معرفی
Caroline Brassard is a Professor of Distance Learning in the Department of Education at TÉLUQ University since 2009, with nearly two decades of expertise spanning supervision, instructional design, teaching, management, and project development across university and adult education contexts. She previously served as Director of Teaching and Research (2016-2019) and Director of the Department of Education (October 2020-May 2025).
Her academic credentials include:
- Doctorate in Education (Ph.D., 1999-2006) from UQAC-UQAM with thesis: 'Sharing in university teaching supported by a virtual environment'
- Master of Education (MA, 1997-1999) from UQAC focusing on web-based collaborative learning design
- Bachelor's degree in school and social adaptation (1992-1996) from UQAC
Professor Brassard pioneers research at the intersection of accessibility and digital pedagogy, specializing in distance learning solutions for students with learning needs through inclusive approaches and Universal Design for Learning frameworks. Her work critically examines remote support systems, virtual/augmented reality applications, and microlearning adaptations for adults with limited education. She champions open educational resources while addressing literacy challenges in technology-mediated environments.
As an active research contributor, she holds dual affiliations with the Quebec Center for Research and Innovation in Educational Technology (i-TEQ) and the SAVIE public research center. Her professional outreach includes the FQPPU's 'Portraits of teachers' YouTube series demonstrating practical distance teaching methodologies. Administrative leadership roles reflect her institutional impact in shaping distance education policy and curriculum development.
