Edtech Insiders Week in Edtech July 2, 2025: Google Unveils 50 AI Tools for Schools, $6B in Federal Funding Frozen, ICE Raids Impact Attendance, 60% of Teachers Use AI, and More! Feat. Matt Dalio of Endless Studios & Anne Trumbore, Author of The Teacher in the Machine
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Jul 10, 2025 Jacob Kantor, Chief Dodo of EdTech, dives into the transformative impact of Google's launch of 50 AI tools for education. Matt Dalio, founder of Endless Studios, passionately advocates for teaching real-world skills through game design. Anne Trumbore discusses the balance of AI and learning environments in her book, 'The Teacher in the Machine.' The conversation also addresses the alarming $6B federal funding freeze affecting vital school programs and how ICE raids have led to an increase in absenteeism among Latino students. It's a critical examination of innovation against the backdrop of current challenges.
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Using Gaming to Engage Students
- Alex Sarlin used students' love for games like World of Warcraft as an entry point to engage them in learning.
- Watching students play games helped him connect and encourage their interest in educational content.
Games as Learning Catalysts
- Most kids spend 20,000 hours gaming by graduation, usually unproductively.
- Teaching them to create games taps into this engagement to build valuable skills for the future.
Game Making Builds Skills
- Teaching students to make games fosters multidisciplinary skills like coding, design, and storytelling.
- Making games also teaches collaboration, project management, and creativity essential for success.