Meeting teens where they are developmentally with what they know promotes their thriving. At #SeriousPlay24, iThrive’s Susan Rivers will explore how tech-enabled play supports #SEL & civic #edu. Learn how our #iThriveSim platform embodies this approach: frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

So happy to see Susan Rivers and Jane Lee from iThrive Games kicking off the afternoon at #seriousplay #seriousplay24 #seriousplay2024 Serious Play

This Sunday is the last day to cast your vote for our “Empowering Media Literacy Through Games” session w/ Filament Games, @iCivics & The Wilson Center at #SXSWEDU 2025! Vote in the #SXSW Panel Picker to see our convo on #games & #GBL take stage in March: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/155237

Only a few more days to vote for #StoryXperiential's TWO #PanelPicker proposals for #SXSWEDU 2025! #1 Boost Engagement & Combat Burnout with Peer-to-Peer Stories: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/148928 #2 Electrifying LX Design with Open, Next-gen Competencies (with XQ ,

From cleaning up waste in Super Mario Sunshine to sharing goods in World of Warcraft, games can support #SEL in young people. Explore our #GameDesign Kits for tips on how to make games that support social and emotional skill-building in teens: ithrivegames.org/resources/game…

iThrive's co-design approach creates relevant, resonant games & #edu experiences with & for teens. By centering their genius, we're able to identify and define youth needs thoroughly and get to playful solutions that engage them meaningfully. Learn more: ithrivegames.org/our-co-design-…

Designed with and for teens, the award-winning game engine iThrive Sim creates and hosts role-playing simulation games that use immersive play to encourage #socialemotionallearning. Explore its innovative features here: ithrivegames.org/ithrivesim/

🔍 Researchers, looking for a game-changing tool to study adolescent behavior? Our award-winning iThrive Sim is ideal for your #research. From real-time data collection to customizable scenarios, here’s how iThrive Sim can elevate youth-centered studies: bit.ly/4cDGfGQ

iThrive’s Susan Rivers will be at the Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) Summit at New America Ed next month, joining others who are passionate about applying the science of learning to help #young people thrive & support the transformation of #edu. RSVP to join on 9/18! bit.ly/4fY2pqh

HS teachers know students thrive when they feel connected. Our free game-based #SEL tools help engage them in fun, interactive ways where they build and practice skills supportive of teen #mentalhealth. Transform your classroom with play this year! ithrivegames.org/resources/ #edu

🎉 We’re honored to share that two of our games, Cadence Ford & Disaster Mind, won Silver in the 2024 @SeriousPlay Awards! A huge thanks to One Love Foundation, @FEMA, @Playmatics, & @Affordance, & the iThrive team for co-designing games to help teens thrive! seriousplayconf.com/awards-winners/

Happy #NationalVideoGamesDay! 🎮 At iThrive, we believe #games do more than entertain—they help teens build #SEL skills & bring joy to #edu. See it do that for these students playing iThrive Sim: Diplomacy in Action in our Cold War LX w/ @XQInstitute! youtu.be/TTqDk81LHKI

This past year has been one of growth & radical collaboration. In our FY24 Annual Report, discover the learning experiences we’re building w/ iThrive Games for US history, @UnTextbooked’s expansion, & our work on learning ecosystems in KC & Pittsburgh: thehistorycolab.org/2024-annual-re…

At the @LSXFellowship Summit at New America Ed this Wednesday, iThrive’s Susan Rivers will be moderating a panel on the whys and hows of co-design that will feature insights from leading experts. RSVP to join the full-day experience virtually! bit.ly/4fY2pqh

Customizable, scalable, and engaging— iThrive Sim is transforming how researchers study youth behavior and social interactions. Here’s how the innovative, #gamebasedlearning tool can enhance your adolescent #research and support impactful outcomes: ithrivegames.org/newsroom/five-… #SEL

At the LSX Biennial Summit in D.C., History Co:Lab & iThrive's @SusanERivers joined others for a powerful talk on co-designing w/ children, parents & teachers. Learn more about how we do co-design and how its driven the creation of engaging games & LXs: ithrivegames.org/our-co-design-…

Why do we believe in play & co-designing #edu with teens? It starts with listening & ends with engaging, meaningful learning. These takeaways from a new Gallup and Walton Foundation survey on Gen Zers' school attitudes that affirm our 'why' & work: npr.org/2024/08/29/nx-… NPR

Our #gamebasedlearning resources were co-designed with and for HS students, resulting in relevant and engaging #edu experiences. Explore them in our library of games and curricular units that each use play to support #SEL and deepen learning for teens: ithrivegames.org/resources/

We’re honored to have our story of convergence featured in The History Co:Lab's annual report, Humanity-Centered Learning. Dive into the inquiry-based #edu experiences we're co-designing with teens for U.S. history classrooms highlighted in it: thehistorycolab.org/2024-annual-re… #edu

What teens dream up in the games they create with our GDS Toolkit inspires their changemaking. With 50+ design and #SEL activities, they explore and shape real-world solutions together via #gamedesign. Support your youth group's creativity with it today! ithrivegames.org/ithrive-studio…