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Papers by Brian Wojcik
Supplemental material, JDPS-01-18-0006R2_Appendix for Recommendations for a National Research Age... more Supplemental material, JDPS-01-18-0006R2_Appendix for Recommendations for a National Research Agenda in UDL: Outcomes From the UDL-IRN Preconference on Research by Sean J. Smith, Kavita Rao, K. Alisa Lowrey, J. Emmett Gardner, Eric Moore, Kimberly Coy, Matthew Marino and Brian Wojcik in Journal of Disability Policy Studies
Journal of Special Education Technology, 2003
Although models have been proposed to guide the important work of school teams as they implement ... more Although models have been proposed to guide the important work of school teams as they implement the assistive technology consideration process, little understanding exists as to how these models relate to recommended practices for educational assessment. This article proposes a comparison between educational assessment practices and four selected models of the assistive technology consideration process that are documented in the literature. The strengths and limitations of the assistive technology consideration models are discussed and recommendations for future research and practices are presented.
Recently new ways of administering course evaluations have moved to an online format. There have ... more Recently new ways of administering course evaluations have moved to an online format. There have been advantages and drawbacks to online course evaluations as compared to paper-pencil evaluations. One of the greatest concerns with online course evaluations is the lower response rates compared to paper-pencil surveys. This research study aims to find out whether those concerns are legitimate by examining the students' response rate to a new online course evaluation implemented at a small size public university in the United States. Investigating variables such as class format, class level, and class size, there were no statistically significant results, suggesting these factors did not play a role in students' response rates. What potential factors may have played a role in these results will be further discussed.
Journal of Disability Policy Studies
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that continues to receive increased attention ... more Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that continues to receive increased attention at federal and state levels. The benefits of UDL include providing an approach to curriculum and instructional design that creates flexible instructional goals, methods, materials, and assignments. Despite the growing popularity of UDL in national policies, measuring the implementation of the UDL framework remains elusive. In March 2017, the research committee of the Universal Design for Learning–Implementation and Research Network (UDL-IRN) convened a preconference of researchers and practitioners to discuss and make recommendations for a national research agenda. Four workgroups address issues related to UDL. These included (a) operationalizing and applying UDL, (b) instruments for the measurement of UDL, (c) teacher education/professional development (PD) in UDL, and (d) UDL tools, technologies, and resources. The results of the workgroups’ effort to identify issues and strategic acti...
Journal of Special Education Technology
Assistive technology consideration and implementation is often limited by the technology experien... more Assistive technology consideration and implementation is often limited by the technology experience and knowledge of the education professionals involved in the process. The creation of a toolkit containing highly useful technologies may assist education professionals in this process. This article discusses a systematic method for creating a technology toolkit for use with students having mental retardation. Implications and future directions are discussed.
TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2007
Building the capacity of education professionals to make effective assistive technology (AT) deci... more Building the capacity of education professionals to make effective assistive technology (AT) decisions requires varying supports. One effective approach used in Central Illinois is to develop and maintain user groups comprising skilled practitioners and those interested in developing new AT skill sets. What are the key questions to consider when developing AT user groups? What makes an AT user group successful?
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2007
Abstract This article presents contextual background for the preparation of teachers to effective... more Abstract This article presents contextual background for the preparation of teachers to effectively use assistive technology (AT) with students with disabilities. A brief description of student uses of technology is presented, noting how students have changed in their understanding and use of information technologies. The role of AT is then presented, linking the role of special education professionals in today's schools with current teacher preparation practices. Discrepancies are noted between what is needed to best serve ...
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2013
This article explores the potential of User Groups as a professional development venue for early ... more This article explores the potential of User Groups as a professional development venue for early childhood educators in developing operational and functional competence in using hardware and software components of an Assistive Technology (AT) Toolkit. User Groups are composed of varying numbers of participants having an interest in technology, and are led by one or more skilled facilitators who meet with participants across time to help them acquire and demonstrate new technology skill sets. A series of these groups were conducted with seven early education professionals serving young preschool children who were at risk or who had disabilities. The impact of these User Groups was examined using self-reports subsequent to User Group participation. Specific data were collected regarding the types of technologies that had been used, and the types of classroom instructional products that had been created and implemented in classrooms using the technologies. A discussion of the value of User Groups is presented.
Early Childhood Education Journal, May 1, 2013
Abstract This article presents a preliminary examination of the potential of Technology User Grou... more Abstract This article presents a preliminary examination of the potential of Technology User Groups as a professional development venue for early childhood education professionals in developing operational and functional competence in using hardware and software components of a Technology toolkit. Technology user groups are composed of varying numbers of participants having an interest in technology, and are led by one or more skilled facilitators who meet with participants across time to help them acquire and demonstrate ...
Advances in Special Education, 2000
Building capacity of education professionals to make effective assistive technology (AT) decision... more Building capacity of education professionals to make effective assistive technology (AT) decisions requires varying supports within school districts. One effective approach that has been used in Central Illinois is to develop and maintain user groups. Comprised of skilled practitioners and those interested in developing new AT skill sets, user groups are led by an individual having advanced AT competencies. Three different types of user groups are noted, including 'focused,' 'scaffolded,' and 'open-ended' allowing for flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of group members. Key components of user groups include (a) identification of core members and leadership roles, (b) resource commitments, (c) conducting meetings, and (d) outcomes monitoring. Key questions that must be considered are presented, along with sample agenda for successful user groups that have been conducted with education professionals.
Advances in Special Education Technology, 2015
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2013
Abstract This article presents a preliminary examination of the potential of Technology User Grou... more Abstract This article presents a preliminary examination of the potential of Technology User Groups as a professional development venue for early childhood education professionals in developing operational and functional competence in using hardware and software components of a Technology toolkit. Technology user groups are composed of varying numbers of participants having an interest in technology, and are led by one or more skilled facilitators who meet with participants across time to help them acquire and demonstrate ...
The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 2011
The National Educational Technology Plan of 2011 recognizes that schools need to embrace technolo... more The National Educational Technology Plan of 2011 recognizes that schools need to embrace technology on multiple levels to help students develop as 21st Century learners and as effective, contributing members of a global society. In realizing this vision, schools need to understand the role that assistive technology (AT) plays in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. AT provides the supports necessary to allow students with disabilities to increase or maintain their performance on a variety of tasks within school ...
Now in its second year, the Instructional Technology Passport System (ITPS) is a compliance syste... more Now in its second year, the Instructional Technology Passport System (ITPS) is a compliance system with authentic performance-based assessments designed to promote ethical and effective use of instructional technology among teacher candidates at Illinois State University. The ITPS consists of ten technological competencies that teacher education students must demonstrate during their regular coursework before being allowed to graduate. This paper will report on the progress, problems, and results of the system since ...
Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits is a collaborative publication of the Assistive Techno... more Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits is a collaborative publication of the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) and the Special education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center at Illinois State University. This publication is provided at no-cost to readers. It is a peerreviewed, cross-disability, transdisciplinary journal that publishes articles related to the benefits and outcomes of assistive technology (AT) across the lifespan. The journal's purposes are to (a) foster communication among vendors, AT Specialists, AT Consultants ...
Education and training in developmental disabilities, Mar 1, 2005
Supplemental material, JDPS-01-18-0006R2_Appendix for Recommendations for a National Research Age... more Supplemental material, JDPS-01-18-0006R2_Appendix for Recommendations for a National Research Agenda in UDL: Outcomes From the UDL-IRN Preconference on Research by Sean J. Smith, Kavita Rao, K. Alisa Lowrey, J. Emmett Gardner, Eric Moore, Kimberly Coy, Matthew Marino and Brian Wojcik in Journal of Disability Policy Studies
Journal of Special Education Technology, 2003
Although models have been proposed to guide the important work of school teams as they implement ... more Although models have been proposed to guide the important work of school teams as they implement the assistive technology consideration process, little understanding exists as to how these models relate to recommended practices for educational assessment. This article proposes a comparison between educational assessment practices and four selected models of the assistive technology consideration process that are documented in the literature. The strengths and limitations of the assistive technology consideration models are discussed and recommendations for future research and practices are presented.
Recently new ways of administering course evaluations have moved to an online format. There have ... more Recently new ways of administering course evaluations have moved to an online format. There have been advantages and drawbacks to online course evaluations as compared to paper-pencil evaluations. One of the greatest concerns with online course evaluations is the lower response rates compared to paper-pencil surveys. This research study aims to find out whether those concerns are legitimate by examining the students' response rate to a new online course evaluation implemented at a small size public university in the United States. Investigating variables such as class format, class level, and class size, there were no statistically significant results, suggesting these factors did not play a role in students' response rates. What potential factors may have played a role in these results will be further discussed.
Journal of Disability Policy Studies
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that continues to receive increased attention ... more Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that continues to receive increased attention at federal and state levels. The benefits of UDL include providing an approach to curriculum and instructional design that creates flexible instructional goals, methods, materials, and assignments. Despite the growing popularity of UDL in national policies, measuring the implementation of the UDL framework remains elusive. In March 2017, the research committee of the Universal Design for Learning–Implementation and Research Network (UDL-IRN) convened a preconference of researchers and practitioners to discuss and make recommendations for a national research agenda. Four workgroups address issues related to UDL. These included (a) operationalizing and applying UDL, (b) instruments for the measurement of UDL, (c) teacher education/professional development (PD) in UDL, and (d) UDL tools, technologies, and resources. The results of the workgroups’ effort to identify issues and strategic acti...
Journal of Special Education Technology
Assistive technology consideration and implementation is often limited by the technology experien... more Assistive technology consideration and implementation is often limited by the technology experience and knowledge of the education professionals involved in the process. The creation of a toolkit containing highly useful technologies may assist education professionals in this process. This article discusses a systematic method for creating a technology toolkit for use with students having mental retardation. Implications and future directions are discussed.
TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2007
Building the capacity of education professionals to make effective assistive technology (AT) deci... more Building the capacity of education professionals to make effective assistive technology (AT) decisions requires varying supports. One effective approach used in Central Illinois is to develop and maintain user groups comprising skilled practitioners and those interested in developing new AT skill sets. What are the key questions to consider when developing AT user groups? What makes an AT user group successful?
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2007
Abstract This article presents contextual background for the preparation of teachers to effective... more Abstract This article presents contextual background for the preparation of teachers to effectively use assistive technology (AT) with students with disabilities. A brief description of student uses of technology is presented, noting how students have changed in their understanding and use of information technologies. The role of AT is then presented, linking the role of special education professionals in today's schools with current teacher preparation practices. Discrepancies are noted between what is needed to best serve ...
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2013
This article explores the potential of User Groups as a professional development venue for early ... more This article explores the potential of User Groups as a professional development venue for early childhood educators in developing operational and functional competence in using hardware and software components of an Assistive Technology (AT) Toolkit. User Groups are composed of varying numbers of participants having an interest in technology, and are led by one or more skilled facilitators who meet with participants across time to help them acquire and demonstrate new technology skill sets. A series of these groups were conducted with seven early education professionals serving young preschool children who were at risk or who had disabilities. The impact of these User Groups was examined using self-reports subsequent to User Group participation. Specific data were collected regarding the types of technologies that had been used, and the types of classroom instructional products that had been created and implemented in classrooms using the technologies. A discussion of the value of User Groups is presented.
Early Childhood Education Journal, May 1, 2013
Abstract This article presents a preliminary examination of the potential of Technology User Grou... more Abstract This article presents a preliminary examination of the potential of Technology User Groups as a professional development venue for early childhood education professionals in developing operational and functional competence in using hardware and software components of a Technology toolkit. Technology user groups are composed of varying numbers of participants having an interest in technology, and are led by one or more skilled facilitators who meet with participants across time to help them acquire and demonstrate ...
Advances in Special Education, 2000
Building capacity of education professionals to make effective assistive technology (AT) decision... more Building capacity of education professionals to make effective assistive technology (AT) decisions requires varying supports within school districts. One effective approach that has been used in Central Illinois is to develop and maintain user groups. Comprised of skilled practitioners and those interested in developing new AT skill sets, user groups are led by an individual having advanced AT competencies. Three different types of user groups are noted, including 'focused,' 'scaffolded,' and 'open-ended' allowing for flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of group members. Key components of user groups include (a) identification of core members and leadership roles, (b) resource commitments, (c) conducting meetings, and (d) outcomes monitoring. Key questions that must be considered are presented, along with sample agenda for successful user groups that have been conducted with education professionals.
Advances in Special Education Technology, 2015
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2013
Abstract This article presents a preliminary examination of the potential of Technology User Grou... more Abstract This article presents a preliminary examination of the potential of Technology User Groups as a professional development venue for early childhood education professionals in developing operational and functional competence in using hardware and software components of a Technology toolkit. Technology user groups are composed of varying numbers of participants having an interest in technology, and are led by one or more skilled facilitators who meet with participants across time to help them acquire and demonstrate ...
The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 2011
The National Educational Technology Plan of 2011 recognizes that schools need to embrace technolo... more The National Educational Technology Plan of 2011 recognizes that schools need to embrace technology on multiple levels to help students develop as 21st Century learners and as effective, contributing members of a global society. In realizing this vision, schools need to understand the role that assistive technology (AT) plays in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. AT provides the supports necessary to allow students with disabilities to increase or maintain their performance on a variety of tasks within school ...
Now in its second year, the Instructional Technology Passport System (ITPS) is a compliance syste... more Now in its second year, the Instructional Technology Passport System (ITPS) is a compliance system with authentic performance-based assessments designed to promote ethical and effective use of instructional technology among teacher candidates at Illinois State University. The ITPS consists of ten technological competencies that teacher education students must demonstrate during their regular coursework before being allowed to graduate. This paper will report on the progress, problems, and results of the system since ...
Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits is a collaborative publication of the Assistive Techno... more Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits is a collaborative publication of the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) and the Special education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center at Illinois State University. This publication is provided at no-cost to readers. It is a peerreviewed, cross-disability, transdisciplinary journal that publishes articles related to the benefits and outcomes of assistive technology (AT) across the lifespan. The journal's purposes are to (a) foster communication among vendors, AT Specialists, AT Consultants ...
Education and training in developmental disabilities, Mar 1, 2005