Lindsey Tropf, the founder and CEO of Immersed Games and the 2024 Tools Competition winner, dives into the transformative power of gamification in education. She discusses how video game technology can revolutionize STEM learning, engaging students through authentic problem-solving. The conversation doesn't shy away from the realities of the EdTech landscape, touching on 2U's bankruptcy and the implications for online education. Additionally, the potential of OpenAI's GPT-5 sets the stage for future innovations in the classroom.