Listening to Neurodivergent Learners with Dr Matthew Harrison

About this episode

The episode discusses how cooperative video games can enhance teamwork and social skills in neurodivergent learners, featuring insights from Dr. Matthew Harrison.

In this episode we chat to Dr Matthew Harrison from the University of Melbourne, and explore how cooperative video games can build teamwork, negotiation, and social capability in neurodivergent learners. We also explore strength-based, interest-driven learning to genuine co-design with neurodivergent students and offer practical insights for inclusive classrooms. The episode also tackles the realities of scaling research into schools and the opportunities and risks of using Gen AI in supporti...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Matthew Harrison

Topics covered

• neurodivergent learners
• cooperative video games
• inclusive classrooms
• strength-based learning
• Gen AI

Keywords

• neurodiversity
• teamwork
• social capability
• co-design
• education
• inclusive teaching
• Gen AI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Melbourne

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