teaching

Embodied Play at NYU ITP

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Embodied Play from NYU ITP At NYU ITP in fall of 2012, I created and taught a class focused on embodied play. We explored this question: “How can interactive design create powerful experiences by tapping into our emotions?” First off, it is worthwhile to put ITP into context. The NYU ITP site states, “ITP is… more »

The Code Liberation Foundation

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If we want to change the fact that there are few female game developers, we need to change the education system. That’s why I have created a new program called the Code Liberation Foundation. This educational initiative offers free game development and programming skills to creative women and teens. There is limited sign up as… more »

Game Jam

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The Alt Ctrl Game Jam was an event that I headed up at the NYU Poly Game Innovation Lab Fall of 2012. Wanting an opportunity to get together and create games, the students eagerly jumped onboard for a social event that allowed them to collaborate outside of the classroom setting. Teaching at NYU Poly has… more »