Biography

Dr. Scott Vann, Assistant Professor of Teaching for the Department of Management of Information Systems in the Fogelman College of Business & Economics at the University of Memphis. Dr. Vann obtained his doctorate in Instructional Design & Technology, as well as a master’s in Management of Information Systems, both from the University of Memphis. His research focus is on gamification-based learning, with a particular emphasis on flow theory. His research has been published in leading instructional design and technology journals, including the Journal of Formative Design in Learning and the Journal of Learner and User Experience Research. Additionally, Dr. Vann has contributed chapters to Open Educational Resource (OER) textbooks. He currently teaches graduate courses such as Business Machine Learning, Web Analytics and Fundamentals of Data Analytics for the MSIS program. Prior to his full-time teaching career, Dr. Vann held various administrative positions within the University of Memphis, most recently as the Director of Digital Learning.

Education

Research

Publications

Tawfik, A., Fowlin, J., Kelley, K., Anderson, M., & Vann, S. (2019) Supporting Case-Based Reasoning in Pharmacy Through Case Sequencing. Journal of Formative Design in Learning, (3), 111-122.

Vann, S. W. & Tawfik, A. A. (2020). Flow Theory and Learning Experience Design in Gamified Learning Environments. In M. Schmidt, A. A. Tawfik, I. Jahnke, & Y. Earnshaw (Eds.), Learner and User Experience Research: An Introduction for the Field of Learning Design & Technology. EdTech Books

Conference Presentations and Proceedings | National/International Presentations (select from last five years only)

Vann, S, Schwarz, B., & Perry C. (2022, October). How to Embrace an LMS Migration in the Middle of an Academic Year. Featured presentation at EDUCAUSE 2022, Denver, CO.

Vann, S., Kennedy, L., & Burton, J. (2022, October). Canvas Admin Panel for Chief Learning Officers. Featured panel session at EDUCAUSE 2022, Denver, CO.

Schwarz, B., Vann, S., & Sharpe, K. (2022, October). Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes, Turn and Face the Change: Maximizing LMS and Technology Support Transitions. Poster session at at EDUCAUSE 2022, Denver, CO.

Vann, S, Schwarz, B., & Morales, E. (July 2022). Full Steam Ahead: Embracing an LMS Transition during a Pandemic. Featured session at United States Distance Learning Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

Vann, S. (2020, October). Competency-based Corporate Partnerships. Featured virtual panel at the Desire2Learn Fusion Annual Conference, Toronto, ON.

Vann, S., Schwarz, B., & Sharpe, K. (2020, August). Balancing Artificial Intelligence with Human Intelligence to Promote Student Success in Corporate Education Partnerships. Featured virtual showcase at the Desire2Learn Fusion Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA

Sharpe, K., Vann., S., &. Schwarz, B. (2020, June). Facilitating LiFElong Learning: Meeting Learners’ Needs Through Creative Partnerships and Pathways. Featured present and reflect virtual session at the Online Learning Consortium Innovate 2020, Chicago, IL.

Sharpe, K., Vann., S., &. Schwarz, B. (2019, November). The Stages of LiFE: The Process of Designing a Gamified, Competency-Based Online Education Program. Featured discovery session at the Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2019, Orlando, FL.

Vann., S. & Schwarz, B. (2019, November). The Stages of LiFE: The Process of Designing a Gamified, Competency-Based Online Education Program. Featured research showcase at the Association of Educational Communications and Technology Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Sharpe, K., Vann., S., Schwarz, B., & Brafford, C. (2019, November). The Process of Designing a Competency-Based Online Education Program for Corporate Partnerships. Featured workshop session at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning Annual Convention, Chicago, IL

Vann, S., Irwin., R., & Sharpe., K (July, 2019) The Stages of LiFE: The Process of Designing a Competency-Based Online Education Program using D2L. Featured showcase at the Desire2Learn Fusion Annual Conference Orlando, FL.

Irwin, R., Brafford, C., Vann, S., & Schwarz, B., (2019, May) The Stages of LIFE: The Process of Designing a Competency-Based Online Education Program using D2L. Featured session at the D2L Skills Connection Summit, Boston, MA.

Tawfik, A & Vann, S. (2019, April). Supporting Case-Based Reasoning in Pharmacy Through Case Sequencing. Featured research session at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON.

Tawfik, A & Vann, S. (2018, October). Rethinking The Role of the Library in an Era of Inquiry- Based Learning. Featured research session at the Association of Educational Communications and Technology Annual Convention, Kansas, MO.

Conference Presentations and Proceedings | Regional/State Presentations (selected from the last five years)

Vann, S. (2020, October). Improving Student Engagement in Virtual Environments. Virtual session presented at West TN K-12 STEM Hub, Memphis, TN.

Vann, S. (2018, August). Student engagement strategies for online learning. Session presented at TN Summer Academy, Nashville, TN.

Vann, S. (2017, July). Using rubrics in your online courses. Session presented at TN eCampus Summer Retreat, Nashville, TN.