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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Arizona State University to establish the Endless Games and Learning Lab. ASU President Michael Crow and our founder, Matt Dalio, unveiled this collaboration today at the #ASUGSVSummit. Located in ASU's innovative MIX Center, the Lab is destined to be a center of innovation, using the power of game design to boost learning and professional development. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e69qddQS

As AI tools become more powerful, it’s easy to wonder—do kids still need to learn to code? While tools like ChatGPT can generate code, the true value of learning to program goes much deeper. Coding teaches kids how to think critically, solve problems, and understand how technology works. It empowers them not just to use technology, but to shape it. Raspberry Pi Foundation shares five reasons why kids still need to learn to code in the age of AI. Check them out here. https://lnkd.in/gTSbGp3h

Urban Arts is reshaping what creative education can look like. By putting game design at the center of their programs, they’re helping students develop the technical and collaborative skills needed to succeed—in school, in the workforce, and beyond. At Endless, we’re proud to support grantees like Urban Arts who are using game-based learning to spark creativity, build confidence, and prepare students for real-world opportunities. Check out our latest blog post where Urban Arts CEO Philip Courtney shares how their model is making a difference for students across the country. Read the full conversation here: https://ow.ly/ciYS50WuCrO #GameBasedLearning #EdTech #TechForGood

What if learning began with curiosity and play as the driving force? That’s the vision behind the Endless Games and Learning Lab at Arizona State University. By tapping into the creativity and challenge of game design, the lab is creating new ways for students to gain skills that matter—not just for school, but for life and work. In our blog post, Director Mark Ollila shares how this approach is reshaping education and why real learning happens when fun and purpose come together. Check it out here. https://ow.ly/GXmp50WfJSM #GameBasedLearning #FutureOfEducation #InnovativeLearning

In the latest episode of the EdTech Disruptor Series, Matt Dalio, our CEO and co-founder, sits down with Leena Marie Saleh for a conversation about how game development, creativity, and AI are reshaping the way we think about teaching and learning. Matt shares how Endless is helping students build real-world skills, not just in coding and collaboration, but in creativity, feedback, and iteration through game creation. Together Matt and Leena explore why portfolios may one day replace transcripts, how AI can be used to enhance (not replace) learning, and what it means to prepare students for a workforce defined by innovation. If you're curious about what classrooms might look like in the age of gamification, AI, and global collaboration, check out the podcast here. https://ow.ly/2ABG50WnmMr #EdTech #GameBasedLearning #AIinEducation #ProjectBasedLearning

Digital inclusion isn’t just about getting online—it’s about making meaningful content accessible, no matter the circumstances. Read our latest conversation with CEO of Kiwix offline, Stephane Coillet-Matillon, to see how offline tools are changing lives, and how our partnership is helping support this important work. https://ow.ly/u2LX50WlJ7i #DigitalInclusion #OpenAccess #OfflineInternet

We’re so excited that two of our grantees, Arizona State University and Games for Change have launched a groundbreaking partnership to advance educational innovation through game-based learning, research, and microcredentials. The Endless Games and Learning Lab—led by Director Mark Ollila and Associate Director Elina M.I. Ollila—offers students hands-on training and real-world experience. This initiative marks an exciting step forward for the role of games in classrooms, communities, and beyond. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gX_drxRj #GameBasedLearning #EducationInnovation

The Endless Games and Learning Lab at Arizona State University isn’t just experimenting with new learning methods—it’s building a future where students develop real-world skills in creative and meaningful ways. From designing games to earning micro-credentials, learners are picking up everything from coding and collaboration to storytelling and strategy. We spoke with Director Mark Ollila about how the lab is challenging traditional ideas of education, the role of game-based learning in preparing students for careers, and how the partnership with Endless is helping expand access and opportunity. Read the full interview here: https://ow.ly/xFps50WfJ2G #GameBasedLearning #FutureOfEducation #InnovativeLearning

As a proud supporter of Scratch Foundation, we’re excited to celebrate a remarkable year of growth and impact. In 2024, Scratch welcomed over 21 million new users—bringing creative coding opportunities to millions of young people worldwide. This year also marked a major milestone in understanding the platform’s deeper impact. With support from The LEGO Foundation and UNICEF's Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) initiative, Scratch launched a research study exploring how creative coding on Scratch supports children’s well-being and found that: 🔹86% of users enjoy connecting with others 🔹81% feel empowered to share their ideas 🔹87% experience joy while using Scratch At Endless, we believe in the power of games for learning—and Scratch is a great example of what’s possible. By using Scratch to make and share their own games, children around the world are gaining skills, confidence, and community. Read the full annual report here: https://ow.ly/m52f50Wb4Lk. #CreativeCoding #TechForGood #FutureOfLearning

Congrats to our grantee Code.org for being named one of the world’s top EdTech companies of 2025 by TIME! We’re proud to support their mission to make computer science education accessible to all. #EdTech #TechForGood