HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology’s (HU) Dr. Kelly Boudreau, Program Lead for the Game Design Bachelor’s Degree Program, recently led an impactful undergraduate teaching workshop at the 25th Annual Conference of the Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR). Held in Niterói, Brazil, the workshop gathered professors and educators from around the globe (including Brazil, China, England, and the United States) to examine the challenges and opportunities of teaching about the Internet in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The workshop, which has been a part of AoIR’s annual conference for the past six years, continues to be a space for collaborative pedagogical exploration. Under Dr. Boudreau’s leadership, this year’s session “brought educators together to discuss the difficulties and joys of teaching in, on, and around the Internet,” she explained.
“What do we learn from our students about the Internet? How do we use the Internet for teaching when our students don’t have broadband access, aren’t digitally-savvy, and when our institutions do not offer robust technical infrastructures or support? For what kinds of creative, information, or other industries are our students really prepared?”
The format of the workshop emphasized open discussion and peer exchange. “This workshop allows organizers and participants with a range of teaching experiences to discuss issues like teaching loads, expectations of service to students and administration, and international institutional terminologies,” Dr. Boudreau said. “For that reason, the workshop is discussion-based, with a different broad topic covered each hour.”
AoIR is a respected interdisciplinary network that advances scholarly Internet research across fields and geographies. Established in 1999, the association brings together a global membership of academics, practitioners, and educators. Its annual conference offers a forum for conversations about Internet culture, infrastructure, equity, and pedagogy.
This year’s workshop featured educators from diverse national and institutional contexts. Their shared commitment to translating complex research conversations into practical and accessible teaching strategies reflects Harrisburg University’s mission to prepare students for meaningful participation in the digital world.
For more information about Dr. Boudreau’s research in game studies and design, or to schedule an interview, please contact Dan Wilhelm, Communications Manager for Harrisburg University. Or, visit our website to learn more about HU’s Bachelor of Science in Game Design or to start a conversation with the Admissions Team.
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