Graham Passmore

Graham Passmore is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University, holding dual appointments as Associate Professor of Graduate Studies and Research in Education and Associate Professor of Undergraduate Studies in Education (Thunder Bay). Based in office BL 2019 with Monday-Friday availability from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, he can be contacted via email gpassmor@lakeheadu.ca or phone +1 (807) 343-8010 ext. 8702.

Academic background:

• PhD, OISE/University of Toronto, 1998

His research critically examines the convergence of learning technologies, instructional design, cognitive science, and learning theory, focusing on how cognitive principles inform educational technology development and instructional strategies. This interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital learning environments.

Dr. Passmore has co-authored two significant scholarly books published in August 2022 and January 2020, contributing to educational theory and practice through comprehensive analyses of contemporary pedagogical challenges.

Within the Faculty of Education, he actively supervises graduate students and contributes to curriculum development across undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular emphasis on integrating cognitive science principles into educational technology design.