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Join Chris Bennett, Digital Media Academy’s Learning and Engagement Specialist, and Affiliate at Stanford Graduate School of Education, for a speaker series that delves into the challenges faced by K-12 school leaders in preparing young learners for the future.

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Chris Bennett

Chris is an award-winning Game Designer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment software industry, including three very successful franchises; The Sims, Diner Dash, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour. Chris is a lecturer and affiliate of Stanford Graduate School of Education where he teaches students about Education Technology and student engagement. Chris teaches, studies, and practices ways to apply his science of Game Design Thinking to improve lives in the real world.

Chris Bennett Speaker Series

Are you an educator, education leader, or advocate? Then this podcast is for you!

Key challenges to be discussed during this series include:

  1. Adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of technology and subject-specific skills in schools.
  2. The paradigm shift in university evaluation methods, emphasizing well-rounded individuals with diverse portfolios.
  3. Attracting and retaining high-quality educators with specialized content knowledge.
  4. Meeting the growing competition and heightened expectations for schools to provide education beyond the traditional curriculum.
  5. Ensuring that schools offer students meaningful real-world learning opportunities and experiences.

And much more!

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Recent Episodes

  • Episode 001
    | October 14, 2022

    Welcome to our inaugural DMA Speaker Series session hosted by Digital Media Academy (DMA)'s Chief Operating Officer, Jamie Turner.In this session, Jamie sits down with Chris Bennett, [...]

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