About this episode

Joshua Forsman discusses how gamification is transforming education and enhancing student engagement.

What if the future of education looks more like game night? In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Joshua, a lifelong board game enthusiast whose passion for play led him to help transform the way students learn. From collecting hundreds of board games and coaching chess to helping build innovative educational platforms, Joshua has seen firsthand how gamification can spark curiosity, increase engagement, and make learning memorable. Joshua shares his journey with Historical Conquest, Xogos Gaming, and My Learning Source, discussing how games are being used to teach history, science, math, personal finance, and more while creating meaningful opportunities for students and families. Tune in to learn how one simple idea is changing education: when learning is fun, students don't just participate, they thrive.

People in this episode

Host: Green Jean Foundation

Guest: Joshua Forsman

Topics covered

• gamification
• education
• board games
• student engagement
• learning methods

Keywords

• gamification
• education
• board games
• student engagement
• learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Historical Conquest, Xogos Gaming, My Learning Source

More episodes of Modern Farming

• FROM THE RANCH TO RECRUITMENT WITH KIKI HUBBARD · July 17, 2026 · 44 min
• 🎙️Agriculture Leadership at FFA State Convention · July 10, 2026 · 19 min
• Telling Agriculture's Story with Frank Giles · July 3, 2026 · 26 min
• Cultivating S.T.E.M. Innovation with Francie Black · June 19, 2026 · 24 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Modern Farming podcast page.