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# Robert Watson

CEO, BoardGamingTees

Robert Watson is an educator who works in a mental health hospital, a longtime board gamer, and the founder of BoardGamingTees, an independent apparel company built around board gaming culture. He writes about how games can bring people together, strengthen family connections, and create opportunities for learning and belonging.

Profile: https://connectively.us/p/robert-watson

## Stories (1)

- [Increasing student engagement using games as the lesson framework](https://news.featured.com/increasing-student-engagement-using-games-as-the-lesson.md) (Bylines, Education & Learning, 2026-10-09)
  Games, particularly complex ones, can provide a rich structure for student learning in every classroom, and can help integrate complex topics across disciplines. By Robert Watson, CEO, BoardGamingTees.

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