245. Escape Rooms and the Power of Informal Learning with Laksh Dhir

Laksh Dhir’s goal is to revolutionize how informal education is being done in classrooms around the world. Laksh is the CEO and Chairman of Youth for STEM Equity, and he is our guest on the show today.

Laksh explains that informal education has three main strengths. It helps students imagine themselves in the professional field they are learning about. It deeply engages students in key educational subjects. It also connects students with professionals in the industries they are learning about.

Youth for STEM Equity harnesses the power of informal learning through an escape room model. Take a listen as Laksh describes some of the STEM-based escape rooms they have put on. You’ll want to jump in and do one yourself!

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We unbox:

• What “equity” means in the context of education
• The unique strengths of informal learning
• The power of the escape room model for STEM engagement and retention

Resources:

• Learn more about Youth for STEM Equity at yforse.org
• Follow Youth for STEM Equity on Instagram

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