EdTech Adventures

Welcome to EdTech Adventures. Join us as we explore the role of technology, STEM, and creative play in education. With expert guests, we’ll discover how learning is always an adventure.

EdTech Adventures is a education podcast hosted by CodeCombat, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CodeCombat hosts EdTech Adventures, a education show with 43 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  Professional Play with Matt Barinholtz

  Jan 28, 202532 minS0

  <p>Why is it important to make time for play, both with students and with educators? Matt Barinholtz, Founder & CEO of FutureMakers, is passionate about creating playful hands-on learning and encourages educators to find ways to play!</p><p><br></p><p>FutureMakers' mission is to spark playful hands-on learning focused on educators confidently integrating engineering, tinkering, making, and play in their lessons. In this conversation, Matt describes how he was inspired to found FutureMakers and recognizes that tangible creative experiences, project-based learning, and play are essential tools for learning.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout this conversation, Matt shares...

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  Episode #41

  Equity-Centered Design with Sheryl Cababa

  Feb 6, 202438 minS0

  <p>Why should we care about equity-centered design in education? What impact does it make? In today’s episode, Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial, shares her experience and advice on how we can practically and effectively design learning experiences with equity in mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Sheryl shares how she became interested in education and design research and discusses her work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation using design thinking and equity-centered design to inform investment strategies. She discusses some of the key principles to follow when practicing equity-centered design. Her book, Closing the Loop: Systems Th...

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  Episode #40

  Teacher Burnout with Francie Alexander

  Jan 9, 202434 minS0

  <p>What do educators need to battle burnout? How do they feel about AI in the classroom? Francie Alexander, SVP of Research at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, shares key takeaways from HMH’s 9th annual Educator Confidence Report.</p><p>Recommended Resources from the Interview</p><p>HMH's 2023 Educator Confidence Report</p><p>Writable</p><p><br></p><p>About Our Guest</p><p>Francie Alexander is the SVP of Research at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, also known as HMH, where she works closely with districts across the country to lead HMH's efficacy efforts and provide inspirational and informative leadership on topics fr...

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  Episode #39

  Multifaceted Representation with Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi

  Nov 28, 202332 minS0

  <p>Do you see yourself in the stories you read? Are your beliefs, culture, and traditions embraced? Do you see heroes that look like you? In this episode, Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi, Co-Founder of Kunda Kids, shares how she practices multifaceted representation and her mission to inspire children around the world with inclusive stories that celebrate diverse cultures - particularly African heritage.</p><p><br></p><p>Kunda Kids is an award-winning, Black-owned children's publishing, EdTech, and media company whose mission is to expose children to diverse and inclusive stories that make them feel represented and teach them about other people...

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  Episode #38

  Unstructured Play with Tanner Higgin

  Nov 14, 202338 minS0

  <p>What makes a successful unstructured play experience and how can unstructured play impact the future of EdTech? In today’s episode, Tanner Higgin shares how unstructured play can be integrated into education and EdTech.</p><p><br></p><p>Play is a powerful force for learning and unstructured play is a type of play that gives players a system of tools that they can use to create their own experiences. Tanner sees play as research and describes some of the key factors that make a successful unstructured play experience including exploration, surprise, and social negotiation. The key aspects of un...

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