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Edna Martinson is the Co-founder and COO of Boddle Learning, a gamified K–6 learning platform used by millions of students to build confidence in math, literacy, and science. She is passionate about combining great game design with research-backed learning experiences that teachers and students love.

💡 5 Things You'll Learn in This Episode

1. Why Boddle was built to compete with video games.
2. How gamification drives learning and confidence.
3. What teachers want from classroom technology.
4. How AI is shaping Boddle's future.
5. The next evolution of personalized learning.

✨ Episode Highlights
[00:03:18] How teachers fueled Boddle's growth.
[00:05:47] Designing games kids genuinely love.
[00:16:41] Why Boddle chose a 3D gaming experience.
[00:19:21] Evidence behind Boddle's learning impact.
[00:24:23] AI's role in content and personalization.
[00:33:20] Boddle's unique parent-funded model.
[00:41:50] The future of game-based learning.

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