Interests

constructionism

I believe that building knowledge best happens while making shareable and tangible things.

concept reflecting in...
"Sustainable Self-care"
"Hug Bug"
"Telling Science"
"Empathy Stories"

first experiences

First experiences are crucial for learners: they determine someone's further interest and engagement in the area. It is essential to be very diligent while designing them to make learners feel accomplished and motivated to engage further.

concept reflecting in...
"Sustainable Self-care"
"Hug Bug"

product design

Learning has and continues to transform in the digital era; I enjoy working on EdTech software development to find ways of using technologies for quality learning.

concept reflecting in...
"Work experience"
"Telling Science"
"Empathy Stories"

STEM

Critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and many other essential skills can be developed through STEM engagement. I value broadening participation in STEM areas to include traditionally excluded groups.

concept reflecting in...
"Hug Bug"
"Telling Science"

Game-based learning

Gaming is one of the biggest industries in the world; it provides a playful and dynamic way to engage in an experience and stack on skills. There are many components of gaming that are useful in education some that I value are just in time telling, identity building, and system thinking.

concept reflecting in...
"Empathy Stories"
"Telling Science"

motivation

Learning should be many things; being fun is maybe the most understated one: I make sure the design account for motivation and engagement for the particular group of people I'm designing.

concept reflecting in...
"Sustainable Self-care"
"Hug Bug"
"Telling Science"
"Empathy Stories"

non-formal learning

I love designing for non-formal learning: exploring and developing the learning that happens out of school is equally important.

concept reflecting in...
"Sustainable Self-care"
"Hug Bug"
"Telling Science"
"Empathy Stories"

maker culture

Redefining who is a maker and what counts as making is intriguing for me. I want to deepen my understanding on the ways to level the gender balance in the area.

concept reflecting in...
"Sustainable Self-care"
"Hug Bug"
"Telling Science"
"Empathy Stories"

technologies

I like designing experiences that include digital and non-digital technologies to either scaffold learning, make the invisible visible or to think with.

concept reflecting in...
"Hug Bug"
"Telling Science"
"Empathy Stories"

E-textile

E-textiles and soft circuits are proven practices that successfully engage girls in STEM areas, specifically empowering them to take up leadership roles.

concept reflecting in...
"Hug Bug"

public speaking

Since I was in high school I have been interested in public speaking and was participating in various initiatives and contests. Last year I was lucky to give a speech about the work I was doing in Edtech at a local TEDx event. Public Speaking has given me a chance to speak about my interests in education and the impact that it has.

It all started more than 10 years ago when I was first introduced to the platform as a TEDx kids speaker to share my personal challenges in school and how the ideas of not being born talented was hindering my development and how I started embracing it.