Mold Making and CastingThe folks at Reynolds Advanced Materials were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours. Materials UsedAlginate Plaster of Paris Laboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding Machine Moldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads) 2 Part silicone mold putty 2 part liquid silicone molds 2 part epoxy as casting medium Mold Release Summer Games Kerbal Space Program Valheim Gaslands Keep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures! Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Weekly Schedule. Week One Tails and Tales Character Storyboard, and word magnets. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

  2. 08/17/2021

    GSL: 164 HABA in Libraries

    In Games in Schools and Libraries #164 Donald is joined by the amazing T Caires, of Haba Games. They talk about animal related games that would go along with the 2021 Tails and Tales summer reading program, as well as the Haba library programs. https://www.habausa.com/ Tiffany@habausa.com I apologize to our listeners and T Caires for the delay releasing this episode. Health issues and an incredibly busy summer schedule prevented it’s timely release. The content is still useful. Dragon’s Breath from the HABA USA website. Haba Games DiscussedDragon’s Breath Dragon’s Breath - The Hatching My Very First GamesFirst Orchard Nibble Munch Crunch Hungry as a Bear Game Night ApprovedAdventure Land Honga The Key - Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land Honga HABA’s Library Support Program for the USAHow to get games and replace parts through Haba USA. (Have your Tax Exempt Paperwork available.) https://www.habausa.com/library-support-program-usa/ Use Book Tape to repair or reinforce game box corners. HABA and SchoolsHaba likes working with schools, and encourages teachers or administration to contact them directly, but doesn’t have a formal program set up yet. T talks about a program they were involved with in helping teachers facilitate students playing virtually at home. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

  3. 07/17/2021

    GSL 163: Tails and Tales 3, A Long Neck Spinosaurus

    One of the Georgetown County Library character boards for our summer reading Tales and Tails giveaway. Patrons picked up a different board each week Sorry for the delay on episodes. Donald was out sick for awhile and then busy with summer projects when he returned. We should be returning to our biweekly schedule. On Games in Schools and Libraries episode 163 Chris and Donald talk about more tabletop games suitable to the 2021 Tales & Tails summer reading theme. Games MentionedHIVE Takenoko Coconuts Kontour Bring your Own Book Cartooner and Mangaka King of Tokyo / King of New York Evolution Evolution Beginnings Evolution Climate Oceans Zooloretto and Aquaretto Happy Salmon Camel Up Baren Park Fauna and Terra Don’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

  4. 05/12/2021

    GSL 162: Tails and Tales 2, More Games with Animals

    In episode 162 of the Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about other animal themed games which might be useful to include in your 2021 Summer Reading Tails and Tales activities. Video GamesBaba is You Goat Simulator Ultimate Chicken Horse Untitled Goose Game The Last Guardian Animal Crossing Never Alone Moss The Sonic Series Zoo Tychoon Crash Bandicoot Donkey Kong Deer God Tabletop Games My Little Pony - Tales of Equestria RPG Adventure Maximus Battlesheep Hey! That's My Fish! My Little Scythe Dixit / Mysterium Before there were Stars Non Game MentionsThe Great Flamingo Uprising They Toys that Made Us Don’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

  5. 05/04/2021

    GSL 161: Tails and Tales 1

    From the Endangered Cover Art Games in Schools and Libraries episode 161 is the beginning of a series where Donald and Chris talk about games that support the 2021 Summer Reading theme “Tails and Tales”. Some of these are great games about animals, some are great storytelling games that can be used to tell tales about animals, and some are both! Before they get to that the talk a little bit about what they are doing to incorporate the Glowforge into their summer reading activities. Game ReviewsTiny Epic Tactics Aldabas ALDR Tails and Tales Related GamesMice & Mystics Cockroach Poker Rory's Story Cubes Untold Adventures Await Endangered Costa Rico Cardline One Night Ultimate Werewolf One Week Ultimate Werewolf Werewords Don’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

  6. GSL 30: The Main Event (REBROADCAST)

    04/21/2021

    GSL 30: The Main Event (REBROADCAST)

    In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries episode 30 Giles and Don talk about events. We discuss running events, publicizing events, and different ways of fostering interest.   This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

  7. 04/06/2021

    GSL 160: Escape Games for the Classroom

    In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 160 Donald and Professor Scott Nicholson talk about publisher dummy contracts and maintaining the right to share your own work, how to get your published works cited appropriately, and the new book Unlocking the Potential of Puzzle-based Learning by Scott Nicholson and Liz Cable. They also chat about puzzle hunts as learning and weekly puzzle challenges for the classroom. After the break Scott looks back at his experience teaching Escape Room Design, and the added difficulty of moving online. Scott also gives us a scoop about his upcoming project with The mEducation Alliance. Find out more about Scott Nicholson at https://scottnicholson.com/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

  8. 03/30/2021

    GSL 159: Fairy and Gnome Doors

    Southern Georgetown Community Library Fairy Door In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 159 Donald and Chris talk about the cancelling of ShushCon Online 2021, new gaming shelves for the library, games they have played, and the Fairy and Gnome door project. ShushConShushCon 2021 Online Cancelled, but we will still run an event in October. Four of our five new shelves, with room to grow. New Game ShelvesOur new KALLAX shelves, from IKEA, while not necessarily as durable as standard library shelves are perfect for game collections. Recommended if you live near an Ikea and can pick them up. Not recommended to have them shipped to you. Ikea’s KALLAX Shelves Tiny Epic Dungeons, still available through late pledges. ReviewsTiny Epic Dungeons Deckscape: Heist in Venice Decktective: The Gaze of the Ghost Colony Scorpius Freighter 460 doors created and shared with our community! Fairy DoorsWe chat a bit about our creation of fairy doors for a system-wide program we worked on with our children’s services department. For more information check out our blog, linked below. GSL Fairy Door Blog Fair Door photo album   Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

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The Games in Schools and Libraries podcast is about board, card and digital games, and the ways in which they can find a place in schools or at the local library.

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  • Creator
    Giles Pritchard
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2021
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
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