Nandini Sarma

Nandini Sarma is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University, specializing in French and Spanish language education. With a career spanning decades, she has become a pivotal figure in integrating technology into language pedagogy.

• B.A. Honours in French and Spanish from Carleton University
• M.A. in Linguistics from Université de Montréal

Her research focuses on technology-enhanced language learning, open educational resources, and learner autonomy. She pioneered the VidéoTech project, an open-source platform for collaborative language teaching materials. Her work also explores historical aspects of French colonization in Pondicherry through the translation of Tamil diaries from 1753.

Nandini's scholarly output includes studies on student preferences for digital language activities, technological affordances in language classrooms, and self-instruction methods. Her research bridges practical pedagogy with digital innovation, impacting language education across Canada.

Scientific Awards:

• Carleton University Teaching Achievement Award (2011)
• Professional Achievement Award (2002-2003)
• CUSA Teaching Excellence Award (2001)

Nandini has secured significant grants for her work, including funding from Inukshuk Wireless and SSHRC. Her leadership in projects like VidéoTech and Technitude© demonstrates her commitment to advancing language education through technological integration.