Meet The Education Researcher

Civics education, games and platforms (Antero Garcia)

Meet The Education Researcher

Show Notes

Antero Garcia (Stanford University) talks about his work in the area of media education and civics.

We start by talking about the future of civics education in US schooling. We also explore the roles that games and gaming can play in reimagining (and disrupting) what goes on in the classroom. From Trump to Twitch to Paulo Freire in 15 minutes!

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