Designing Learning That Feels Like Play with Shangyup Kim and Jangwoo Bae of ZEP QUIZ

Send us Fan MailShangyup Kim is the CEO of ZEP QUIZ, the metaverse-based gamified K-12 learning platform. Built AI-driven tools that help teachers motivate students at scale and is expanding across Asia and the U.S. As a former ZEPETO leader, focusing on gamification, futuristic change, and education. Formerly built two Series B companies.Jangwoo Bae is the business developer of ZEP QUIZ, a former English teacher and school administrator in Thailand during COVID-19. Recognized the need for educational tools that extend beyond traditional classrooms and the urgent necessity for digital transformation in schools, while preserving the fundamental values of learning.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy multiplayer mechanics drive deeper engagement than traditional quizzesHow ZEP QUIZ balances fun and pedagogy in classroom designWhat teachers actually look for in game-based assessment toolsLessons from scaling an edtech product across different marketsHow AI could support real-time feedback and personalization in quiz-based learning✨ Episode Highlights[00:03:10] Why learning tools should feel social, not solitary[00:08:45] The design choices behind ZEP QUIZ’s multiplayer experience[00:15:30] What engagement really means from a teacher’s perspective[00:22:10] Scaling ZEP QUIZ globally and adapting to classroom realities[00:29:40] Shangyup and Jangwoo on where AI fits into game-based learning😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter & LinkedIn here.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead. Tuck Advisors was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn't find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you're thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education.