iPads in Action II: More iPad Apps for Special Needs Students

Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 2674–2675

This Round Table session will highlight the continuing process used to identify additional appropriate iPad academic games and simulations for use in a high school cross-categorical classroom. The students have low to moderate cognitive functions,...

Can Games Create Culturally Competent, Disability-Aware Teachers?

Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1483–1487

In this article, a review of the need for training culturally-competent, disability-aware teachers is outlined. The article suggests teacher education may use games to fill the gap. Characteristics of an effective program are outlined, techniques...

Technology-Integrated, Inclusive, Standards-Based Lessons for All Teacher Education Programs

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 4872–4874

Reform efforts, designed to improve student achievement, focus on the use of academic standards to improve the achievement levels of students. These reform efforts include the area of technology literacy. These changes have made it necessary to...

Topics: Teachers, Achievement, Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Students

Inclusive Thematic Activities that Emphasize Diversity for Integration into Methods Classes

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 685–686

One method for integrating technology into teacher education methods courses is through the use of model lessons, designed to serve as examples of effective ways for integrating technology. This article provides examples of technology-integrated,...

Selected Technology-Infused Thematic Activities to Integrate into Elementary and Special Education Teacher Education Programs

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2229–2231

This paper is a description of various techniques for integrating technology skills into thematic units for use by pre-service teachers in teacher education programs involving elementary and special education preparation classes. Numerous software...

Topics: Integration, Elementary Education, Educational Technology, Social Studies, Social Sciences

Around the World with Accessible Mathematics Games: Twelve Accessible Mathematics Games from Different Ethnic Groups

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 1826–1831

Abstract: Ethnic games can be a tool used by teachers to enhance mathematics instruction while helping students to develop an awareness and respect for other ethnic groups. The games, in a modified format, lend themselves to teaching basic math...

Using the Web to Provide Parent Progress Reports on Standards for All Students

Kevin Anderson; Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2442–2444

Reporting for students and parents of progress on academic standards is becoming a necessity in most school districts. Kenosha Unified School District is developing a comprehensive program to provide this for parents of students in both general and ...

Topics: Teachers, Schools, Video, Students

Electronic Curriculum Development and Assessment

Kevin Anderson; Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 463–466

This poster demonstration by Kenosha (WI) Schools will show screen shots from a Filemaker Pro curriculum database representing the official academic curriculum of the district, provide samples of grade reporting formats using Easy Grade Pro, and ...

Topics: Curriculum, Schools

Wearable Technology: It Has a Place in Schools

Cindy Anderson; Anderson Kevin

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (Mar 05, 2017) pp. 1125–1128

Abstract: Wearable technology presents an opportunity for individuals to improve their standard of living. There are many devices such fit wristbands, smart watches, mood clothing, and even 3D printed exoskeletons that provide a benefit for schools....

Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Special Education / Assistive Technology, Wearable Technologies

Case Study Results of Technology Integration in a Pre-service Learning Disabilities Class

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 3592–3598

Preservice teachers at the beginning of a learning disabilities methods course, were given two case studies of students with learning disabilities and asked to describe how to facilitate the integration of these students in the general education...

Student Perceptions of a Special Education Technology Class Offered Via Video with Laptops

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 4976–4984

Abstract: An assistive technology class was offered simultaneously on two university campuses, with students using laptops loaded with the same special education software on each campus. Focus groups surveyed students' perceptions of success of...

Using Technology in Field Experience in Regular and Special Education

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (2000) pp. 1478–1486

Preliminary results of a study designed to measure the effectiveness of two Funding for Results grants at Southeast Missouri State University are shared. These grants allowed the purchase of computer equipment and software that was used by Block...

Topics: Computers, Preservice Teacher Education, Software, Educational Technology, Students

Piloting iPad Applications for High School Special Needs Students

Kevin Anderson; Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2456–2457

This Round Table session will highlight the process used to identify appropriate iPad academic games and simulations for use in a high school cross-categorical classroom. The classroom is made up of 5 students, grades 9-12, who were previously...

Calculation and Culture: Adapted Accessible Mathematics Games from Different Countries

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 4206–4210

Accessible games can enhance mathematics instruction for students at risk of failure. This poster session will demonstrate several ethnic games that were developed and researched with inclusive fourth grades. These games, adapted to teach...

Using Technology-Integrated Lessons for Inclusive Classrooms as Demonstrations in Methods Courses

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 3176–3177

This presentation will demonstrate several thematic, technology-integrated lessons that were developed by the presenters and used in their teacher-education methods courses for both regular and special education majors. These lessons were designed...

Topics: Educational Technology, Teachers, Computers

Accessible Ethnic Mathematics Games 2012

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2449–2455

Students can master mathematics skills while enjoying themselves. They can become familiar with other cultures as they play games used in other cultures. This poster session presents several mathematics games developed by the authors using...

Including Universal Design in a Learning Disabilities Methods Class

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 3956–3963

Preservice teachers, at the beginning of a learning disabilities methods course, were given a survey of their skills for integrating special education technology that is useful for creating universally designed lessons. The survey was developed from ...

Study of UDL-Based Mathematics Games in Three Inclusive Fourth Grade Classrooms

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 2676–2683

A study was done assessing the effectiveness of 2 games designed using an authoring system with features that follow universal design for learning principles. These games were tested in 3 inclusive fourth grade classrooms. Students were...

Universally Designed Math Games Designed for Different Ethnic Groups

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 4985–4992

This session will show 8 ethnic games, developed to reinforce mathematics instruction and accessible to all students. These games are designed with Intellimathics and have been used successfully in inclusive classrooms. The presentation will...

Development of a Joint School Librarian/Technology Specialist MA

Cindy Anderson; Barbara Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 1301–1303

The separate roles of school media specialist and technology specialist in today’s schools are beginning to blurr in their distinct responsibilities toward students. This presentation will outline the development of a unique Master of Arts degree...

Topics: Distance/Flexible Education, Information Literacy Education (Library & Media Science)

An Unexpected Partnership: Benefits of Sharing Web 2.0 Knowledge Between a Public School and Teacher Education

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 3970–3973

Abstract: An unplanned partnership has developed between Oak Park School District and Roosevelt University, centered around a variety of Web 2.0 products. Each institution has been able to benefit by sharing knowledge of developing Web 2.0 programs ...

Using the iPad as a Tool for a UDL Native American Culture Lesson

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 1802–1803

Students with disabilities are required to participate in high stakes testing under the Common Core Standards. These standards lend themselves to thematic instruction to teach literacy and mathematics. Native American cultural competence can be...

Topics: Standards, Assistive Technology, social studies education, Inclusive Education, K-12 Teachers and School Leaders Related

Makerspace Assistive Technology with a First Grader: Look What I Made for Grandma

Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 2185–2190

Disability scooters can be unnoticed in a crowded space, so users with a disability can often be cut off or even overtaken by the crowd. This presentation will present a case study of a first grader using makerspace items to create assistive...

Topics: special education, Assistive Technology, Maker (Formerly Engineering Education)

iPads in Action III: iPad Apps and the Common Core for Special Needs Students

Kevin Mark Anderson; Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 2710–2711

This Round Table session will highlight the process used to identify appropriate iPad academic tools, games, and simulations for use in a high school cross-categorical classroom. The classroom is made up of 9 students, grades 9-12, who were...

Topics: K-12 Teachers and School Leaders Related

Effects of Technology Integration in a Preservice Learning Disabilities Class

Cindy L. Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 4158–4162

Students in a learning disabilities methods course were surveyed on their ability to use and incorporate assistive technology following integrated technology training in their class. Results are reported on their ability to operate computers and...

Topics: Research Methods, Learning Disabilities

Standards-Based, Inclusive Thematic Activities that Emphasize Diversity: Integration in Methods Classes

Cindy L. Anderson; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 4163–4166

One method for integrating technology into teacher education methods courses is through the use of model lessons, designed to serve as examples of effective ways for integrating technology. This article provides four lessons that have been used in...

Topics: Inclusive Education, Teaching Methods, Teachers, Educational Technology, Integration

The impact of conceptual models and cooperative learning on the development of mental models for proportions

Cindy Lou Anderson

(1997) pp. 1–193

This study investigated the effect of cooperative learning and a computer-based conceptual model on the achievement and mental models that students have for mathematical proportions. The sample was drawn from a midwest school district. A total of 63 ...

Meeting NCATE Standards for Technology Integration: Survey Results of Technology Integration in an Elementary Education MAT Program

Arlene Borthwick; Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 1492–1493

This article is a report on findings of a survey that was given as a pre- and post-test of an introductory technology in education course. Introduction to Technology in Education was integrated into two other courses. In general, students...

Topics: Computers, Educational Technology

The Development of Special Education Technology and Technology Integration in Special Education Teacher Education

Cindy L. Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 4867–4871

Is Technology Instruction in Teacher Education Programs Too Narrow to Meet Current Needs?

Cindy Anderson; Cindy McPherson; Elizabeth Dalton

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 2343–2353

Technology instruction in teacher education today must address the diverse learning needs of the full range of students who are increasingly present in the general education classroom. Several recent initiatives in the field of general education...

Selected Thematic Activities Designed to Integrate Technology into Both Special and Regular Teacher Education Courses

Cindy L. Anderson; Kevin M. Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3897–3898

With the emphasis on technology integration, teacher educators, both special and regular education, can use demonstration lessons, integrated into their methods courses, to illustrate effective ways for integrating technology into special and...

Topics: Elementary Education, Educational Technology, Software, Preservice Teacher Education, Inclusive Education

The Development of a Data Bankof Mathematics Performance Tasks for All Students

Cindy L. Anderson; Kevin M. Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (1999) p. 926

"The Development of an Electronic Data Bank ofPerformance Tasks in Mathematics for All Students" provided teachersand teacher education students in southeast Missouri with training increating mathematics performance tasks to prepare their students...

Topics: Educational Technology, Mathematics, Assessment, Training, Students

Teachers' Perceptions of Accessible Ethnic Games

Kevin M. Anderson; Cindy L. Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 1350–1353

Intellimathics can be used for developing accessible mathematics games. In this paper, several ethnic games will be described which have been developed to help reinforce mathematics skills. These games were presented to teachers during a teacher...

Addressing Technology Standards Within an Alternative Certification Special Education Methods Course

Cindy L. Anderson; Kevin M. Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3894–3896

This paper reports on a study designed to measure the effects on an alternative special education certification cohort during one semester in which they received a technology-integrated methods course. Students were given a survey adapted from the...

Topics: Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Learning Disabilities

A Response to Technology Integration in Teacher Education for Merit, Tenure, and, Promotion

Cindy L. Anderson; David Starrett

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2649–2654

An effort by a committee at Southeast Missouri State University to provide support to faculty infusing technology into their teaching led to the creation of a document that provided suggested guidelines for judging these efforts in merit, tenure,...

Topics: Faculty, Educational Technology

Inclusive Technology Around the World

Cindy Anderson; Susan Gronseth; Elizabeth Dalton; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (Mar 05, 2017) pp. 2514–2515

This presentation was a face-to-face and online international discussion of issues pertaining to technology for individuals with disabilities. This round table was sponsored by SITE?s Special Education SIG, Assistive Technology SIG, and ISTE?s...

Topics: International Education, Special Education / Assistive Technology, Universal Design for Learning

A Partnership for Training Teachers: Using Technology-Rich Cohorts

Daniel Ryan; Kathy Onarheim; Cindy L. Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1916–1918

Transforming Learning and Teacher Preparation through Technology-Rich Cohorts is a Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers for Technology grant awarded to National-Louis University. This university is working with three school districts, Milwaukee Public...

Topics: Teachers, Schools

Family and Related Service Partnerships in Home Computer Decision-Making

Howard P. Parette; Cindy L. Anderson

Special Services in the Schools Vol. 17, No. 1 (2001) pp. 97–113

Provides a review of literature related to perceptions of home computers held by various cultural groups. Argues that families vary in their degree of involvement in working with professionals to make decisions about home computers. Describes...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Higher Education: Possibilities, Pitfalls & Practices

Elizabeth Dalton; Susie Gronseth; Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (Mar 05, 2017) pp. 1501–1506

The framework of Universal Design for Learning offers guidance and opportunity for post-secondary institutions to diversify instructional practices and environments to address the varied needs of today?s learners. Legislation supports the...

Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Special Education / Assistive Technology, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies

Using Technology with Students with Mild Disabilities: A Review of Literature

Cindy L. Anderson; Susan Cherup; Kevin M. Anderson

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 9, No. 3 (September 2009) pp. 337–355

This article presents a review of the research on technology integration in the area of literacy for individuals with mild disabilities. It describes relevant legislation, including how special education technology is impacted by the No Child Left...

Topics: Learning Disabilities, Learning Outcomes, Inclusive Education, Teaching Methods, Instructional Materials, Curriculum, Software, Change, Literacy, Accessibility, Mathematics, Integration, Multimedia, Educational Technology

Inclusive Instructional Design Efforts Around the World

Elizabeth Dalton; Susie Gronseth; Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson; Aashna Khurana

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 2579–2581

A roundtable discussion sponsored by SITE’s Universal Design for Learning SIG, Special Education SIG, Assistive Technology SIG, and ISTE’s Inclusive Learning International PLN. The hosting groups invite those interested in global instructional...

Topics: special education, Assistive Technology, Universal Design for Learning

The Impact of Technology Use in Special Education Field Experience on Preservice Teachers' Perceived Technology Expertise

Cindy L. Anderson; Beverly Petch-Hogan

Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 16, No. 3 (2001) pp. 27–44

Eight preservice special education teachers participated in a technology-rich field experience with students with disabilities. Preservice teachers felt as a result of their field experience that their knowledge of computers increased, they were...

Special Education/Inclusive Technology Activities Globally

Cindy Anderson; Susan Gronseth; Elizabeth Dalton; Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) p. 2155

This round table will be sponsored by SITE’s Special Education SIG, Assistive Technology SIG, UDL SIG, and ISTE’s Inclusive Learning International Personal Learning Group. The hosting groups invite anyone interested in global technology access and...

Topics: special education, Assistive Technology, Universal Design for Learning

Using School District Standards to Develop Thematic Lessons for Electronic Portfolios

Cindy L. Anderson; Joan Briscoe; Beth Ann Smith

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 3–8

The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) suggests that teacher education institutions require portfolios as a method for demonstrating that their preservice teachers have mastered NCATE standards including those...

Topics: Portfolios, Preservice Teacher Education, Standards, Educational Technology, Teachers

Integrating Digital Games and Simulations Into Teacher Education

David Gibson; Pamela Redmond; Gerald Knezek; Ana Donaldson; Cindy Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1141–1142

The National Technology Leadership Coalition in partnership with the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, will discuss ideas for the first in a series of handbooks designed to improve teacher education programs, policy and...

After PT3: Results of a Survey of Technology Use by Beginning Elementary Education Teachers

Cindy Anderson; Paula Neville; Leunda Hemphill; Todd Lojeski

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3161–3163

This paper is a study of an elementary education PT3 cohort during their first years of teaching. This cohort was previously given a survey measuring their technology skills during the PT3 grant period. Using this measure, these post-PT3 teachers...

Topics: Educational Technology, Elementary Education

simSchool Simulations in Teacher Education and Professional Development

David Gibson; Kevin Anderson; Cindy Anderson; Lucy Bush; Jeffrey Hall; Holly Diehl; Pamela Redmond

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 2585–2588

This panel will present diverse perspectives on field-based research and experiences with the integration of simSchool in undergraduate teacher education courses and teacher professional development. The session will present a brief overview of the...

"Using the Sound Reader and Sound Card Print Lite with Students with Disabilities

Kensuke Fukushima; Cindy L. Anderson; Shigeru Ikuta; Takahide Ezoe; Kevin M Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 5068–5073

The Sound Reader, a device designed to read an audio bar code produced with a free Windows program, Sound Card Printer Lite, has been used successfully with students with disabilities in Japan and the United States. The device was designed by...

A Study of the Effects of the Accelerated Reader Program on Fifth Grade Students' Reading Achievement Growth

Cindy M. Melton; Bobbie C. Smothers; Eugene Anderson; Ray Fulton; William H. Replogle; Lisa Thomas

Reading Improvement Vol. 41, No. 1 (Mar 22, 2004)

The purpose of this study was to compare the reading achievement growth of fifth grade students following a year of participation in the Accelerated Reader program with the reading achievement growth of fifth grade students who did not participate...

Building Learning Communities to Increase Faculty and Preservice Teacher Use of Technology

Arlene C. Borthwick; Melissa E. Pierson; Cindy L. Anderson; Joyce L. Morris; Sandra A. Lathem; Holly Buckland Parker

Journal of Computing in Teacher Education Vol. 21, No. 1 (2004) pp. 23–32

Effective learning communities connect members so that they can share knowledge and experience. This article examines the process and outcomes of building learning communities to increase faculty and preservice teacher use of technology through PT...