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Victoria Lowell is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University's College of Education, serving since 2023 after progressing from Assistant Professor (2012-2018) to Associate Professor (2018-2023). Her expertise centers on integrating emerging technologies for authentic learning experiences across educational contexts.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Education, Regent University, Distance Education; Higher Education – Research and Institutional Planning (2009)
- M.Ed. in Educational Technology, University of Hawaii (2004)
- Post-Bac Teacher Education Certification, Secondary Social Studies, University of Hawaii (1998)
- B.A. in History, Virginia Wesleyan College, graduated with honors (1994)
Research Interests: Dr. Lowell leads the Emerging Technologies in Learning, Design, and Technology (ETLDT) group, pioneering VR/AR/MR/AI applications for collaborative and experiential learning. Her parallel Language Learning and Technology (LLT) research explores digital tools for EFL/ELL development in speaking, writing, and pronunciation. Her work bridges immersive technology with situated learning theory to create authentic educational experiences from K-12 to professional training.
Research Trends: Analysis of her recent publications reveals accelerating integration of generative AI (particularly ChatGPT) with extended reality in language education. Key themes include VR role-play for speaking skills, AI literacy development for educators, and AR-enhanced learning experience design. Systematic reviews dominate her methodology, emphasizing practical implementation frameworks and self-efficacy outcomes in authentic learning environments.
Scientific Awards:
- Emerging Learning Technologies Award (AECT, 2023)
- Teaching Leadership Award (Purdue, 2023)
- Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship Award (Purdue, 2023 & 2017)
- Distance Learning Article Award (AECT, 2022)
- Best Practices Awards (AECT, 2020 & 2016)
- Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award (Purdue, 2020)
- Research Best Paper Awards (AERA, 2020 & 2019)
- Distinguished Alumni Award (University of Hawaii, 2017)
Advising and Grants: As former Online Program Convener (2012-2017) for Purdue's LDT Master's program, she developed mentoring frameworks recognized with AECT's Best Practices Award (2020). Current grants include 'Augmented Reality-Enhanced Instructional Resources for Taxonomy' (2023) and 'XR Integration for Experiential Learning' (2023), focusing on K-12 teacher training and higher education innovation.
Labs and Teams: The ETLDT group conducts rigorous studies on VR/AR/AI implementation across formal/informal settings, while the LLT group investigates technology-mediated language acquisition through projects involving VR conversation simulations and AI-enhanced pronunciation tools for diverse learner populations.
