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USSA Faculty Scholarship: Dr. Vandy Pacetti-Donelson

Dr. Vandy Pacetti-Donelson

Dean of Undergraduate Studies

 

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Dissertation

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2018). A Bibliometric Analysis of the Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communication and Technology (AECT) for the 1979-2009 Period [Dissertation]. Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Nova Southeastern University.

Master's Thesis

Pacetti-Tune, V. (2006). A Quantitative Analysis of the Research for Special Libraries: Ten Years Later (Order No. 28144637). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I; Publicly Available Content Database. (2444314344). 

Scholarly Writing

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2022). A bibliometric view of educational technology [Book Chapter]. AECT at 100. (Abstract Accepted, writing/analysis in progress)

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2022). Matrix for subject matter expert contributions of knowledge, problems, and skills for instructional design, Tech Trends (Draft submitted, Feb 2022).

Pacetti-Donelson, V. & Pak, H. (2022). From experiential episodic memories to sensemaking in learning design: A design case in rapid prototyping. International Journal of Designs for Learning (Draft submitted, Jan 2022).

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2022). Nurturing sustainability and ecological self-determination in the young: Victory gardens in children’s and young adult fiction.  Children’s Literature Association Annual Conference, University of Washington, Bellevue, WA, United States. [Paper presentation accepted, writing in progress].

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2022). Poorly understood representations: Young adult literature and the flattening of Native Americanness with marginalizing tropes. [Paper presentation accepted, first review complete, under revision].

 

Peer Reviewed/Refereed Articles & Conference Proceedings:

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2021). Identifying knowledge dimensions for program design in continuing education through Bodies of Knowledge (BoK).  Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Volume 2, 475-482.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. & Pak, H. (2021). Iterative Course Development and the Creation of the User Story Approximation Model.  Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Volume 2, 465-474.

Pak, H., & Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2021). Design case: Rapid prototyping of an array of continuing education courses.  Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Volume 2, 483-487.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2020, Sept). Conceptual models for implementation of mobile technologies in cultural heritage organizations. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, 9(3): 475-497.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2019). Identification of Educational Technology as a Field. In Simonson, M. R. & Seepersaud, D. J. (Editors), Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (42nd, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2019). Volume 1, 199-209.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2017). The contested territory of Tom Tiger and Mickey Mouse: Native American representations in young adult novels set in Florida. ChLA: University of Louisville.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (Spring 2016). Legislative days in Tallahassee: Making connections and lasting impressions. Florida Media Quarterly, 41(3).

Pacetti-Tune, V. (Summer 2015). Advocating for school libraries--a primer. Florida Media Quarterly, 40(4), 18-19.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (Fall 2014). 10 years later, 10 reasons why the internet should not be a substitute for a certified library media specialist. Florida Media Quarterly, 40(1), 10-16.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (Spring 2013). Evaluating your media program. Florida Media Quarterly, 38(3), 10-11.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (2012). Polk County School District connects with students through the student portal.  Distance Learning Journal, 8(4), 39-41.

 

Professional Articles:

Pacetti-Donelson, V. ( 23 September 2021).  “Moving on from After Match Press Conferences in Sports Journalism.” The Sports Digest. Available at:  http://thesportdigest.com/2021/09/moving-on-from-after-match-press-conferences-in-sports-journalism/

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (25 January 2021). “Esport or Esports, Which Word Do I Use?” The Sports Digest. Available at: http://thesportdigest.com/2021/01/esport-or-esports-which-word-do-i-use/

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (13 March 2020). “Promoting Gender Equality on the Olympic Agenda,” The Sports Digest. Available at: http://thesportdigest.com/2020/03/promoting-gender-equality-on-the-olympic-agenda/ 

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (7 January 2020). “Achieving Your Academic Goals in 2020 with Better Digital Management on the iPad,” The Sports Digest. Available at http://thesportdigest.com/2020/01/achieving-your-academic-goals-in-2020-with-better-digital-management-on-the-ipad/

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (25 November 2019). “Esports, or esports, or e-sports, or eSports: Words matter for more reasons than you think,” The Sports Digest. Available at: http://thesportdigest.com/2019/11/esports-or-esports-or-e-sports-or-esports-words-matter-for-more-reasons-than-you-think/

Presentations

Referred Presentations, National

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2020, June 19). Nurturing sustainability and ecological self-determination in the young: Victory gardens in children’s and young adult fiction [Manuscript in preparation for paper presentation]. Children’s Literature Association Annual Conference, University of Washington, Bellevue, WA, United States.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (2020, March 16-17). Brainwork in the Research Lifecycle: Idea Development Activity with SCAMPER [Poster Presentation]. Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students 3rd Biennial Conference, East Tennessee State University, Kingsport, TN, United States.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (April 2019). Authors, Books, and Coffee: Professional Development that Promotes Reading in the Classroom [Conference session]. Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, United States.

 

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (June 2017). Florida: Past and Present State(s) of Empire in Children’s and Young Adult Literature. Diversity Panel Presenter, Children’s Literature Association, Tampa, FL.

 

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (June 2016). Developing Your Advocacy Skills at National Library Legislative Days.  YALSA Sponsored Panel Presenter, American Library Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

 

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (June 2016). “Upcycling in the Media Center.”  Poster Session presented at American Library Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

 

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (November 2015). "Upcycling in the Media Center."  Concurrent Session presented at American Association of School Librarians Annual Conference in Columbus, OH.

Referred Presentations, State & Local

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (April 2017). “Upcycling 101:  Uncover the Hidden Treasures in Your Library!” [Webinar]. Strategic Library from Library Works.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (February 2017). "Build a Better World with Upcycled Materials."  [Webinar]. NEO Programs Online.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (October 2015). "What Everyone Ought to Know About Managing Your Media Specialist Evaluation." Concurrent Session presented at Florida Association for Media in Education Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Pacetti-Donelson, V. (August 2015). "Twitter as PLN." Training Session presented at Parkway Technology Conference, Kissimmee, FL.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (October 2014). "Level Up:  Gamifying Your Media Program."  Concurrent Session presented at Florida Association for Media in Education Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (October 2014). Further Discussions Developed from FAME Unconference. Florida Association for Media in Education Sponsored Panel Presenter, Florida Association for Media in Education Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (November 2013). "Making Common Core Connections through Collaboration."  Presented at Florida Association for Media in Education Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (November 2013). "Creating a Portal to Imagination."  Presented at Florida Association for Media in Education Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (November 2013). "Training Teachers to Promote Reading." Presented at Florida Association for Media in Education Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Pacetti-Tune, V. (July 2013). “Making Content Connections for Common Core.” Florida Association for Media in Education Sponsored Panel Presenter, Florida Association for Media in Education Unconference, Highland City, FL.