Ep.83 Mammoth Interactive with John Bura

Learn how students of all ages can learn how to code games and more using the e-learning platform created by Mammoth Interactive. We speak with CEO and Lead Developer John Bura about his thoughts on teaching kids how to code.Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout John BuraJohn Bura is the CEO and Lead Developer of Mammoth Interactive, a company that helps students understand how to code games for a variety of platforms. With over 300,000 students having been through their courses across the world, Mammoth Interactive is truly helping STEM shine. Mammoth Interactive has produced XBOX 360, iPhone and iPad games as well as also produced several iPhone, iPad, PC and Mac apps. Some of these apps have risen to #1 in the app store. In addition to producing games, Mammoth Interactive has consulted with a number of different companies on projects that include: programming, music, level design and business development. Recently Nickelodeon has featured a game produced by Mammoth Interactive.About the FizzicsEd PodcastWith interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/