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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Tech Ed Clubhouse Podcast, I sit down with Kyle Niemis, Head of Community at Wayground (formerly Quizziz). We dig into the bold decision to rebrand, the story behind the new name, and how Wayground is helping teachers balance student joy with academic rigor.Kyle shares:Why Quizziz rebranded as WaygroundHow Wayground hits the sweet spot between fun gamification and serious assessmentThe power of student accommodations and differentiation at scaleTheir new PhET Simulations partnership for science classroomsWhere AI fits into real-time feedback and student growthWhat’s next for Wayground as schools return this fallWe also dive into big-picture questions around time-saving tools vs. authentic learning, student choice, and how to help every kid succeed—not just the ones at the top of the leaderboard.🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube here: [Insert YouTube link]Twitter/X: @KyleNiemisWayground: https://wayground.comWayground YouTube: Wayground ChannelTwitter/X: @coachthomastechYouTube: Coach Thomas Tech👉 If you enjoyed this episode, follow, rate, and share The Tech Ed Clubhouse Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen. Let’s keep building fun, purpose, and creativity into learning.
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