Parnaz Rasti Boroujeni

Parnaz holds a professional master’s degree in Educational Technology from Université Laval. As a student and research professional in educational technology, she explored the applications of generative artificial intelligence in higher education, analyzing its impact on the development of students’ critical thinking and creativity. Her internship within the FormationMeta project allowed her to discover various aspects of designing training programs in virtual reality, deepening her understanding of immersive and interactive learning environments.

For the past year and a half, Parnaz has been an instructional designer at CAE, specializing in the management and leadership of training projects in professional settings. Her current role involves designing and developing training systems for aviation professionals, such as search and rescue technicians, to prepare them for the challenges of their missions in real-life contexts. Her other accomplishments include designing an educational game to raise awareness about electrical safety, creating instructional design for a training program focused on developing future skills such as data-driven decision-making, and designing an initial training curriculum for an engineering team. These projects, conducted in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, have allowed her to explore the potential and limitations of generative artificial intelligence and 360° imagery in instructional design.

Before transitioning to educational technology, Parnaz earned a PhD in French as a Foreign Language Education and gained over 10 years of experience teaching French to adults. Passionate about pedagogical innovation, she combines her expertise in teaching and technology to transform learning in various professional contexts.