298. The 5 Values of Learning Through Play: Featuring Vanessa Castañeda Gill

Join us in this educational and inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead as Vanessa Castañeda Gill, co-founder of Social Cipher and a champion for neurodivergent students, dives into the transformative power of play and fandom culture.
Episode Highlights:

• Importance of Play and Fandom Culture: Discover why play and fandom culture are crucial for neurodivergent students and how they create inclusive and engaging learning environments.

• Benefits of Play: Learn how play promotes social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and helps keep kids engaged and present in the classroom.

• Play Beyond Early Childhood: Explore the significance of incorporating play in secondary education, proving that learning through play isn’t just for young kids but is equally valuable for middle and high school students.

Exciting Projects:

• Social Cipher's Partnership with The LEGO Foundation: Hear about the innovative collaboration between Social Cipher and The LEGO Foundation aimed at supporting students through play.

• Blog Series: Vanessa shares insights from their blog series on how to support students through the power of play.

Tune in to this episode for an in-depth discussion on the five key values of learning through play and how it can revolutionize education for all students. This conversation is packed with valuable strategies to foster a playful and effective learning environment, making it essential listening for anyone passionate about innovative education.
About Vanessa Castañeda Gill:
It's Vanessa Castañeda Gill's mission to unite her passions for art and stories in innovative ways that help people. Vanessa is the Co-Founder + CEO of Social Cipher, a game-based social-emotional learning platform for neurodiverse youth and the professionals who work with them, based on her own experiences as an autistic/ADHD individual. Her 50% neurodivergent team is working on the latest episode of their game series, Ava: a space-pirate adventure that explores social challenges through the eyes of an autistic protagonist. Vanessa and her team have earned recognition as Forbes 30 Under 30s, Facebook Global Gaming Citizens, and most recently LEGO Foundation Partners.
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