I can teach courses in interaction design, design research methods, human-centered AI, and the ethics of technology, with an emphasis on studio-based, project-oriented, and reflective learning.
Teaching Philosophy
- Learning with AI and cultivating meta-skills: I help students build the mindset and abilities to learn alongside generative AI, emphasizing developing meta-skills such as creativity, open-ended problem solving, communication, and reflection.
- Studio-based, hands-on learning: My classes emphasize active, project-oriented learning through design studios, critiques, and iterative making. Students learn by doing, reflecting, and refining.
- Critical and ethical reflection: Students are encouraged to examine how technology shapes individuals and society, who benefits from innovation, and how to design responsibly and inclusively.
- Kindness with accountability: I foster a supportive environment where students feel valued and challenged, balancing flexibility with a commitment to personal growth and follow-through.
Courses
INFO 498 · Cognitive and Behavioral Change in the AI Era — Instructor on Record
This course examines how AI reshapes cognition, creativity, relationships, and decision-making at individual and societal scales. Through reflective practice, hands-on exploration, and discussion-based workshops, students develop AI literacy and craft personal frameworks for responsible use. Weekly journals and project-based experimentation track how adopting new AI tools shifts their workflows and perspectives. My median teaching evaluation score for this course is 4.5 out of 5.
INFO 356 · Moral Reasoning and Interaction Design — Teaching Practicum with Prof. Alexis Hiniker
This course applies moral philosophy—spanning utilitarian, deontological, and virtue ethics lenses—to interaction design. Students critique dark patterns, prototype ethical alternatives, and deliver a capstone redesign aligned with their values. I supported Professor Alexis Hiniker during a Winter 2023 teaching practicum, helping organize activities and guide discussions.
INFO 360 · Design Methods — TA with Prof. William Spencer & Jaime Snyder
This course introduces human-centered design as a form of inquiry, pairing ethics with practical research methods such as system mapping, contextual inquiry, prototyping, and user evaluation. As TA for two quarters with Professors William Spencer and Jaime Snyder, I supported roughly 70 students per session through critiques, in-class activities, and feedback, and I led an AI community policy co-creation workshop to establish shared guidelines for responsible tool use.