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Prioritizing Wellness in the New Year: Why Play, Fun and Connection Matter More Than Ever
Let’s be honest—every January most of us feel a little nudge to do better—often focused on eating better, exercising more, or cutting back on indulgences—to me, and probably others, those have always felt somewhat depriving since we know that for most people these resolutions often don’t last into February. For decades, wellness was synonymous with physical health and the diet industry: counting calories, hitting the gym, and avoiding excess — the no pain, no gain mentality.

Jacquie Carroll
Jan 13 min read


Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning: Know the Difference
Buzzword of the Day I can’t tell you how many times I have heard the buzzword “gamification”— with individuals thinking that this will automatically mean learners will engage with the content they are teaching. And that is not necessarily the case. The past few years, the idea has been to add gamification elements to almost everything, in order to increase student engagement and with the hope of promoting learning. Often the term game-based learning is used synonymously with

Jacquie Carroll
Dec 1, 20253 min read


The Math Achievement Gap: Socioeconomic Factors and the Promise of Educational Games.
Understanding the Math Achievement Gap As I noted in a prior blog, the Math Achievement Gaps has been all over the news in recent times. The Math Achievement Gap refers to persistent disparities in mathematical proficiency between different groups of students, often defined by socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location. In recent years, this gap has received heightened attention from educators, parents, and policymakers, especially as standardized test scores continue

Jacquie Carroll
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Sharpen Your Axe: The Power of Taking Breaks for Learning and Productivity
The story begins early one morning with two woodcutters chopping away with gusto, and to see who would have the most cut at the end of...

Jacquie Carroll
Oct 7, 20255 min read


The Lingering Effects of COVID-19 on Education: Bridging the Learning Gaps
This blog will explore these impacts, supported by reliable statistics and sources, and discuss how the use of tabletop games can help rebuild some of these skill gaps.

Jacquie Carroll
Aug 17, 20253 min read
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