Profile

I am a PhD Candidate in Educational Technology. I have focused on cognitive theories that support the design and development of digital interactive environments for training. These environments naturally include video games, which are perfect examples of rich information spaces where the careful selection and balance of resources (affordances) will hopefully support and create a satisfactory experience for the user, while at the same time delivering the intended content.

In recent years I have taught several software courses, but my main focus is Adobe Flash and Flex. ActionScript allows me to apply my background in aerospace engineering and use mathematics, physics, and simulation techniques to create high value digital media. My work currently explores the use of 3D in instruction, information visualization, and interactive literature (thanks to Papervision3D!).

What I am up to

January 30, 2009: Global Game Jam, New York City