The Power of Gaming with Devyn Ricks

Update: 2024-08-02

Description

In this engaging episode, Dr. Kristine Dizon talks with Devyn Ricks, the visionary behind Ms. Devyn's Video Game Universe, a thriving online teaching business that uses video games to foster learning and build confidence in children. Devyn, who was featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show in 2023, shares her journey from teaching English to students in China to creating a unique educational space that integrates gaming with valuable life skills.

Key Topics:

From English Teaching to Gaming Education: Devyn explains her transition from teaching English online to founding Ms. Devyn's Video Game Universe, and how her background in gaming and writing shaped her innovative teaching approach.

Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space: Discover how Devyn's organization provides a welcoming environment for both neurodivergent and neurotypical children, allowing them to connect with like-minded peers through their shared love of gaming.

Flexibility and Family Balance: Learn how Devyn manages to balance her role as a mother of four with running a successful business, including how she has expanded her team to offer diverse and engaging classes.

The Evolution of Gaming Classes: Devyn discusses how her initial gaming classes evolved into social clubs and specialized courses, such as creative writing with Zelda and strategic play with Pokémon trading cards.

Building Confidence through Gaming: Explore how gaming helps children build self-confidence and find a sense of belonging, and how this newfound confidence often extends into other areas of their lives.

Academic Impact and Life Skills: While Devyn is not directly involved in academic teaching, she notes how students' enthusiasm for gaming translates into improved performance in related subjects and enhanced problem-solving skills.

Join us for a fascinating conversation about how video games can be a powerful tool for learning and personal development, and how Devyn Ricks is changing the way we view education through her innovative platform.

Devyn Ricks