Dr. Paula Macdowell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paula MacDowell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, recognized for her leadership in educational technology design. With a focus on immersive education and AI literacy, she explores how technology can enhance teaching and learning. Her research examines the integration of XR (extended reality) technologies in education, particularly in developing innovative pedagogies that foster student engagement and meaningful learning experiences. MacDowell is dedicated to supervising graduate students and is actively involved in curriculum courses related to Educational Technology Design. Notably, she has received several teaching and research awards, including the Lieutenant Governor’s Post-Secondary Innovative Teaching Award and the Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching. Her contributions to educational and technological advancements have been recognized in numerous publications, and she frequently presents at national and international conferences, emphasizing the critical role of evidence-informed pedagogy in education.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Teaching courses in the Educational Technology Design (ETAD) program and supervising graduate students.

Awards

#2025

Lieutenant Governor’s Post-Secondary Innovative Teaching Award

#2025

Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching

Courses

ECUR 352: Methods of Elementary Physical Education ETAD 402: Multimedia Design Production ETAD 404: Designing E-Learning Environments ETAD 873: Instructional Design ETAD 874: Advanced Instructional Design ETAD 898: Special Topics ETAD 991: Scholarship of Teaching ETAD 992: Research Project

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.