Playful Digital Learning consists of people with a passion for teaching, gaming, and technology. We strive to inspire creativity, model reflection, and empower students to learn through play. Our teachers often have experience teaching both in person and online.

The founder of Playful Digital Learning, Yoonhee Lee, has done extensive research on game-based literacy learning. She has a variety of teaching experience in K-12 and adult contexts in Korea and the US. She is currently teaching pre-service teachers in Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU. Her research topic is focusing on gaming and learning. 

Teacher, Daniel Kyle is a student at Arizona State University Majoring in Business Law. Daniel has been working with kids for the past 6 years where he helped teach Speech and Debate. Daniel has been customizing his own skins for the past couple of years for holidays and different themes for servers. 

Teacher, Carylanne Joubert Maier, is a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in English Studies. She loves writing stories and teaching kids to enjoy it too. She has played Minecraft since 2012 and enjoys designing and building in the game.

Students will need to purchase and install Minecraft Java Edition on the computer and Zoom. They will also need a microphone and a camera for video communication.