A list of scholarly resources for utilizing educational tabletop RPGs
This list contains scholarly resources (journal publications, books, conference proceedings, etc) that discuss using tabletop RPGs for education.
Category: Posts (page 20)
Interview with Dr. Megan Connell, psychologist and author of Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy!
Dr. Megan Connell is a psychologist, author of Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy, member of Leyline Geek Therapeutics, co-founder of HealthQuest and Geeks Like Us, host of Psycology at the Table and Brain Noodles Podcast, and GM for Clinical Role! She shares her XP and lessons learned as she tells us about how she uses TTRPGs for therapeutics and her tips for clinicians looking to start using applied TTRPGs.
Review of D&D Dungeon Club, a middle grade graphic novel
D&D Dungeon Club, Roll Call is a graphic novel about D&D, school clubs, friendship, and middle school that connects D&D and real life in some awesome ways. Check it out here, and enjoy!
Review of Princess Guard, a TTRPG for every princess!
Princess Guard is a rules-lite TTRPG for ages 6+ that’s about being a princess (any kind of princess!) who goes on quests, saves the day, and has fun with their friends while doing it!
TTRPGkids is partnering with Crowdfundr for Kids and YA Creator Month!
In July, Crowdfundr is holding a spotlight event for Kids and YA Content Creators, and TTRPGkids is partnering to help highlight kid-friendly TTRPGs during the event!
TTRPGkids is running a Crowdfundr – sign up for pre-launch today!
To help support site costs, convention fees, and my first zine print, I need YOUR help and am offering some cool rewards in return! Check it out here, and sign up for pre-launch!
TTRPGkids is Coming Soon to Motor City Comic Con!
TTRPGkids is going to be at Motor City Comic Con in Michigan on May 21! Check out here for details, and I hope to see you there!
Practicing the engineering problem solving process using tabletop RPGs
As an engineer and engineering professor, I know how critical problem solving skills are for work, students, and just life in general…. and tabletop RPGs are a great way to hone and practice those skills in a very fun way that fosters a positive outlook when faced with a challenge! Read on for a discussion on problem solving skills, a fun example about a dragon lair heist, and how TTRPGs apply can help develop these skills through practice!
Featured Project: Sidekick Story!
Check out this featured project for Sidekick Story! Solve the mystery of what happened to your missing superhero and save the day!
Featured Project: Break!! RPG
If you’re a fan of anime action and adventure, check out Break!! and jump into a world and game inspired by JRPGs!