Welcome back to the Filament Games Podcast! We’re thrilled to kick off Season 8 with an exciting series of interviews recorded live at SXSW EDU. As a component of the SXSW family of conferences and festivals, SXSW EDU is a “celebration of innovation and learning in the education industry.”
Our first guest in this series is Lee Waldvogel, Strategic Partnerships Lead at American Student Assistance (ASA). Lee’s extensive background in education and partnerships, including his pivotal role in designing and establishing the College for America Program at Southern NH University, has shaped his unique perspective on the future of learning and work. His work is guided by his goal of providing all students with equitable access to learn the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
In this thought-provoking conversation, our Chief Partnerships Officer Jennifer Javornik and Lee talk about career readiness and postsecondary planning. Lee shares his approach to making these essential skills more accessible, fun, and relevant through ASA’s free EvolveMe digital experience, an alternative to the traditional methods of preparing students for life after high school.
Throughout the episode, Lee and Jennifer discuss the critical need to start preparing kids for the future of learning and work as early as middle school, and explore how student-led, digital experiences beyond the classroom can help scale equitable access and empower millions of kids to take control of their futures.
Don’t miss this conversation that will leave you thinking about the future of education in a whole new light. And be sure to check out the resource mentioned in the discussion, ASA’s Expand Opportunities!
Listen to the full episode below or on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.
Stay tuned for more illuminating interviews from SXSW EDU, and as always, keep an eye on our X and Facebook pages for the latest updates on game-based learning and educational innovation. If you’re interested in bringing the power of educational games to your organization, reach out to us to learn more about our custom game development services!
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