Episode 9: Prisoner’s Dilemma

Episode 9: Prisoner’s Dilemma

October 18, 2020Posted inPodcastNo Comments
Mathematicians and business majors are exploring political science theory and philosophy through game theory. Game theory is a college level math class that is typically attended by math majors and business majors. Why business majors? Because game theory is the study of how to use logic to find the optimal strategy in a competitive situation. And the most common simulation to come out of game theory is the Prisoner’s Dilemma. Here is the scenario.
The Last Zoom

5 Reasons why Virtual Board Games Are So Much Better Than Zoom

July 23, 2020Posted inAnnouncements, Game Based Learning, JournalNo Comments

Are you getting tired of teleconferencing? Would you like more actual interaction with your human interactions during this time of isolation? 

I have been testing my educational card games and board games with students from all over the world on Friday nights through an app called TableTop Simulator, and we find it’s so much better than a typical zoom call or video conferencing. Here’s 5 reasons why.