Teaching and research interests: Web development, digital Imaging, digital communication, computers as social actors
(intelligent user interfaces), and instructional technology (Learning Management Systems
and interactive rich media for teaching/training).
Sam Jennings earned his B.A. degree in sociology and a second B.A. with a double major
in computer science and business administration from Mary Baldwin College, his M.A.
in Instructional Technology, and Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology from
Virginia Tech. He is an experienced webmaster, system engineer, and eLearning consultant
for a variety of organizations including industry (fortune 100, 500 and Global 2000
companies), health care, local government, law enforcement, and technical schools.
In addition to experience in the field, he has taught computer science at both the
high school and community college levels and maintains certification to teach k-12
computer science in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
His course website is www.samjennings.org. Sam Jennings currently serves as the Media Studies Coordinator for our School.
Publications and Research
Ragan, E. D., Jennings, S. R., Massey, J. D., Doolittle, P. E. (2014). Unregulated use of laptops over time in
large lecture classes. Computers & Education, Volume 78, Pages 78–86.
Jennings, S. R., Cennamo, K. (2014). Structured Design Strategies for Attitude Instruction. Blacksburg Virginia: 2014 Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy.
Jennings, S. R., Blevins, S., Ruff, C. (2012). Eportfolios: Benefits and Challenges of Fostering Student Growth Through The Development
of Electronic Portfolios From A Faculty Perspective (6th ed., vol. 2, pp. 5). The AAEEBL Learner.