About Professional Development Programs
Student agency. Design thinking. Inquiry- and project-based learning. The technology revolution.
Amid the ever-changing education landscape, we love thinking about learning experience design holistically, and the Process-Tools-Delivery trifecta anchors our vision for education.
The future of education lies in play and games, from the underlying process and experience design principles, to the tips and tricks to help us realize our vision, then to the storytelling techniques to bring it to life. The parallels between games and learning are clear, and we're here to help you level up your teaching game, the Press Start way.
Explore our various professional development programs, and join us on our quest to make learning fun for all learners!
Sample Talk & Workshop Offerings
Executive Program
1.5 days
Deep-Dive Programs
6-8 course hours each (1-2.5 hour bite-sized versions available)
Bite-sized Programs
Facilitate Learning Experiences and Tell Stories like a Game Master!
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Play, Learn, Teach: Designing Immersive, Interactive, Inspiring Learning Experiences
Let’s explore how games can act as vehicles for learning, and how you can infuse gamification into your own lessons and classes without any coding involved!
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The Generative Educator: Developing a Vision and Strategy Plan for AI in Your Classroom
In this age of generative AI, while the predominant discourse has been on how students may abuse technology, we should be proactive and stay on the front foot by exploring how we incorporate technology, by redrawing boundaries, redefining learning goals and rethinking assessment.
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AI, Technology and a New Meaning for STEAM Education
The advent of artificial intelligence and tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney will change the landscape of education. How do we stay on top of new trends and developments, and proactively adapt our teaching to a skills-based approach? What does STEAM education mean, if the means and tools for delivery constantly change?
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The Facilitative Educator: Facilitation, Storytelling and Delivery through Play
In this age of ChatGPT and Midjourney, many of us are rightly thinking about the potential disruption that generative AI will have on education: Not only will technology change how we learn, but it will transform how we teach too.
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Facilitate Learning Experiences and Tell Stories like a Game Master!
“Yes, and…” the foundational principle behind improvisational comedy and performance is the same one underlying great facilitators, storytellers and – yes – educators!
About Our Team
We build award-winning, immersive, facilitated learning adventures and games founded on the 21st-century skills, and we train teachers on how to do the same for their students.
Our Workshop Leaders
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Vince Siu
Founder & CEOVince enjoys thinking about gamification, hybrid learning design, 21st-century skills and assessment, design thinking, and generative AI and the future of education, and has spoken and conducted workshops at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Teachers College at Columbia University, Games for Change, and the 21st Century Learning Conference.
For his work in education, Vince has been recognized as an Asia-Pacific Leader by the Obama Foundation, a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, and a Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow by Tatler Asia.
Languages: English, Cantonese
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Logan Stratman
Learning Experience LeadLogan has eight years of experience in education in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the US, including in classroom instruction, assessment design, lesson planning, educator training and education management.
He is an experienced game designer and looks after all in-classroom experience design for Press Start Academy's after-school curriculums. He is a seasoned performer in improvisational theater, and brings his expertise to Press Start Academy's learning experience design work.
Logan holds a Bachelors degree from Miami University and has an extensive background in both education and theatre. He has previously served, as part of the Peace Corps, at Guizhou Educational University as English Professor, teaching over 400 students and 30 teachers during his tenure there.
Language: English
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Rachel Lu
Learning Experience LeadRachel is Learning Strategy Lead at Press Start Academy, where she oversees all of our curriculum and game design projects with our nonprofit, corporate and school partners and clients, and steers the development of our 21st-century skills development and assessment framework.
She is one of the Lead Instructors for our Entrepreneurship programs, and helps manage and coordinate overall curriculum direction, internal innovation initiatives, and program logistics.
Originally from Guangzhou, Rachel holds a Masters of Education from the University of Hong Kong, where her graduate thesis focused on game-based learning and assessment. She has a background in the hospitality and entertainment industries, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.
Languages: Mandarin, English, Cantonese
How We Look at Learning Experience Design
- Narrative, game and instructional design
- Inquiry-, project-based and student-centered learning
How can I design to maximize student agency?
Process
Tools
- Low-/no-code solutions, generative AI as partners
- Proprietary tech, SaaS tools edtech platforms
How can i realize my vision for teaching and learning?
Delivery
- Educators as facilitators and coaches
- Teachers as storytellers, narrators and Game Masters
How can I fulfill the potential of my classroom experience?
Testimonial Videos
Testimonials
FAQs
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We run programs at our studio in Central, on campus at various partner schools such as Hong Kong University, Chinese International School, HKUST, PolyU or at selected Corporate partner venues. If you are interested in organizing one of our workshops for your school/organization, please get in touch with us via WhatsApp, Email, or Book a Call!
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Our inclusive professional development workshops welcome educators, parents, NGO professionals, and anyone passionate about expanding their knowledge and skills in various educational domains. Keep an eye on our upcoming workshops, listed above or on our Community & Events page and join us on our journey to Play, Learn, Grow!
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We love working with teachers and schools to customize programs that suit their needs! Please reach out for a chat via WhatsApp, Email, or Book a Call with us!
Still Have Questions?
Book a call with one of our Learning Advisors to learn more about our programs. Ask us anything!
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