University Instructor
@ University of Northern Colorado
Senior Team Lead Teacher
@ Denver Public Schools
Our mission is
to spark
an enduring love
for learning through play.
inspire
a generation of
passionate
problem-solvers
and creative thinkers through
joyful pedagogy
instill
confidence,
resilience and
skills to
develop solutions
for real-world
challenges
Publications
In Press
Conferences
Preparing Educators to Navigate the Social-Emotional Terrain: A Game-Based Approach.
Wachter, E. C., & Lo, W. (2024)
Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching
The Effect of Gameplay on Creative Self-Efficacy of Educators in Hypothetical Classroom Management Situations.
Lo, W., Wachter, E. C., & Miller, C. R. (2023)
Journal of Educational Research and Innovation
FIXIT Azure Aqua Version
Lo, W. & Wachter, E. C. ( in press)
Book Chapter in Zamboni, C., Farber, M. & Merchant, W. (Eds.), Roll for Learning: Micro Tabletop Role-Playing Games to Use in the Classroom. ETC Press / Carnegie Mellon
2023 AECT
Using Educational Gameplay to Promote Preservice Teachers’ Critical thinking, Creativity, communication, and Collaboration Skills
Stimulating Learning Through Gameplay: A Showcase of Adaptable Game-Based Lesson Planning
2024 AECT [Accepted]
Game Design Workshop: Playing, Creating, and Crafting Innovative Problem-Solving Card Games
FIXIT Designer Workshop
2 Hours
online or in-person
In this workshop, participants will play the FIXIT game, and receive guidance to craft their version of the FIXIT game.
FIXIT Educator Workshop
2 Hours
online or in-person
In this workshop, participants will receive training on scaffolding techniques, facilitation skills, and lesson planning for teaching and learning with the FIXIT game.
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