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From Players to Creators: Matt Dalio on Game Design, Equity, and the Future of Learning
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In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, host Juan Rodriguez speaks with Matt Dalio, founder and CEO of Endless, about the transformative power of technology in education. They discuss the importance of empowering students to become creators rather than consumers, the role of games in learning, and the challenges of integrating technology in classrooms. Matt shares insights on affordability, public-private partnerships, and the essential skills needed for the future workforce, particularly for underserved communities. The conversation emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to education that engage students and prepare them for a rapidly changing world.
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Chapters
1. Purposeful EdTech and Guest Intro (00:00:00)
2. Matt’s Origin: China to Mission (00:01:26)
3. Smartphones, PCs, and Pay‑As‑You‑Go (00:03:07)
4. From Tux Math to Hacking Games (00:04:33)
5. Building Through Community, Not Just Play (00:06:12)
6. Consumer to Creator: Raising the Bar (00:08:11)
7. Classroom Best Practices and GitHub Mentorship (00:09:34)
8. Why Games Supercharge Learning (00:12:09)
9. Equity, Open Tools, and New Models (00:15:08)
10. Public–Private Paths and Teacher Empowerment (00:17:21)
11. 21st‑Century and Silicon Valley Skills (00:19:05)
12. Rethinking Systems for Underserved Learners (00:22:08)
13. 99U and Free‑to‑Play Education Economics (00:24:08)
14. One Tip for Educators: Let Kids Build (00:26:04)
15. Rapid Fire and Closing Links (00:26:35)
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