Our SXSW EDU interview series continues with a very special guest: Jodi Asbell-Clarke, a Filament Luminary and the Director and Co-Founder of the Educational Gaming Environments group (EdGE) at TERC. In this episode, CPO Jennifer Javornik talks with Jodi about her career journey and the immense potential of game-based learning in STEM education.
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With an impressive academic background spanning math, astrophysics, and education, Jodi brings a multifaceted approach to her work at TERC, a non-profit R&D organization dedicated to advancing math and science education. As the driving force behind EdGE, which she co-founded in 2009, Jodi and her team are at the forefront of researching how games and innovative learning tools can support and measure STEM learning for neurodiverse audiences. Her 25+ years at TERC have been marked by work as a principal investigator on numerous projects encompassing curriculum development, teacher professional development, and educational research in science.
Throughout the podcast, Jodi shares her insights on how game-based learning uniquely engages learners from diverse backgrounds, fostering inclusivity in education. She and Jennifer explore the crucial role of computational thinking in STEM education and discuss Jodi’s newest book, Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM: Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers.
If you’re curious about the future of STEM education and the exciting possibilities that game-based learning holds, this is the episode for you! Jodi’s unique blend of expertise and passion is sure to leave you inspired and eager to learn more.
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