krj444@mail.harvard.edu
http://krithikajagannath.weebly.com/
Master’s Candidate in Technology, Innovation, and Education (TIE) at Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE)

Expertise

★★★★★ Art
★★★★★ Architecture
★★★★★ Craft/Fabrication
★★★★★ Design
★★★★★ DIY Electronics
★★★★★ Electrical Eng.
★★★★★ Mech. Eng.
★★★★★ Programming/CS

Experience
I’m a Computer Science Engineer with professional work-experience in the areas of Mobile Communications software and Operating Systems. I wrote software (user-interactive applications and protocol engines) for mobile phones. I have some creative interests as well. I have been writing poems in English, to express my imagination and share my observation since the age of ten. I continue to nurture interest in writing, music, dance and the enthusiasm to learn new things such as sewing or photography. I’m constantly inspired by children as I engage in my creative pursuits which include writing poems.

Why
I come to this class with more questions than answers. I’m interested in how HCI, Cognitive Science (Augmented Reality, interactivity, AI) and other new technologies intersect with learning, especially for young learners. I want to use my technical and creative skills to design and make meaningful learning opportunities for people.  I find myself asking what new (non-digital) objects or experiences could we create to keep children just as engaged in learning as they are when they use digital devices these days. I hope to experiment some ideas in this dimension through the course. At the same time, I also want to explore the possibilities of creating fresh experiences using new digital interfaces. I look forward to integrating this course with my motto in life: Observe, Share and Grow!