Qualifications and Professional Body Membership

Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of East Anglia
MSc Geographical Information Systems, University of Leicester
Member of the Independent Game Developers Association (IGDA)
Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Member of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT)
British Computer Society (BCS)

Personal Profile / Teaching Experience

I have previously worked in the defence industry as a software engineer where I developed an interest in serious games, and continue to be interested in game based learning. I have an interest in medieval history and previously held the title of World and European Field Archery Champion.

Departmental Responsibilities
Senior Lecturer
Course Leader: BSc Computer Gaming Technology
Course Leader: MSc Interactive Games Design

Modules Taught

• Introduction To Computer Gaming
• Game Design and Development
• Game Technology
• 3D Modelling and Animation
• Digital Imaging Software
• Final Year Project Supervision

Research Interests

• Physical interface devices for serious games
• Game design techniques for serious games
• Digital and real-world game based learning
• Enhancing navigation techniques for the visually impaired
• Using Microsoft Kinect camera to assist the visually impaired
• Enhancing the understanding of the importance of STEM subjects through the use of video game technology and game based learning

Consultancy and other Professional Activity

Co-founder of "Seven Line Studios Ltd" a game development studio, developing games for iOS and social media.

Publications

Harris, S. & Hewitt, S. (2009). ALT/ELN webinar recording: Instructional Design for Serious Games this recording accessible via Elluminate - 1HR 21 MINS). In: ALT/ELN webinar: Instructional Design for Serious Games, 08 December 2009.