Wenting Zou

Dr. Wenting Zou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education at Penn State University's College of Education. Her research focuses on educational technology, learning analytics, and digital literacy education. She investigates how interactive tools like chatbots, MOOC platforms, and augmented reality can enhance learning outcomes and address challenges such as cyberbullying and dark pattern awareness.

Her work emphasizes cross-cultural studies, teacher professional development, and at-risk student engagement. Notable projects include developing social media literacy inventories, analyzing MOOC participant dynamics via social network analysis, and designing problem-based learning environments with multimedia integration. Dr. Zou collaborates with educators and youth to co-create solutions for real-world educational challenges.

Her publications span topics from chatbot-assisted cyberbullying prevention to the effectiveness of wikis in project-based learning. While no scientific awards are listed here, her contributions reflect a commitment to bridging technology and pedagogy for equitable education access.

Advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, though her CV indicates involvement with longitudinal studies and collaborative design projects. Dr. Zou's work often intersects with global educational initiatives, particularly in the global South.