The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of undergraduate students enrolled in four asynchronous online agriculture education courses during the Fall semester of 2023 offered at one southeastern United States four-year public post-secondary institution regarding the use of X (formerly Twitter) during the first four weeks of asynchronous undergraduate agriculture education classes in reducing transactional distance, and potentially benefiting student connectivity and learning. The quasi-experimental mixed methods study aimed to answer the research questions: 1. To what extent does the use of X during the first four weeks of classes in asynchronous undergraduate agriculture education courses impact the students' perceptions of transactional distance related to learning as measured by the Classroom Community Scale? 2. To what extent does the use of X during the first four weeks of classes in asynchronous undergraduate agriculture education courses impact the students' perceptions of transactional distance related to connectedness as measured by the Classroom Community Scale and assessed based on participants' open-ended responses? The Classroom Community Scale (CCS) and an open-ended questionnaire were used to determine students' perceptions of using X to create connectedness and learning, therefore reducing transactional distance. The quantitative results indicated no statistically significant difference in the groups of students using X and not using X in student perceptions of reducing transactional distance. The qualitative feedback provided by the participants regarding their experiences with using X in the course assignments and how it affected their connection with course content, peers, and the instructor showed slightly more positive feedback than negative feedback. Due to a limited time frame and sample set, continued research is recommended using a larger data set and an increased length of student engagement. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]