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Greetings!<\/p>\n

I’m Jordan Sparks, a Multimedia Artist, Designer, and Educator from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I use a variety of creative mediums, practices, and technologies to explore how media can entertain people and inspire social change. I hope you enjoy the work of your Friendly Neighbourhood Sparky-Man.<\/p>\n

<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><style type='text\/css' media='all'>#tss-container-639652707.tss-wrapper h4.author-bio{color:#0367bf;}#tss-container-639652707.tss-wrapper .owl-controls .owl-nav > div,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#tss-container-639652707.tss-wrapper .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span, \n\t\t\t\t\t\t#tss-container-639652707.tss-wrapper .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover span,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#tss-container-639652707.tss-wrapper .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span{background:#0367bf;}<\/style><div class='rt-container-fluid tss-wrapper ' id='tss-container-639652707' data-layout='carousel1' data-desktop-col='1' data-tab-col='1' data-mobile-col='1'><div data-title='Loading ...' class='rt-row tss-carousel1 tss-pre-loader'><div class='tss-carousel' \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-loop='true'\n\t\t\t data-items-desktop='1'\n\t\t\t data-items-tab='1'\n\t\t\t data-items-mobile='1'\n\t\t\t data-autoplay='true'\n\t\t\t data-autoplay-timeout='5000'\n\t\t\t data-autoplay-hover-pause='true'\n\t\t\t data-dots='true'\n\t\t\t data-nav='true'\n\t\t\t data-lazyLoad='false'\n\t\t\t data-autoHeight='false'\n\t\t\t data-rtl='false'\n\t\t\t data-smapfpspeed='5000'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Umer Noor, PhD<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Professor at Humber Polytechnic<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p>As a valued member of our teaching team, Jordan consistently maintains a high level of communication and collaboration with his fellow professors. He is always open to changes to his course that may benefit the flow of the program, and he is generous with his feedback on the overall curriculum. Jordan speaks directly to the passion our students have for video games and he has helped many students find opportunities.<br \/>\nIt is truly a pleasure teaching with Jordan in our program and I highly recommend his application for any teaching opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Andre Levesque<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>2024 Hand Eye Society Workshop Participant<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p><span class=\"Typography_root__487rx #3a3247 Typography_body-md__487rx css-lr5gsk ezg9ojv3 Typography_align-match-parent__487rx\"><span class=\"structured-content-rich-text\" data-testid=\"TextModulePreview\">Just want to give a shout out to Jordan Sparks for running his Intro to Live Streaming <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/hes-eventbrite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workshop<\/a> [at the <a href=\"https:\/\/handeyesociety.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hand Eye Society<\/a>]. I went from being completely intimidated by OBS a couple years ago to a lot more comfortable within a couple hours. If you get an opportunity to check it out, I highly recommend it.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Meaghan Marina<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Futures Forward 2023 Participant<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p>Thank you again Jordan for hosting the [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariocreates.ca\/our-sectors\/interactive\/interactive-digital-media-fund\/ontario-creates-idm-fund-futures\">Futures Forward<\/a>] program. You clearly put a lot of effort into making Futures Forwards work and the feedback you gave to each question I feel went a long way in helping everyone. I’m really grateful I got to spend 7 weeks with you and everyone else here \u2013 wouldn’t trade this experience for the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Susan O"Connor<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Award-Winning Video Game Writer<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p>“I found Jordan when I was looking for a Twine instructor to help my game-writing students [at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenarrativedept.com\/\">The Narrative Department<\/a>] learn the ins and outs of the software. Writers are notoriously tech-averse! But Jordan worked his magic. With kindness, humor, and PATIENCE, he walked our students through Twine, and showed them how it’s done. I now have proud students showing off their playable stories to each other – and we have Jordan to thank.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Anonymous Student<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Humber College - GAME 160 - Winter 2023 Student Survey<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 10\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>“What I enjoyed the most about this course was how relatable the professor was… He always presented things in a very creative and fun way. I will not forget about this course as I continue to grow and, if I could, I would take this course over and over again. The professor has had a big impact on my life and I will never forget that.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Anonymous Student<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Humber College - GAME 160 - Summer 2022 Student Survey<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">“Jordan showed us from day one that not only was he good at his job, but he likes it. He’s really passionate about the subjects he <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">teaches and that made me like the course more.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Anonymous Student<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Humber College - GAME 160 - Summer 2021 Student Survey<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p>“The lectures always had content for the students to easily relate to and think about. Class was very tailored to the interests of the students in the program.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Jason MacIssac<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Professor at Sheridan College\/University of Toronto<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p>\u201cJordan Sparks is a thoughtful, insightful, and inspiring Educator.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Wil Noack<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Producer at Cherrydale Productions<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p>“I have worked with Jordan on a multitude of projects, the latest being Season Two of our web series – All For One – where he signed on as one of our dedicated graphics artists. Jordan always rose to the occasion and did phenomenal work, hitting every deadline and keeping open communication. I look forward to collaborating with Jordan whenever possible.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Mason M.<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Game Design Student<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p>“I would not be pursuing the goals I have today if it wasn’t for Jordan’s help.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='rt-col-md-12 rt-col-sm-12 rt-col-xs-12 tss-grid-item carousel-item no-margin'><div class='single-item-wrapper'><div class=\"item-content-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"author-bio\"><span class='author-designation'>Jack Zhou<\/span>, <span class='item-company'>Lead STEM Educator at Wiz Robotics<\/span><\/h4><div class='item-content entry-content'><p>“Working with Jordan has definitely been a great addition. He is a dependable educator. 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