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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I feel like the world is burning. So... gonna stream some Hello Kitty crafts. www.twitch.tv/edugamergal

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Testing out my stream with Hello Kitty crafts!

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Oof it’s been awhile. I’m currently having fun at Holiday Matsuri. Gonna do a Sylveon cosplay tomorrow. So many outfit changes 😅 #cosplay #playful #pokemon

A smiling woman takes a selfie inside a large, multi-level convention center atrium. She is wearing a colorful graphic shirt and lanyard. Behind her, people walk across a red-carpeted area beneath a banner reading “Holiday Matsuri,” with escalators and balconies visible above.

A smiling woman takes a selfie indoors while wearing a whimsical tan hat with long floppy points and spiral designs, resembling a fantasy or anime character. The background shows a wide hallway with people walking and large yellow wall panels.

A woman smiles at the camera while seated near a softly lit pool at night. She is wearing a dark green costume-style dress with matching arm sleeves and a leafy light-up headpiece. The background features glowing water and ambient green lighting, creating a magical, evening atmosphere.

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Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Highlights of day 3 of #seriousplay25! Dr. Peck makes #ttrpgs for classrooms to improve literacy. Dr. Rose & Jacobs presented research on play-based practice (and we played a fish game!). @edugamergal.bsky.social brings play to PD. @drpigeon.bsky.social told us about his semester long RPG! #EduSky

Dr. Fielder and the books that inspired him.

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Anyone playing The Alters? I’m pretty obsessed but the sun is getting closer on Act 2 and I’m panicking I didn’t explore fast enough. #LevelUpEdu #gamer #survivalgames

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

#ResidentEvil marathon this weekend. Currently on Apocalypse. I’ve often thought it would be much more effective to fight crime and be an overall gun wielding badass in a blue bustier and a mini skirt instead of a uniform..or armor..or some other protective nonsense. #gamer

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Today’s entertainment: 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later then 28 Years Later at the movies tonight. I feel like you would appreciate this marathon @adoom98.bsky.social 😅 #horrorfan

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

I’m either gonna have to cross the ocean or you are so we can hang out irl one day 😁

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I built a game with UEFN at a game jam this weekend! It’s about gathering ingredients for the perfect burger in a journey through the multiverse with parkour, stealth, and hidden item mechanics. I loved designing the “bun” planet. #playfullearning #LevelUpEDU

A group of four people—three men and one woman—stand smiling under purple lighting in front of the Unreal Fest Game Jam stage backdrop. Each person is holding a pink cake pop, celebrating their teamwork. The background features branding for Full Sail University, Unreal Engine, MSI, and the event’s retro game-themed graphics.

A selfie taken at the Unreal Fest Game Jam with a woman in the foreground smiling and three teammates seated behind her at a row of tables, all working on laptops. Two teammates flash peace signs, and the room is lit with stage lights and spotlights, giving a festive, energetic atmosphere. Other developers are seen working in the background.

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James York | ちーぷ @york.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

tomorrow evening I'll be chatting with Willow Flame about their work developing games for language learning and signed languages. The session will be held on Zoom, and you're welcome to join us. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #ludic #language #pedagogy #SignedLanguages #gamedesign

Poster for tomorrow night's LLP Live session with Rhianna Hawkins (aka Willow Flame) all about her escapades as a game designer with a specialty in language learning and signed languages.

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I thought it was delightful and literally laughed out loud in the theater at the absurdity. It completely made fun of itself, had some Easter eggs and the acting was honestly decent. Was also a nice full circle moment on the Tony Todd character 👀 It’s not 5 star cinema, but it’s quite fun.

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I think Final Destination could also be titled “Rube Goldberg gone horrifically awry” although that’s not quite as catchy…

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Ok. Omg. I had no idea how many Easter eggs were in each subsequent film and I had a blast picking them out (and I’m sure I missed plenty). It is absolute ridiculous horror but it was fun. I got tickets to see Bloodlines tomorrow night!

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Hehe I’ll still do the cinema self date but wanted to chill indoors today. It started storming 🤩 (although it does every afternoon in Florida this time of year lol). Just wrapped up 1. Moving on to 2. Reminded me of pre travel days when I was deathly afraid of flying 😅 log trucks next I think!

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

So. Just finished Blue Prince this morning (ok, Day 38, not “finished” but got through antechamber to credits). Thought about going to movie theater solo to see the new Final Destination but my mood is telling me to marathon the series fully solo (at home lol). Thoughts @adoom98.bsky.social ? 😅

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Heading to Indianapolis for Crossroads 2025 and feeling so energized! This year marks 10 years of the InfyMakers Awards, and I’m excited to celebrate the amazing work educators are doing across the country. Follow along for updates and snapshots from the event! #InfyXRoads

Dr. Kelly McNeil smiling in a selfie at the airport, wearing a pink cardigan with planes and a Southwest Airlines aircraft visible through the window in the background

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Hi! I just sent you a connection request on LinkedIn. Happy to have you in the AI in Education community. Are you on Discord? We have very active conversations on there as well :) #EduSky #AIEducationExchange

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Are you on Discord and/or LinkedIn? You can find me there under the same name: Kelly McNeil and edugamergal www.linkedin.com/in/edugamerg...

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

not too bad, still busy but happy to be through the dissertation!

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Depends on how much of a purist you are and your feelings on remakes. I don't have the original to compare it to but I liked the remake. It was brooding and spooky. It devolved into the gore and chaos a bit later on and I def couldn't have handled that all the way through lol. My verdict: Yes

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I’ve actually only seen the Suspiria remake with Dakota Johnson. Did you watch the original?

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

HP Lovecraft. Nice. Looks ridiculous 🤣 did I already ask you about suspiria? Not body horror but absolute gore…there’s a name for it but I forget what it’s called. It’s Dario argento genre I believe

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Ya it still feels surreal and I’m actually formatting the paper right this moment for the university upload system, so not quite done 😅going through a formatting wizard when I thought I was gonna get to play video games all night 😅

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thank youuu! I’m still in shock post dissertation and had to get off all my socials for awhile 😅I’m excited to keep studying and sharing about playful professional learning!

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

📚 Happy National Library Week! Visited @umcvga.bsky.social last month - library AND gamer paradise! 🎮 Played Phantasmagoria on a vintage PC 🤯 Have you checked out games at your local library? What's your experience been? How could this increase access for students? #LevelUpEDU #Library

Close-up of an HP monitor showing a vintage-style video game with a photograph of a white rat labeled “Blob.” On-screen dialogue reads: “You’re such a pretty girl, Blob.” The background appears to be an office or lab setting.

A glass display case with vintage Pokémon plush toys (including Pikachu and Dratini), Super Mario Bros. 3 cards, Among Us stickers, Pac-Man-themed tags, and other gaming memorabilia. A person is reflected working at a table behind the case.

A printed flyer for the University of Michigan's Computer & Video Game Archive (CVGA), resting on a desk. The flyer includes a photo of the archive, a QR code, and contact info. In the background are figurines of Hello Kitty characters and a pink Poké Ball speaker.

A well-organized library of board games on black bookshelves in a brightly lit room. Game titles include Carcassonne, Power Grid, Galaxy Trucker, Pandemic, and more. The floor is carpeted, and the space resembles a community or library game room.

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Stay safe! I also like your plan, I'd love to do this as well and I don't have tornado threats currently.

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Last day for #LevelUpEdu #slowchat this week! What would it look like for your students to design their own game with your support on a topic they are passionate about? Jump in and share your comments below! #EduSky

Pixel-art style #LevelUpEDU Chat graphic by Digital Promise. The prompt reads: 🎨 If your students could design a game around something they care about, what might it look like and how would you support the process? Topic: Player Agency, AI and the Future of Games in Learning. Five pixel hearts in the top left and two alien icons below.

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

We like those kind of questions around here 😆 #LevelUpEdu

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Deb Fuller @bigpuffingames.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

...For board games or digital games, this is where understanding game design and thorough playtesting are necessary. A quiz-type game is naturally going to have limited choices. A sandbox or playful learning activity will need clear instructions to keep kids on track. #LevelUpEDU

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Deb Fuller @bigpuffingames.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

This is a dissertation-sized question, lol. It depends on the game, objectives, and learning content. With a teacher-led game like a TTRPG, escape room, or group #Minecraft Ed world, you can reign students in when they want to go off on a tangent or nudge them along if they're stuck. #LevelUpEDU...

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Totally agree with you on open ended questions! #LevelUpEdu

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Do you do school logos and fundraisers?? These are so great! I bet the kids are really invested in learning cad with the opportunity for sweet success (ya, pun intended!) 🍫🧡

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

One take. Don’t have time to do these over and over 😅 #slowchat #levelupedu Question of the Day. #gamesineducation

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

This is really cool to think about. I'm going to post this in our Discord Community as well. I want to hear the science and physics teachers' thoughts :) Thank you for sharing! #LevelUpEdu

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I love this example! Ratchet and Clank is a classic! #LevelUpEdu

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Today's #slowchat is for our #AI and #LevelUpEdu communities! Are you using AI tools with students in game design education and/or interactive storytelling? What tools are you using? What considerations or thoughts do you go through when selecting or using these tools?

Pixel-art style #LevelUpEDU Chat graphic by Digital Promise. The prompt reads: 🤖 How might AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, etc) support students as game designers or interactive storytellers? What considerations should there be when using AI in this capacity? Topic: Player Agency, AI, and the Future of Games in Learning, with pixel aliens and three hearts in the top left corner.

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Debbie Alexander @debbiealexander.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Yes! Incredible worlds were built by collaborative pairs: an arena with code to arm combatants, a maze with 4 different biomes... This was the final battle in the #MinecraftEDU #Python arena tournament (I was eliminated 1st round;) #LevelUpEdu #slowchat #gamedesign #gamesineducation #EduSky

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

@debbiealexander.bsky.social I love this! Do your students get to play each other's games? I'd love to see screenshots or anything you might have to share from these experiences. It sounds great! #LevelUpEdu

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