230. Overcoming the Broken Educational System by Gamifying Learning | Shaunak Roy

Jan 10, 2023

Shaunak Roy, an expert in gamifying education, discusses how to overcome the broken educational system by using online gamified learning platforms and principles similar to behavioral science techniques used by big tech companies. He shares his own story, top habit, and how he gamifies learning through time slicing. Will Moore also covers the importance of golden habits and the integration of personal development into education.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Gamifying Learning for Increased Engagement

03:39 • 13min

Creating Motivation and Manipulation in Game Design

16:14 • 4min

Gamifying Learning and the Potential of Technology in Education

19:50 • 3min

The Power of Habits

23:02 • 9min

Integrating Personal Development into Education

32:26 • 13min

230. The educational system is broken. It's up to you to gamify learning to be fun, engaging, and impactful.

Will Moore sits down with Shaunak Roy, to discuss how to overcome the broken education system.

Shaunak discusses how two use online gamified learning platforms and the 3 principles he's using to gamify education so the student WANTS to learn. Shaunak shares the secret is to use similar behavioral science techniques big tech like FB and Google use to monetize our attention. At the end Shaunak tells his story, top habit, and how he gamifies learning through time slicing. In addition Will covers the importance of golden habits.

Shaunak Roy Bio:

Shaunak founded Yellowdig in 2015, a community-driven active and experiential learning platform. It is now used by hundreds of thousands of students of all ages and backgrounds in the US and around the world. Shaunak graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from IIT Bombay and completed his graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to founding Yellowdig, Shaunak spent a decade advising global companies on technology, strategy, and growth.

Learn more: https://ww.yellowdig.com

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