Edtech Insiders

We’re officially at capacity! 1,000+ people are joining our AI & Educational Game Development Webinar tomorrow. If you missed the chance to register, no worries! You can still get the Full event recording and Curated list of speaker-recommended reads on AI, edtech, and gaming. Just fill out this quick form to get the follow-up package: https://lnkd.in/eW2Bdxpj Can’t wait to share what our incredible speakers have to say! - Rebecca K. - VP, Head of Education at Roblox - Lindsey Tropf - Founder & CEO at Immersed Games - Dan White - CEO at Filament Games - Tanvi Vartak - Ambassador of Women in Games - Allison Matthews - Head of Minecraft Education - Brent Bushnell - Founder of Two Bit Circus - Skyler Scarlett - Founder & CEO at GameClass - Vadim Polikov - CEO at Legends of Learning - Lisha Li - CEO at Rosebud AI - Nick Chen - Entrepreneur in Residence at Carina Initiatives - Louisa Rosenheck - Former Director of Learning Design at Kahoot! - Manik Mehta - Founder of TomoClub - Christian (Krinn) Silver - Co-Founder & CTO at Polymath - Hanna Celina - Co-founder and CPO at Kinnu - Luis Gaitan - Lead Developer at August Interactive #edtech #gaming #AI Ben Kornell Sarah M. Jen Lapaz Walker McKenzie

Emerge VC has 41 startup ideas for you — seriously! ?? Out now: a breakdown of the new Emerge VC Manifesto by Jan Lynn-Matern on the future of work and learning, which includes 41 startup ideas that blueprint the future in an AI-enabled, post-automation world. We touch on everything from: ? AI-powered tutoring and content creation ? Skills-based hiring platforms ? Better tools for teachers and administrators ? Community-driven learning models ? And much much more... Whether you’re a founder, investor, educator, or just an edtech nerd like us — you’ll want to dive into this one. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dHXFWJsr #edtech #aiineducation #edtechnews #edtechstartups Ben Kornell Alex Sarlin Jen Lapaz Sarah M. Nic Newman Mario Barosevcic Sami Tatar Zara Zaman Chloe Trigg Dr. Charlotte Jones

What if the key to reversing the reading crisis isn’t less technology—but better technology? In our latest episode of Edtech Insiders, I speak with Lawton Smith, CEO of Literal, about the 50-year decline in adolescent reading and why trying to “disconnect” students isn’t the answer. Instead, Lawton makes a bold case: we need to meet students inside the digital world they already live in. In this episode, we cover: ?? Why global reading scores have plummeted ?? How Literal reimagines books using chat-based formats, avatars, and translations ?? What long-form reading builds that short-form can't ?? How AI is used for scaffolding, rephrasing, and inclusive access ??Why personalization and play are essential for modern literacy Listen to the episode here and as always, let us know what you think: https://lnkd.in/gz6nSs9J #EdTech #LiteracyInnovation #AIinEducation Ben Kornell Sarah M. Jen Lapaz

I'll be talking about what AI has been good at (and not so good at) for building Polymath in this webinar by Edtech Insiders. There is a big cohort of amazing speakers, too. I'm told there aren't many spots left... Register here: https://lnkd.in/enNU7P78

Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning. What’s the Difference? Louisa Rosenheck, an expert in learning design with experience at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Kahoot!, will break it down at our Edtech Insiders AI & Educational Game Development Webinar. She’ll share key do’s and don’ts for using AI to create meaningful, playful learning experiences. Don’t miss it! Register here: https://lnkd.in/enNU7P78 #EdTech #AIinEducation #GameBasedLearning Ben Kornell Sarah M. Jen Lapaz Walker McKenzie

Today, Google launched two incredible new features for Gemini- audio overviews (podcasts) and a new "Canvas" feature that allows in-browser document editing and coding. Students and educators can create working apps without knowing a line of code (and learn to code while doing it). Check out our write-up here:

How Can AI Unlock Deeper Learning on Platforms Like Roblox? Rebecca K., VP of Education at Roblox, will explore how generative AI can help students develop critical thinking, creativity, and iteration skills, while giving education providers new ways to build cost-effective, high-quality, and personalized learning experiences. Join the conversation at our Edtech Insiders AI & Educational Game Development Webinar! Register here: https://lnkd.in/enNU7P78 #EdTech #AIinEducation #GameBasedLearning Ben Kornell Sarah M. Jen Lapaz Walker McKenzie Katie Jaros

Edit: Tickets are sold out! Please add your name to the waitlist and we will be selecting 100 additional tickets from there before event day. - BREAKING NEWS! Tickets for the 2025 Edtech Insiders Happy Hour at ASU+GSV Summit are LIVE! ???? Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gdr89MkC Space is limited, and these will go fast! If tickets sell out, don’t worry—we’ll be releasing an additional 100 spots from the waitlist before event day. So be sure to add your name! Can’t wait to see our edtech community come together for an evening of great conversations, connections, and insights. Thanks again to our sponsors for making this event possible: Google, StartEd, Cooley LLP, EDT&Partners, Magic EdTech, Catalyst @ Penn GSE, and Tuck Advisors. #edtech #asugsv #edtechnews Alex Sarlin Ben Kornell Sarah M. Jen Lapaz

SOLD OUT... BUT you can sign up for the waitlist at the link below for the Edtech Insiders ASU+GSV Summit Happy Hour. We will be lottery-ing off the last 100 slots. And as always, THANK YOU to our incredible event sponsors Google, EDT&Partners, Magic EdTech, Catalyst @ Penn GSE, and StartEd, along with our season sponsors Cooley LLP and Tuck Advisors. THANK YOU Miriam, Mohit, John, Ajay, Ash, Naomi, and James!

Tickets for The 2025 Edtech Insiders Happy Hour at ASU+GSV Summit will go live TOMORROW at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST. ?? ?? ?? ?? Keep your eyes on our LinkedIn + Substack for the link to grab your ticket! ?? Thanks again to our sponsors (Google, StartEd, Cooley LLP, EDT&Partners, Magic EdTech, Catalyst @ Penn GSE, and Tuck Advisors) and we can't wait to see you there! #edtech #asugsv #edtechnews Alex Sarlin Ben Kornell Sarah M. Jen Lapaz