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Megan Cotnam-Kappel is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Education and holds the Research Chair on the Digital Development of Franco-Ontarian Communities. Her work bridges educational technologies, digital literacies, and minority language education, with a focus on reducing digital inequalities in Franco-Ontarian settings.
- Education: PhD in Education (Society, Culture and Literacies) from University of Ottawa and Université de Corse Pascal Paoli, Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Research Interests: Her research examines digital capital disparities, Maker Movement integration in education, and linguistic equity for Franco-Ontarian students. She advocates for cross-cultural alignment in digital learning environments and emphasizes embodied, hands-on learning approaches.
Article Trends: Recent work focuses on digital inequalities in Canadian schools, Maker education's role in curriculum innovation, and strategies for linguistic equity in open educational practices. Studies often blend digital-physical meaning-making and multimodal literacy.
- Scientific Awards: Prix du nouveau chercheur (2019), University of Ottawa
Advising & Affiliations: Supervises Nicolas Gourde and collaborates with the CHENINE research team, Canadian Network of Playful Schools (CNSP), and INNOVA innovation hub. Co-investigator in projects exploring youth digital lives and technology's impact on citizenship.
