Podcasts video Episode 148: It's All Fun and Games: On Childhood, Play, and Video Games

Episode 148: It's All Fun and Games: On Childhood, Play, and Video Games

Published: April 1, 2017, 3 p.m.

This week are joined by early childhood education specialist Heather Bernt (@ece_nerd) of the Cause An Effect podcast and Lauren Woolbright, Assistant Professor of New Media Studies at Alma College. We had an amazing conversation about the role of play in early childhood and elementary education. We shared a lot about our own experiences as educators and parents, and had a lot of fun while doing it.

What We're Playing:
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMass Effect: AndromedaHorizon: Zero DawnLittle InfernoThe Flame and the FloodFallout 4Little Big Planet 3Never AloneYahtzee with Buddies
What We're Reading:
Video Games and CreativityThe Geek FeministJane EyreChanging Minds: The Art and Science of Changing Our Own and Other People’s Minds