Mathew Georghiou | Source | Founder, CEO, Chief Experience Designer at MediaSpark
Mathew Georghiou
CEO, entrepreneur, engineer, inventor, designer, and writer. Transformed business, money, and leadership education for millions of learners, thousands of educators, and many companies using game-based experiential learning. Leading expert in the design of educational games and simulations. Author of three books — Business Superhero, Digital Marketing Superhero, and Budding Entrepreneur. Recently launched the world’s first and only fully game-based training for future business leaders and entrepreneurs as an alternative to business school. Founded and operate businesses in educational technology, toys, social media news and advertising, and metal art and signage. Full bio at Georghiou.com
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Using Space Invaders to Prove All Games are Educational | HackerNoon
Are all games educational? Are games a guilty pleasure or an unparalleled learning experience? Here’s the answer using Space Invaders as an example.
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Universities Struggle to Keep Pace with Evolving Career Paths
Mathew notes, "Universities are slow to respond to changes," with non-degree programs often lacking robustness. He observes a trend away from degree requirements in non-regulated fields. Private companies offer more engaging, affordable education. Universities must innovate to compete as students increasingly choose online courses globally. -
Unlocking Training Success: Gamification's Real Impact
Mathew highlights that gamification can boost engagement, completion rates, and skill application. He warns against superficial use of features like quizzes and leaderboards, advocating for realistic simulations. For successful integration, align gamified training with business objectives and consider ready-made solutions. Explore case studies at GoVenture.net for proven strategies. -
AI in Schools: Preparing Students for the Future
Mathew says, "AI has a place in schools — it's inevitable. We must prepare students to use these tools efficiently." He emphasizes that AI, like the Internet, is a tool integral to life and careers. "AI won't take your job, but someone who knows how to use AI well will," he adds.
