Who Should Attend NASAGA 2026 — and Why It Might Change How You Design Learning
If you have ever walked away from a workshop thinking, “There has to be a better way to teach this,” then NASAGA 2026 is for you. Read on and find out why!
Ryan Schaaf: Game Based Learning at Notre Dame of Maryland University (Podcast)
The 20-Sided Gamified Podcast team sits down with Ryan Schaaf, associate professor of Educational Technology at Notre Dame of Maryland University and a graduate faculty member in the DALET program for the Johns Hopkins School of Education. Before higher education, Ryan was a public-school teacher, instructional leader, curriculum designer, and technology integration specialist in Maryland. In 2007, he was nominated as Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Member of the Month: Laura Khalil
Every month, NASAGA highlights one of its members who is doing fantastic things. March’s Member of the Month is Laura Khalil, Founder and Game Designer, Once Upon a Roll.
Wargaming Pioneer Matthew B. Caffrey, Jr. (Podcast)
The podcast team sits down with a true pioneer in the field of wargaming: Matthew B. Caffrey, Jr. Matt is one of the kindest guys you'll ever meet- super easy to talk to, with tremendous amounts of knowledge about wargaming at the highest levels. Some of his stories, which came out in this episode, are absolutely fascinating, and he is true gem in the small, niche world of wargaming.