{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lessons Learned","title":"How to Make Math Less Intimidating & More Relevant for Students ft. Eli Luberoff | Lessons Learned | Ep 12","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0f4997ee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2288,"description":"How can we make math more accessible, engaging, and future-focused?\n“When someone’s asking, ‘Hey, when am I gonna use this math?’ you can be like, ‘Have you ever played a video game? Because they used math to make that video game'. And not only did they use math—they used Desmos to do this. They use the exact same tool that we're using today.” -Eli Luberoff\nIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Eli Luberoff, founder and CEO of Desmos Studio, to explore how one of the most widely used math education tools in the world is transforming the way students learn.\nEli shares his journey from aspiring physics professor to pioneering edtech entrepreneur, reflecting on the “happy accidents” that led to Desmos becoming a platform used by over 75 million learners. At the heart of his story is a commitment to making math less intimidating, more joyful, and deeply relevant to students’ futures.\nTogether, we explore key topics such as:\nWhy removing barriers to entry is critical to fostering a love of math\nHow Desmos is democratizing access by offering a free, modern alternative to outdated tools\nThe importance of connecting math lessons to real-world applications and career opportunities\nHow technology can empower—not replace—educators in the classroom\nConnect with our guest:\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eluberoff/ \nWebsite: https://www.desmos.com/ \nWays to tune in:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bzi3DLY1fCuBknsxWySw6 \nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lessons-learned/id1714296987 \nAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c715776e-3d77-4a8b-806b-207e01b861af \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betterlesson4313 ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Mdu1iCieptLWUT04gYzKIFWxEmoqwaPw6uztwTWOCwQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZGQ5/OGFhN2UwNzVjYzhh/ZjkwZWUyYWNlNTU0/Yzg1OS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}