The flight from Thailand to Bloomington-Normal is certainly a familiar one for Jiraporn Chano, lecturer at Mahasarakham University in Northeastern Thailand.
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Faculty members deliver practical approach for using instructional technology in early childhood
In 1996, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) published a position statement that examined the role of technology in the curriculum. According to Phil Parette, professor of special education at Illinois State University, the report issued only lukewarm support for the use of technology in early childhood classrooms.
College of Education’s faculty research and findings
Below is a sample of recent faculty research from College of Education. To view a larger sampling, please check out the full Annual Report and Findings publication.
Current, future educators flock to interactive technology conference
The College of Education held its third annual Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21Con) during American Education Week.
Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center Annual Report 2009
VISION The vision of the SEAT Center is to be: A national and international center of excellence where partnerships advance the knowledge and practice of assistive technology, enhancing teaching, learning, and living. MISSION The mission of the SEAT Center is further clarified in its mission statement that includes four facets: To be a: • Center
Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center Annual Report 2008
VISION The vision of the SEAT Center is to be: A national and international center of excellence where partnerships advance the knowledge and practice of assistive technology, enhancing teaching, learning, and living. MISSION The mission of the SEAT Center is further clarified in its mission statement that includes four facets: To be a: Center of
Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center Annual Report – 2007
VISION The scope of the SEAT Center is noted in its vision statement: The SEAT Center will be a national and international center of excellence where partnerships advance the knowledge and practice of assistive technology, enhancing teaching, learning, and living. MISSION The vision statement of the SEAT Center is further clarified in its mission statement
SEAT Center releases 2007 annual report
(March 3, 2008) The Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center in the Department of Special Education at Illinois State University strives to be a national and international center of excellence where partnerships advance the knowledge and practice of assistive technology, enhancing teaching, learning, and living. The Center has released its 2007 annual report, which focuses on the following five
The following publications reflect the scholarly work of faculty members actively involved with the SEAT Center.
2008 Published articles: Parette, H. P., Hourcade, J. J., Denelli, J. M., & Boeckmann, N. M. (in press). Using Clicker 5 to develop emergent literacy skills in young children who are at-risk or have disabilities. Early Childhood Education Journal. Parette, H. P., Boeckmann, N. M., & Hourcade, J. J. (in press). Use of Writing With Symbols 2000 software
Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center Annual Report – 2006
The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved the establishment of the Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center on August 21, 2001. The SEAT Center, housed in Fairchild Hall on the Illinois State University (ISU) campus, is composed of a community of individuals, including faculty, staff, school administrators and teachers, professionals from public and private organizations,