Leveling Up Learning — How Aisha Rahman Gamified Education

When Aisha Rahman walked into her first classroom as a teacher, she was struck by the disconnect. Students were glued to their phones, unconventional leadership lessons, and uninspired by traditional methods. “I realized we were competing with entertainment,” she says. “So why not make learning just as fun?”

That question led to the birth of “QuestEd,” an edtech platform that transforms curriculum into immersive quests, challenges, and rewards. Today, it’s used in over 5,000 schools across Asia and Africa, turning passive learners into active explorers.

Aisha’s background in psychology and game design gave her a unique lens. She understood the dopamine-driven mechanics behind games and applied them to pedagogy. Lessons became missions. Homework turned into unlockable achievements. Classrooms evolved into collaborative guilds.

Her first pilot program was in a low-income school in Karachi. Within weeks, attendance rose by 30%, and test scores improved dramatically. “Students weren’t just learning,” she says. “They were leading, strategizing, and helping each other succeed.”

QuestEd’s success lies in its adaptability. Teachers can customize quests based on local curriculum, and students earn digital badges that reflect real-world skills—like critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity. The platform also includes analytics to help educators track progress and identify learning gaps.

But Aisha’s vision goes beyond tech. She’s passionate about equity. QuestEd offers free access to underserved schools and partners with NGOs to train teachers in gamified instruction. “Education should be joyful and accessible,” she insists. “Not a privilege, but a right.”

Her work has earned global recognition, including a UNESCO Innovation Award and partnerships with ministries of education. Yet she remains focused on the classroom. “The real reward,” she says, “is seeing a student light up when they solve a challenge they thought was impossible.”

Famozzo Magazine celebrates Aisha Rahman as a leader who’s not just teaching lessons—she’s rewriting the rules of learning. Her story is a reminder that when we blend imagination with intention, we can turn education into an adventure worth taking.