EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND              
  • Ph.D, Southern Illinois University, 2013
  • MA, Southern Illinois University, 2010
  • BA, Quy Nhon University, 2001
CURRENT POSITION:
  • Associate professor 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE               
  • UNK Faculty member: 2013- current
  • Executive manager of E-center for Professional Development: 2009- 2013
  • High school teacher: 2001 - 2008
GRANTS AND AWARDS
  1. Improving Teacher Quality Grant (2017-2018) by Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education: Co-Investigator.
  2. Improving Teacher Quality Grant (2016-2017) by Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education: Co-Investigator.
  3. Improving Teacher Quality Grant (2015-2016) by Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education: Co-Investigator.
  4. Summer Grant (2013- 2014) by the U.S. Embassy to Vietnam to establish a MOOC-oriented program "Knowledge Bridge": Primary Investigator
  5. Civil Society Grant (2011- 2012)  to establish an E-center for Teachers' Professional Development: Primary Investigator
  6. Fulbright Award (2008- 2010)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS         
Articles
  1. Vu, P., Fredrickson, S. & Gaskill, M. (2019). One-To-One initiative implementation from insiders’ perspectives. Tech Trends 63 (1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-018-0359-5
  2. Vu, P. & Feinstein, S. (2017). An exploratory multiple case study about using game-based learning in STEM classrooms. International Journal of Research in Education and Science (IJRES), 3(2), 582-588. DOI: 10.21890/ijres.328087
  3. Mollenkopf, D., Vu, P., Crow, S., & Black, C. (2017). Does online learning deliver?  A comparison of student teacher outcomes from candidates in face-to-face and online program pathways. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 20(1).
  4. Vu, P., Meyer, R.,& Capero, J. (2016). Models of Administration for Online Learning Programs in the U.S. Higher Education Institutions. Journal of Applied Educational and Policy Research. 2(1).
  5. Vu, P., Fredrickson, S., & Meyer, R. (2016). Help at 3:00 AM! Providing 24/7 Timely Support to Online Students via a Virtual Assistant. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. 19(1).
  6. Meyer, R., Gaskill, M., & Vu, P. (2015). Rating User Interface and Universal Instructional Design in MOOC Course Design. International Journal of Technologies in Higher Education, 12(1-2), 62-74
  7. Vu, P. (2015). What factors affect teachers using iPads in their classrooms? Issues and Trends in Educational Technology. 3(1).
  8. Vu, P., Crow, S., & Fredrickson, S. (2014). Using games in online education: Is it a winning strategy? Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. 17(8).
  9. Vu, P., & Fadde, P. (2014). A snapshot of technology integration training in teacher education programs. International Journal of Psychology: A Biopsychosocial Approach. 14, 139-150.
  10. Vu, P., & Fadde, P. (2014). Ring of engagement: A model for MOOC enrollment. Journal of Global Literacies, Technologies, and Emerging Pedagogies. 2(3), 240-247. 
  11. Vu, P., Cao, V., Vu, L., & Capero, J. (2014). Factors driving learner success in online professional development. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. 15 (3). 
  12. Fredrickson, S., Vu, P., & Crow, S. (2014). Availability and use of digital technologies in P-12 classrooms of selected countries. Issues and Trends in Educational Technology. 2(1).
  13. Vu, P., McIntyre, J ., & Cepero, J. (2014). Teachers' Use of the iPad in Classrooms and Their Attitudes toward Using It. Journal of Global Literacies, Technologies, and Emerging Pedagogies. 2(2), 58-74. 
  14. Vu, P., & Fadde, P. (2013). When to Talk, When to Chat: Student Interactions in Live Virtual Classrooms. Journal of Interactive Online Learning. 12(2), 41-52.
  15. Vu, P., & Vu, L. (2013). Videotape and reflection -based feedback to student teachers: A case study. Critical Issues in Teacher Education. 20, 5-13.
  16. Vu, P., & Fadde, P. (2012). Traits of effective instructors in an online setting. Bulletin of IEEE Technical Committee on Learning Technology. 14(4), 50-53.
  17. Howard, J., Vu, P., & Vu, L. (2012). How do undergraduate students use their iPads? Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom. 4(3), 5- 12.
  18. Vu, P., & Vu, L. (2012). Teaching English as a foreign language major to gifted students. The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies.18(2), 57- 66.
  19. Vu, P., & Vu, L. (2012). Techniques to bring humor and create a pleasant learning environment in ESL adult classroom. Journal of Research and Practice for Adult Literacy, Secondary, and Basic Education, 1(1), 50-53.
  20. Vu, P. (2011). Gifted students' profiles and their attitudes toward a gifted program: The case of Vietnam. Gifted and Talented International, 26(1), 81-87.
Special Collaborative Research Projects
  1. Vu, P., Harshbarger, D., Crow, S., & Henderson, S. (2019). Why STEM? Factors that influence gifted students’ choice of college majors. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science (IJTES), 3(2), 63-71.
  2. Adkins, M., Bice, M., Vu, P., & Rech, J. (2017) Leveling the playing field: Assessment of Gross Motor skills in low socioeconomic K-2 graders to their high socioeconomic counterparts. International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education (12-19). 
Book Chapters
  1. Vu, P., Knoell, C., Nebesniak, A & Strawhecker, J. (2016). Gamified – blended learning professional development: A descriptive case study In Martin, C., & Polly, D. (2016). Handbook of Research on Teacher Education and Professional Development (pp. 385-394). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
  2. Vu, P., & Gaskill, M. (2015). Can pre-service teachers create digital game-based activities without coding knowledge? In Russell, D., & Laffey, J. M. (2015). Handbook of Research on Gaming Trends in P-12 Education (pp. 1-664). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9629-7
  3. Vu, P., Fredrickson, S. , Hoehner, P. , & Ziebarth-Bovill, J. (2015). An examination of Pre-service teachers' attitudes towards game-based learning. In Russell, D., & Laffey, J. M. (2015). Handbook of Research on Gaming Trends in P-12 Education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9629-7
  4. Vu, P., Vu, L., Cao, V., & Fadde, P. (2014). An Exploratory Study in an Emerging approach to E-learning: MOOC. In M. Limbu & B. Gurung (Eds.), Emerging pedagogy in the networked knowledge society: Practice integrating social media and globalization (162-174). IGI Global.
  5. Fadde, P., & Vu, P. (2014). Blended Online Learning: Misconceptions, Benefits, and Challenges. In P. Lowenthal., C. S. York & J. Richardson (Eds.), Online Learning: Common Misconceptions, Benefits, and Challenges. Nova Science Publisher.
Edited Book
  1. Bouchrika, I., Harrati, N., & Vu, P. (2018). Learner experience and usability in online education. IGI International.
  2. Vu, P., Fredrickson, S., & Moore C. (2017). Handbook of research on innovative pedagogies and technologies for online learning in higher education (Ed.). IGI International.​
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
  1. Vu, P., & Gaskill, S. (2018, July). Using Learning Analytics in Canvas to Support Online Learners. Paper presented at the Instructure Conference- Keystone, CO.
  2. Lim, V., & Vu, P. (2018, Jan). Collaboration Strategy Simulation. Paper presented at the Future of Education Technology Conference - Orlando, FL.
  3. Vu, P., & Gaskill, S. (2018, April). Using Learning Analytics in Canvas to Improve Online Learning. Paper presented at the Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology Symposium - Lincoln, NE. 
  4. Vu, P., & Gaskill, S. (2018, March). Choice-based Learning. Paper presented at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association - Omaha, NE.
  5. Cook, J., & Vu, P. (2017, Nov). Using game-based learning as instructional strategies. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) - Orlando, Florida.
  6. Vu, P.,& Fredrickson, S. (2017, April). OER-Based Learning Materials for Graduate Courses: Preliminary Evaluation of Four Year’s Implementation.  Paper presented at the Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology Symposium - Lincoln, NE.
  7. Vu, P., Gaskill, M. (2017, Nov). Engaging Technologies and the Teaching Profession. Educators Rising Conference. University of Nebraska Kearney. Kearney, NE.
  8. Peterson, P., Mcpherson, J. & Vu, P. (2016, Feb). Questing to inclusion: Using gamification in course design to support critical thinking. Paper presented at the Association of Educators Conference - Chicago, IL.
  9. Vu, P.,& Fredrickson, S. (2016, April). Adaptive learning: Are we there yet? Paper presented at the Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology Symposium - Lincoln, NE.
  10. Fredrickson, S ., & Vu, P. (2015, November). Virtual Assistant in Online Learning Courses. Paper presented at the Annual Online Learning Consortium International Conference - Florida.
  11. Vu, P., Gaskill, M., & Fredrickson, S. (2014, November). Peer Review in Online Leaning. Paper presented at the Annual Online Learning Consortium International Conference - Florida.
  12. Nguyen, H., Vu, P., Vu, L.,& Nguyen, T. (2014, May). A Move From Version 1.0 to Version 2.0 of An Open Online EFL Learning Program. Paper presented at the JALCALL conference - Japan.
  13. Vu, P.,& Fredrickson, S. (2014, April). A Description and Analysis of the Transformation of an Online Learning Course from 1.0 to 2.0 Version. Paper presented at the Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology Symposium - Lincoln, NE.
  14. Vu, P.,& Fadde, P. (2014, Feb). Technology Integration Training in Illinois and Nebraska Teacher Education Programs. Paper presented at the  Association of Teacher Educators Conference - St. Louis, MO.
  15. Vu, P. (2013, Feb). What Makes an Effective Online Instructor? Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference - Atlanta, GA.
  16. Fadde, P., & Vu, P. (2012, Feb). Backchannel in an Adobe Connect Class. Paper presented at the Midwest Education Technology Conference - St. Louis, MO.
  17. Vu, P., & Howard, J. (2012, Feb). Reflection and Videotape-Based Feedback to Student Teachers. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference - San Antonio, TX.
  18. Howard, J., & Vu, P. (2012, Feb). Changing Faces: A Reflection on Cultural Competencies in Education. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference - San Antonio, TX.
  19. Vu, P., & Howard, J. (2011, August). Multi- dimensional Evaluation of Teacher: a New Approach to Teacher Evaluation. Paper presented at the     Association of Teacher Educators Conference- Philadelphia, PA.
  20. Phi Delta Kappa Panel Presentation on international education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. March 29, 2011.
  21. A combination of asynchronous and synchronous online ESL learning at the Southern Illinois University 2012 Research Showcase.