Atari cofounder Nolan Bushnell announces education gaming startup ExoDexa
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ExoDexa Holdings has teamed up with Atari cofounder Nolan Bushnell to create a startup focused on education games.
The aim is to use games to shape the future of education and create a comprehensive video game platform that incorporates K-12 curricula, providing students with an engaging and effective way to learn.
Leah Hanes, CEO at Los Angeles-based ExoDexa, said in a statement, “After two weeks, we remember around 90% of the things we physically did compared to only 10% of the things we read. Even though we understand this to be true, students still aren’t being taught to experience the things they’re learning. We want to provide students with the opportunity to learn while actively engaged, at their own pace, while also having fun.”
It makes sense, as games are more like experiences than rote learning exercises.
ExoDexa’s adaptive learning platform helps students fully comprehend a topic before progressing to a new unit or level. However, the game itself is designed to be an exciting adventure rather than a mere educational tool. Recognizing that children are sophisticated users, ExoDexa aims to create games that are both engaging and academically rigorous, the company said.
The company gained recognition as a finalist in the 2022 EdTech Awards for Games in the Learning/Simulation Solution category. Its flagship game is The Last Explorer.
“Games are the future of education,” said Bushnell, in a
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