Week 1 Welcome & Introductions

Hi everyone! It’s a pleasure to connect with all of you and embark on this journey together.

My name is Mónica V., I’m based in Mexico City, and I am an Interactive Technology Engineer with a background in Digital Animation. For the past five+ years, I’ve been immersed in the world of E-Learning, and I am deeply passionate about gamification.

My professional philosophy is rooted in a simple truth: as children, we learn by playing, imagining, and testing limits without fear. However, as we grow and take on more responsibilities, learning often loses that sense of joy. My mission is to change that. I strive to create training solutions that balance high academic value with genuine engagement, ensuring that adults actually enjoy the process of practicing and discovering.

I joined this certification because I see AI as the perfect ally to take this vision to the next level. I want to explore how we can design AI assistants that act as "playful mentors," making learning more fluid, interactive, and—above all—human-centered.

Bonus: Meet Tony Chopper! 🐾 As a huge anime fan, my "assistant" at home is my dog, Tony Chopper (named after the One Piece character, of course!). He’s adorable and is always by my side while I design new experiences. Here is a picture of him!