The Gamify Education Podcast

In this episode, Chris and Jamey record the preface of their book and provide behind the scenes details and commentary. Has anyone documented the recording of an audio book of a book written to be a podcast on a podcast? Probably, but we haven't seen it. Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through th...

In this episode Jamey and Chris interview Angela González, Jamey's Principal and Chris's former co-worker. Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through the power of gamification, learning science, and innovative teaching strategies. Hosted by educators Jamey Lamberson and Chris Becker, we discuss...

In this episode hosts Chris and Jamey discuss the easy and FUN game "Racing Dragons".Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through the power of gamification, learning science, and innovative teaching strategies. Hosted by educators Jamey Lamberson and Chris Becker, we discuss practical ideas teac...

In this episode Chris and Jamey talk about the final two cornerstones of Gamify Education, Differentiation and Gold and they explain in detail how you can use them in your classroom. Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through the power of gamification, learning science, and innovative teaching strategie...

In this episode, Chris and Jamey discuss the 4 cornerstones on which Gamify Education are built. In part 1 they go in depth into how you can apply XP and Level to your classroom and give practical examples of how much XP you should be giving for student learning. Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms throu...

In this episode, Jamey explains to Chris the 6 parts of Self Determination Theory and how it relates to motivation in the classroom and how a Gamified Classroom uses this powerful psychology to motivate students. Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through the power of gamification, learning science, and...

his podcast is a special 'one-off'. A conversation which just didn't work in last week's episode thematically, but was too go to throw out. So we are releasing it as a special CUTTING FLOOR MINI. Hope you enjoy. Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through the power of gamification, learni...

In this episode the hosts Jamey and Chris reflect on their 2025-26 school year and talk about their plans for the future. Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through the power of gamification, learning science, and innovative teaching strategies. Hosted by educators Jamey Lamberson and Chris Becker, we d...

In this episode the hosts Jamey and Chris discuss King's Blessing. A game teaches deep conceptional understanding of fractions like none other out there. A truly FUN game that actually teaches. Free to play at GamifyEducation.com Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through the power of gamification,...

In this episode the hosts Jamey and Chris discuss the unique powers of each of the 8 heroes. They also have an insightful discussion on the importance of relating game motivation to accomplishment with one heck of a gamble. Welcome to the Gamify Education Podcast — where we explore how to motivate students, increase engagement, and transform classrooms through the power of gamification, learning s...

In this episode, the hosts Jamey and Chris discuss how Gamification improves upon and fixes many of education's broken systems.

In this episode, Jamey interviews a very special guest... his wife, Kadi. The two discuss how a non gamer was able to use gamification in her classroom to transform her student's academic motivation. She also dishes on what she finds challenging about gamifying her classroom.

In this Episode Jamey and Chris wade into the deep waters of just how complex you can make your Gamified classroom game. They discuss key levels of complexity, special abilities and maps. All materials to this game are available at GamifyEducation.com free for anyone to use.

In this episode Jamey and Chris outline exactly how to use the free game 8 Heroes in your classroom.

This is Episode 4 of the Gamify Education Podcast, "Nuts and Bolts". In this episode, Jamey and Chris discuss what is necessary to run a simple classroom game, Jamey gives breakdown and directions to run fun and engaging card collecting game, and the hosts discuss the importance and use of the Four Cornerstones of Gamify Education (XP, Leveling Up, Gold, and Differentiation).

In this episode, Jamey and Chris discuss what Gamify Education is NOT and the misconceptions and preconceived no†ions surrounding gamification.

In this episode, Jamey and Chris discuss what teachers perceive to be the greatest challenges facing educators.

In this opening conversation, Chris and Jamey introduce themselves, share their backgrounds in education, and explain why they believe traditional learning systems are overdue for a reset. This episode sets the stage for a bigger mission: reimagining classrooms as places where students don’t just comply, but compete, collaborate, and grow. This is where the journey begins.