Ementoring in a Special Education Technology Methods Class

Kevin Anderson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 3618–3620

An ementoring relationship between teacher interns and students is presented. Attendees will be shown activities that were developed and converse with participants. Participants will discuss the successes and needed improvements of the project and...

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...

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

Using Cal Poly Pomona's Blackboard E-Learning Environment to Teach Capstone Design Courses

Kevin Anderson; Jawaharlal Mariappan

E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1690–1695

This paper will present the use of Cal Poly Pomona's Blackboard E-based Learning Center to teach capstone senior level design courses. This paper shows examples of how the Blackboard Learning Management System can be used to aid in the instruction...

Topics: Administration, Assessment, Designing, Developing, and Assessing E-Learning

The Emperor’s new clothes? A meta-study of education technology policies in Ireland, North and South (1996–2006)

Kevin Marshall; John Anderson

Computers & Education Vol. 50, No. 2 (February 2008) pp. 463–474

In this paper, we asked whether or not it matters if policy direction for embedding digital technology in education is aligned with the locus of control of curriculum reform and of teachers’ professional development. We created a simple control...

Language: English

The relationship of course relevance, online features, and perceived learner readiness with corporate employee satisfaction with eLearning

Kevin Curtis Anderson

The relationship of course@relevance, online features, and perceived learner readiness with corporate employee satisfaction with eLearning (2005) pp. 1–84

This study used a correlational design to test corporate employees' satisfaction with eLearning related to course relevance, online features, and perceived learner readiness. Employees from a large, Midwest-based publishing sector company delivering ...

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

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

Making the Case for Mobility: Enhancing Overall Developmental Skills of Students with Physical Impairments

Joni L. Baldwin; Stacy Euteneur; Kevin Anderson

Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services Vol. 23, No. 1 (2004) pp. 33–41

Children learn through movement and interactions with their environment and/or with others. For children who have physical limitations, this natural developmental process is affected. The use of assistive technology to enhance movement,...

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

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

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...

Development of an Evidence-based Professional Learning Program Informed by Online Teachers' Self-efficacy and Threshold Concepts

Kevin Gosselin; Maria Northcote; Daniel Reynaud; Peter Kilgour; Malcolm Anderson; Chris Boddey

Online Learning Journal Vol. 20, No. 3 (Jul 08, 2016)

As online education continues to expand across varied educational sectors, so does the demand for professional development programs to guide academic teaching staff through the processes of developing their capacities to design and teach online...

Development of an Evidence-Based Professional Learning Program Informed by Online Teachers' Self- Efficacy and Threshold Concepts

Kevin P. Gosselin; Maria Northcote; Daniel Reynaud; Peter Kilgour; Malcolm Anderson; Chris Boddey

Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks Vol. 20, No. 3 (2016) pp. 178–194

As online education continues to expand across varied educational sectors, so does the demand for professional development programs to guide academic teaching staff through the processes of developing their capacities to design and teach online...

Inclusive Instructional Design and UDL Around the World

Susie Gronseth; Elizabeth Dalton; Radhike Khanna; Boris Alvarez; Irma Iglesias; Paola Vergara; Jeanne Carey Ingle; Heather Pacheco-Guffrey; Debra Bauder; Katherine Cooper; Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson; Vivian Intatano; Peggy Semingson; Kathryn Pole; Kerry Armstrong; Brenda Boreham; Terri Mack; Lisa Harris; Dave Edyburn; Janet Arndt; Britt Tatman Ferguson; Nili Luo; Lindsay Yearta

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1–5

This UDL-focused symposium features scholars from around the world who are chapter authors in the upcoming book (Routledge) titled Universal Access Through Inclusive Instructional Design: International Perspectives on UDL (for more information about ...

Topics: Equity & Social Justice, International Education, Universal Design for Learning

Using UDL-related methods in education, teacher training, and job-development for young women with developmental disabilities in India

Susie Gronseth; Elizabeth Dalton; Boris Alvarez; Irma Iglesias; Paola Vergara; Jeanne Carey Ingle; Heather Pacheco-Guffrey; Debra Bauder; Katherine Cooper; Cindy Anderson; Kevin Anderson; Vivian Intatano; Peggy Semingson; Kathryn Pole; Kerry Armstrong; Brenda Boreham; Terri Mack; Lisa Harris; Dave Edyburn; Janet Arndt; Britt Tatman Ferguson; Nili Luo; Lindsay Yearta

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 245–249

Abstract Disability support in India for persons with developmental disabilities has been ignored or hidden for generations due to cultural and social pressures and beliefs. Recently, however, long-held social norms have begun to change through...

Topics: International Education, Equity & Social Justice, Universal Design for Learning

Professional Development to Support TPACK Technology Integration: The Initial Learning Trajectories of Thirteen Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Educators

Paul M. Morsink; Michelle Schira Hagerman; Anne Heintz; D Matthew Boyer; Robin Harris; Kristen Kereluik; Douglas K. Hartman; Anne Wood; Amber White; Carmen Woodruff; Tracey Anderson; Shelly Goldstein; Beth Hamm; Cindy Lewis; Paul Lewis; Cindy Mitchell; Jill Murphy; Lyn Rogers; Anne Sherrieb; Tammy Siegler; Kevin Withey

Journal of Education Vol. 191, No. 2 (2011) pp. 3–16

This study examined the initial learning trajectories of 13 upper elementary teachers as they developed technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge during a 7-month professional development program to integrate technology into classroom...