Integrating AI and Gamification for Engaging Education: Insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy

About this episode

The episode discusses the integration of AI and gamification in education with insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy.

In this episode of Inside Learning, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, host Aidan McCullen is joined by Sean D’Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!—Europe’s largest EdTech platform. They explore the post-pandemic challenges in education, including dwindling student attention and motivation, and how tools like Kahoot! are helping teachers reimagine engagement through gamification, interactivity, and now AI. Sean shares how Kahoot! supports both K-12 and higher education through AI-powered quiz creation, student-led learning, and real-time feedback. The conversation also dives into the role of AI in personalized education, how workplace learning is evolving with Gen Z, and how organizations can rebuild culture and performance post-layoffs. Key Takeaways: How AI is enhancing teacher productivity and learner engagement Shifts in learner psychology and classroom expectations Practical strategies for using Kahoot in classrooms and corporate training Insights into upskilling, microlearning, and future-ready skills The role of gamified learning in improving retention and morale post-layoffs Perfect for educators, L&D professionals, and anyone passionate about the future of…

People in this episode

Host: Aidan McCullen

Guest: Sean D’Arcy

Topics covered

• AI in education
• gamification
• student engagement
• personalized learning
• workplace learning
• upskilling
• future-ready skills

Keywords

• AI
• gamification
• Kahoot!
• student engagement
• personalized education
• learning strategies
• microlearning
• Gen Z
• workplace culture
• retention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kahoot!, Learnovate Centre, Trinity College Dublin

Places: Europe

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