Vanessa P Dennen
Biographic Data
| ID | 6270794 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vanessa P Dennen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vanessa P |
| FAMILY NAME | Dennen |
| SIGNATURE | DENNEN V P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Florida State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2076-074X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Prior online learning experiences as incidental professional development
Exploring teen well-being and social media use during the pandemic summer of 2020
Social media has become a ubiquitous activity for teens in the United States with most going online daily. Legitimate concerns about teen well-being and mental health have often pointed to social media as a negative influence, yet prior research finds that social media use for teens is complex and multifaceted. This study first explores the concept of well-being, and its connection to social media use prior and during the Covid-19 pandemic. We th…
Course Design, Belonging, and Learner Engagement
International students comprise a growing population in U.S. higher education institutions, including online courses. Online international students’ experiences and needs have been largely understudied, but their increased presence in online courses offers a rich opportunity to understand better and improve their course experiences. This qualitative study draws upon interviews with international and domestic online learners to illuminate the impo…
Supporting new online instructors and engaging remote learners during Covid-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic began, universities swiftly moved to remote teaching, posing challenges to students and instructors alike. This case study discusses how a distributed team approach was used to support instructors teaching four sections of a technology class for preservice teachers. Students struggled with stress, technology, and in some instances, meeting basic needs as the pandemic began. Starting with a common syllabus and assignments,…
A synthesis of systematic review research on emerging learning environments and technologies
Social media, teenagers, and the school context
(Dis)connected
This study examines the role of six popular social networking sites (SNSs)—Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest—in a high school setting. Students, teachers, and administrators were interviewed to learn how they use these SNSs to support a variety of functions in the school setting, including professional development, classroom learning, self-directed learning, and socializing. Participants also were asked about how they…
Cross-cultural Dialogues in an Open Online Course
The Embedded Lesson Approach to Social Media Research
Cross-cultural Dialogues in an Open Online Course
The Embedded Lesson Approach to Social Media Research
A synthesis of systematic review research on emerging learning environments and technologies
Social media, teenagers, and the school context
(Dis)connected
This study examines the role of six popular social networking sites (SNSs)—Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest—in a high school setting. Students, teachers, and administrators were interviewed to learn how they use these SNSs to support a variety of functions in the school setting, including professional development, classroom learning, self-directed learning, and socializing. Participants also were asked about how they…
Supporting new online instructors and engaging remote learners during Covid-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic began, universities swiftly moved to remote teaching, posing challenges to students and instructors alike. This case study discusses how a distributed team approach was used to support instructors teaching four sections of a technology class for preservice teachers. Students struggled with stress, technology, and in some instances, meeting basic needs as the pandemic began. Starting with a common syllabus and assignments,…
Course Design, Belonging, and Learner Engagement
International students comprise a growing population in U.S. higher education institutions, including online courses. Online international students’ experiences and needs have been largely understudied, but their increased presence in online courses offers a rich opportunity to understand better and improve their course experiences. This qualitative study draws upon interviews with international and domestic online learners to illuminate the impo…
Prior online learning experiences as incidental professional development
Exploring teen well-being and social media use during the pandemic summer of 2020
Social media has become a ubiquitous activity for teens in the United States with most going online daily. Legitimate concerns about teen well-being and mental health have often pointed to social media as a negative influence, yet prior research finds that social media use for teens is complex and multifaceted. This study first explores the concept of well-being, and its connection to social media use prior and during the Covid-19 pandemic. We th…
Psychology (9 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Pedagogy (6 works) · Medical education (5 works) · Social media (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Child Development and Digital Technology (4 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (4 works) · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (4 works)