ALLIANCE the Ultimate World Leader Political Science Megagame as played at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire

Newer Better Easier Version of ALLIANCE The Ultimate World Leader Political Science Megagame is Now Available!

November 8, 2023Posted inAnnouncements, Best of, Game Based Learning, Journal, The ALLIANCE MegagameNo Comments
This last summer I ran it for 30 teens and preteens at a national retreat for my church. They loved it. Back when I turned 40 in Taiwan last July, we ran the game in Taiwan in Chinese. They loved it. Last week two of the most experienced war game experts who run games for the state involving 4-star generals at the Naval War College, Pete Pellegrino and David Sampson facilitated the game for 37 of the most intelligent incoming freshman at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. They loved it.
Can Math Be Fun?

Can Math Be Fun?

July 15, 2022Posted inJournal1 Comment
Don’t just take my word for it. Even John Green, the author of beloved books such as The Fault in Our Stars says so, “Watch a Vi Hart video and your life will be changed. You may think you hate math, but you don’t hate math—you hate the way you’ve been taught math.”
Episode 29 – The Best YouTube Channels

Episode 29 – The Best YouTube Channels

March 7, 2021Posted inPodcastNo Comments
I love learning. I find it both meaningful and fun, which is a magical combination. This is also why I love teaching and why I love school. But somehow schools have managed to take the fun out of learning. While I love a great class, I no longer believe the best learning is taking place in schools. The best learning is taking place on YouTube.