Katrin Becker

Dr. Katrin Becker is a multifaceted professional specializing in educational technology and knowledge translation, primarily in STEM fields.1 She is the President of Mink Hollow Media, a position she has held since 1998, focusing on the design, development, and assessment of new media objects and user experience for education and training.1

Dr. Becker holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from the University of Calgary, as well as B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science from the same institution.1 She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Serious Game Design and Research from Michigan State University.1

Her expertise includes:

1. Serious game design and analysis
2. Gamification of learning
3. Course and curricular design
4. Distance education
5. Educational object design
6. Programming and teaching

Dr. Becker has received several awards for her innovative work in education, including:

• The IAP-DDL-AECT Crystal Award in 2013 for her online course on Digital Game-Based Learning1
• The CNIE Excellence and Innovation in the Integration of Technology in Instructional Design/Teaching and Learning award in 20141

In addition to her work at Mink Hollow Media, Dr. Becker is also the Owner and Chief Agronomist of Mink Hollow Farm, where she has raised various animals and provided educational resources since 1986.1 She has held leadership positions in professional organizations, including Vice-President of ACCP/CAID and Director of the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education.1