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James Emmett Gardner

Department of Educational Psychology 512 Highland Hills Circle 820 Van Vleet Oval, Room 320A Norman, OK 73026 The University of Oklahoma Home: 405-366-8321 Norman, Oklahoma 73019 Cell: 405-464-4959 [email protected]; [email protected] Personal Data Place of Birth: New York, New York Birth date: August 16, 1955 Marital Status: Married, three adult children Educational History A.B. Kenyon College, May 1977, in Psychology and Anthropology. M.Ed. Bowling Green State University, August 1980, in Special Education. Major emphasis: Educational methods and strategies for persons with moderate, severe, and profound intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ph.D. The University of Michigan, December 1986, in Education. Areas of Academic Concentration Major Field: Special Education Minor Field: Program Evaluation Doctoral Minor Fields: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities School Psychology Technology in Special Education Professional Experience 2004+ Professor, Special Education Program, Department of Educational Psychology, College

of Education, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. 2004-06 Program Coordinator, Special Education Program, Department of Educational

Psychology, College of Education, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. 1995-04 Associate Professor, Special Education Program, Department of Educational

Psychology, College of Education, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. 1988-95 Assistant Professor, Special Education Program, Department of Educational

Psychology, College of Education, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. 1988 School Psychologist, Lenawee Intermediate School District, Adrian, Michigan. 1987-88 Research Associate, School of Education, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Programs for Educational Opportunities. Technical assistance promoting educational equity to educational agencies in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI.

1981-86 Graduate Student Research and Teaching Assistant, Departments of: Special Education; Educational Policy, Planning, and Administration; Institute for Social Research; The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Research areas: inclusive practices and technology applications; program evaluation. Teaching areas: Methods in the education of learners with intellectual disabilities; supervision of special education practicum and student teachers; and survey research design, methods and analysis.


1980-81 Habilitation Manager, Woodlane Industries Sheltered Workshop, Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Bowling Green, Ohio. Taught adults with moderate, severe, and profound intellectual disabilities; transitional, functional academic/living and employment skills, using a community-based learning model. Developed and taught the workshop's first program in human sexuality.

1979-80 Substitute Special Education Teacher, Wood and Henry County, Ohio, schools for students with moderate to severe intellectual/developmental disabilities..

1977-79 Adult Services Advocate and Supervisor, Northwest Ohio Developmental Center, Toledo, Ohio. Taught transitional/daily living/employment skills using a community-based learning model to deinstitutionalized adults with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities.

1969-73 Volunteer, Blythdale Children’s Hospital for students with disabilities, Valhalla, NY. Related Experience 1987-88 Visiting Instructor, Department of Special Education, Eastern Michigan University,

Ypsilanti, MI. Graduate courses entitled "Mental Retardation: Nature, Needs, and Issues;" and "Microcomputers in Special Education."

1985-87 Project Associate, Project TmT, The University of Michigan. Teacher training in technology and education.

1984-87 Consultant, Applied research and formative evaluation in special education, Washtenaw and Lenawee Intermediate School Districts, Michigan.

1982-84 Evaluation Fellowship, Consortium for Evaluation, Research, and Training, The University of Michigan. Applied research and formative evaluation.

1983 Instructor, Gifted Students' Institute, The University of Michigan. 1979-80 Teaching Assistant, Department of Special Education, Bowling Green State University.

Curriculum development and methodology for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities; education of students with multihandicapps. Supervision of special education practicum and student teachers.

Editorial/Review Boards 1992+ Editorial Review Board, Journal of Special Education Technology, College of

Education, Johns Hopkins University, Technology & Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.

2006-11 Editor, Journal of Special Education Technology, College of Education, The University of Oklahoma: Technology & Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.

2007+ Editorial Review Board, Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits. A journal published jointly by the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) and the Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center, Illinois State University.

2006+ Editorial Board, Intervention in School and Clinic, Austin, Texas: PRO-ED. 1996-11 Consulting Editor, Remedial and Special Education, Austin, Texas: PRO-ED. 2007-10 Reviewer, Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, Association of Higher

Education and Disability (AHEAD), Huntersville, NC. 1996-01 Reviewer, Teaching Exceptional Children, Reston, VA: Council for

Exceptional Children.


1999 Guest Editor, "Technology IN Transition," a topical issue of Career Development and Exceptional Individuals. Journal of the Division of Career Development and Transition, Council for Exceptional Children.

1997-99 Reviewer, CASE/TAM Assistive Technology Policy and Practice Series. Council for Administrators of Special Education (CASE) and the Technology & Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.

1984-86 Editorial Board, The Creative Child and Adult Quarterly, Cincinnati, Ohio: The National Association for Creative Children and Adults.

1989-96 Reviewer, Merrill Publishing, Educational/Social Sciences, College Division. Reviewed proposals/chapters for textbooks in the areas of general special education, mental retardation, and learning disabilities.

1987-88 Reviewer, EDUCOM Higher Education Software Awards Program, Ann Arbor, MI: National Center for Research on the Improvement of Post-secondary Teaching and Learning, The University of Michigan.

Funded Projects

Sooner scholars: Preparing doctoral students who are culturally and linguistically diverse for Higher education positions with an emphasis of transition, self-determination, and applied research (January 2006). A Preparation of Leadership Personnel (CFDA 84.325D) Grant. Co-Principle Investigator ($800,000; 200,000/year). U.S. Dept. of Education, 2006-2010.

21st century chautauqua: An empowered learning community (September, 1999). A Preparing

Tomorrow’s Teachers to use Technology (PT3) Grant. Principle Investigator ($210,000; 70,000/year). Subcontract with The Univ. of Kansas, funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education, 1999-2003.

South Central Technology Support Consortium for the State of Oklahoma (September, 1995). A Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to use Technology (PT3) Grant. Principle Investigator/PD ($450,370; 90,074/year). Subcontract with The Univ. of Kansas, funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education, 1995-2001.

Increase schools' participation in unique learning activities based on effective uses of

telecommunications (August 1987). Equipment grant of 70 microcomputer modems. The Hayes Microcomputer Products Corporation.

Using the IBM PC-Jr for teacher training of computer assisted psycho-educational methods for

use with the students with disabilities (August 1986). Equipment grant of 20 IBM PC-Jr microcomputers. The International Business Machines Corporation. Publications: Refereed/Edited Monographs Lowery, A., Basham, J., Gardner, J.E., & Jones, M. (2011). Computer-Mediated collaboration: Using

the web to contextualize representational issues in general and special education practice. In McCray, E. D., Alvarez, P., & Beverly, C. L. (Eds). Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions for Culturally Competent and Interculturally Sensitive Leaders in Education (pp. 199-220). Arlington, VA: Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).


Gardner, J. E., & Edyburn, D. L. (Eds). (2009). Readings in special education technology: Assistive technology applications and literacy. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division (TAM) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Gardner, J. E., &Edyburn, D. L. (Eds). (2009). Readings in special education technology: Young

children and assistive technology. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division (TAM) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Edyburn, D. L. & Gardner, J. E. (Eds). (2009). Readings in special education technology: Universal

design for learning. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division (TAM) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Edyburn, D. L. & Gardner, J. E. (Eds). (2009). Readings in special education technology: Research

reviews. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division (TAM) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Publications: Chapters in Books

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2011). Technology and academic instruction: Considerations for

students with high-incidence cognitive disabilities. In Kauffman, J. M., & Hallahan, D.P. (Eds). Handbook of Special Education (pp. 484-500). Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge Publishing.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., & Edyburn, D. L. (2008). Technology enhancement of curriculum,

instruction, and assessment. In Lindsey, J. (Ed), Technology and Exceptional Individuals (4th ed) (pp. 259-321). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Edyburn, D. L., Gardner, J. E., & Wissick. C. A. (2008). Technology enhanced professional

productivity. In Lindsey, J. (Ed), Technology and Exceptional Individuals (4th ed) (pp. 231-258). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Gardner, J. E., & Edyburn, D. L. (2007). Emerging Technology (in Special Education). In Meyen, E.,

& Bui, Y. (Eds), Exceptional Children in Today’s Schools (3rd ed, pp. 339-366). Denver, CO: Love Publishing.

Gardner, J. E. & Wissick, C. A. (2005). Web-based resources and instructional considerations for

students with mild cognitive disabilities. In Edyburn, Higgins, and Boone (Eds.), Handbook of Special Education Technology: Research and Practice (pp. 668-718). Milwaukee, WI: Knowledge by Design Press.

Gardner, J. E., & Edyburn, D. L. (2000). Integrating technology to support effective instruction.

In Lindsey, J. (Ed), Technology and Exceptional Individuals (3rd ed, pp. 191-240), Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Edyburn, D. L., & Gardner, J. E. (2000). The use of technology to enhance personal productivity.

In Lindsey, J. (Ed), Technology and Exceptional Individuals (3rd ed, pp. 161-189), Austin, TX: PRO-ED.


Gardner, J. E., & Edyburn, D. L. (1993). Teaching applications with exceptional individuals. In Lindsey, J. (Ed), Computers and Exceptional Individuals (2nd ed, pp. 273-310), Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Publications: Refereed Journals Lee, M., & Gardner, J. E. (2010). Grandparents’ Involvement and Support in Families with Children

with Disabilities. Educational Gerontology, 36, 467-499. Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2008). Conducting assessments in technology needs: From

assessment to implementation. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 33(2), 78-93. Martin, J. E., Van Dycke, J. L., Greene, B. A. Gardner, J. E., Christensen, R. W. Woods, L. L., &

Lovett, D. L. (2006). Direct Observation and Participant Opinions of Teacher-Directed Secondary IEP Transition Meetings. Exceptional Children, 72, 187-200.

Martin, J. E., Woods, L. L., Sylvester, L., & Gardner, J. E. (2006). A challenge to self-determination:

Disagreement between the vocational choices made by individuals with severe disabilities and their caregivers. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 30, 147-153.

Martin, J. E., Van Dycke, J. L., Christensen, R.W., Greene, B. A., Gardner, J. E., & Lovett, D. L.

(2006). Increasing Student Participation in Their Transition IEP Meetings: Establishing the Self-Directed IEP as an Evidenced-Based Practice. Exceptional Children, 72, 299-316

Gardner, J. E., Scherman, A., Efthimiadis, M.S., & Shultz, S.K. (2004). Panamanian grandmothers’

family relationships and adjustment to having a grandchild with a disability. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 59, 305-320.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., Schweder, W, & Smith, L. (2003). Enhancing interdisciplinary

instruction in general and special education: Thematic units and technology. Remedial and Special Education, 24, 161-172.

Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2002). Enhancing thematic units using the world wide web: Tools

and strategies for students with mild disabilities. Journal of Special Education Technology, 17(1), 27-38.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2000). Multimedia or not to multimedia? That is the question for

students with learning disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children, 32(4), 34-43. Edyburn, D. L., & Gardner, J. E. (1999). Integrating technology into special education teacher

preparation programs: Creating shared visions. Journal of Special Education Technology, 14(2), 3-20.

Fisher, S. K., & Gardner, J. E. (1999). Introduction to technology in transition. Career Development

For Exceptional Individuals, 22, 131-153.


Wissick, C. A., Gardner, J. E., & Langone, J. (1999). Video-based simulations: Considerations for teaching students with developmental disabilities. Career Development For Exceptional Individuals, 22, 233-250.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (1998). A special educator's learner's permit to the world wide web.

Teaching Exceptional Children, 30(5), 8-15. Scherman, A., Efthimiadis, M., Gardner, J. E., & McLean, H. (1998). The role of panamanian

grandmothers in family systems that include grandchildren with disabilities. Educational Gerontology, 24, 233-246.

Berkay, P., Gardner, J. E., & Smith, P. (1995). A scale for assessing hearing adults' beliefs about the

capabilities of deaf adults. JADARA, 29(1), 33-44.

Berkay, P. Boyce, M., & Gardner, J. E. (1995). The effects of caption viewing on declarative knowledge comprehension and intellectual skill acquisition by hearing students in a post-secondary setting. International Journal of Instructional Media, 22(4), 283-291.

Scherman, A., Gardner, J. E., Brown, P., & Schutter, M. (1995). Grandparents adjustment to

grandchildren with disabilities. Educational Gerontology, 21, 261-273. Scherman, A., & Gardner, J. E. (1995). Grandparents: An unexplored support system for

grandchildren with special needs. Focal Point, 9, 5-8. Okolo, C., Bahr, C., & Gardner, J. E. (1995). Strategies for increasing the achievement motivation of

students with mild disabilities. Intervention in School and Clinic, 30(5), 279-286. Berkay, P., Gardner, J. E., & Smith, P. (1995). The development of the opinions about deaf people

scale: A scale to measure a hearing adult's beliefs in the capabilities of deaf adults. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 55(1), 105-114.

Gardner, J. E., Scherman, A., Mobley, D., Brown, P., & Schutter, M. (1994). Grandparents' beliefs

regarding their role and relationship with special needs grandchildren. Education and Treatment of Children, 17(2), 185-196.

Gardner, J. E., Taber, F., & Wissick, C. A. (1992). Selecting age-appropriate software for adolescents

and adults with developmental disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children, 25(3), 60-63. Gardner, J. E., & Bates, P. (1991). Attitudes and attributions on use of microcomputers in school by

students who are mentally handicapped. Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 26(1), 98-107.

Publications: Other (Edited)

Gardner, J. E. (2011). Foreword. In Burstein, M. (Ed), A Bouquet for the Gardener: Martin Gardner

Remembered (pp. ix-xi), The Lewis Carroll Society of North American.


Basham, J. & Gardner, J. E. (2010). Measuring Universal Design for Learning. Special Education Technology Practice, 12(2), 15-19.

Gardner, J. E. (1994). The technological edge. CEC Today, 1(8), 10. Berkay, P. Gardner, J. E., & Smith P. (1994). Documentation of the development and validation of the

opinions about deaf people scale: A scale to measure a hearing adult's belief in the capabilities of deaf adults. Norman, OK: The University of Oklahoma, Department of Educational Psychology. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services No. ED 366 129).

Gardner, J. E. (1991). Initiating a multimedia research agenda: Perspectives of a faculty member's

search for support. In J. A. Wilson and K. McBride (Eds.) Proceedings of the Multimedia Technology Seminar (pp. 80-86). Reston, VA: Center for Special Education, The Council for Exceptional Children.

Bates, P., Scholl, G., & Gardner, J. E. (1985, March). Technology and special education. Michigan

Alumnus, 21-24.

Publications: Reprints Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2002). Multimedia or not to multimedia? That is the question for

students with learning disabilities. In J. Hirschbuhl and D. Bishop (Eds). Computers in Education, Tenth Edition (pp. 166-172), Guilford, CO: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. (Reprinted from Teaching Exceptional Children, 32(4), 34-43, in 2000).

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2000). A special educator's learner's permit to the world wide web.

In J. Hirschbuhl and D. Bishop (Eds). Computers in Education, Ninth Edition (pp. 143-151), Guilford, CO: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. (Reprinted from Teaching Exceptional Children, 30(5), 8-15, in 1998).

Manuscripts/Chapters in Development or Review Lee, M. & Gardner, J. E., (in review). A qualitative inquiry of Korean mothers perceptions of

grandparents’ roles and support for families of children with severe disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities.

Gardner, J. E., & Edyburn, D. L. (Eds). (in development). Readings in special education technology:

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division (TAM) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Gardner, J. E.,& Wissick, C. A. (in development). Technology tools and strategies that enhance

students with high incidence cognitive disabilities' access to and understanding of secondary-level academic content.

Lee, M. & J. E. Gardner (in development). Korean grandparents' perceptions on their involvement and

support in families of children with severe disabilities


Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (in development). Applying principle of universal design for learning and technology to support thematic units with student with mild disabilities.

Research in Development and Research Interests

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Observation Measurement Tool. Currently field testing.

Integrating tablet-based applications (“Apps”) to scaffold STEM-related content and universal

design for learning (UDL), for students with high incidence disabilities and learners at-risk. The instructional efficacy of using mp3 players to promote vocabulary development and reading

comprehension for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Pilot data collected. The instructional efficacy of using multimedia-enhanced learning events for students with

mild/moderate disabilities. Emphasis on use of tablet/smart phones (e.g., iPad, iPod Touch). The instructional efficacy of using technology-enhanced thematic units for students with

mild/moderate disabilities. Attitudes and attributions of grandparents of persons with disabilities.

Paper/Conference Presentations

Gardner, J., Basham, J, Coy, K., Israel, M., Lowrey, A., Marino, M., and Smith, S. (2013, April). Universal Design for Learning: Operationalization, Measurement, and Fidelity of Implementation. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.

Gardner, J., Basham, J, and Smith, S. (2012, November). Making Universal Design for Learning

(UDL) a Reality in Research and Practice. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, MI.

Gardner, J. (2012, November). Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Instructional Technology

Applications: Promoting Literacy Instruction for Students with LD. Learning Disabilities Association of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK.

Smith, S., Gardner, J. E., Okolo, C., & Rappolt-Schlichtmann��, G. (2012, April). Considerations for

Universal Design for Learning-based Research. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.

Israel, M., Basham, J., Edyburn, D., & Gardner, J. E. (2011, November). The interactive field

investigation guide (iFig): Designing a mobile learning system for diverse learners. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Austin, TX.


Gardner, J. E. (2011, July). Free Web Tools Related to Content Areas that Match Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) when Implementing Differentiated Instruction. International Association of Special Education (IASE) Bi-Annual Conference, Windhoek, Namibia, Africa.

Basham, J., Bullard, D., Gardner, J.E., Gauthier, W., Israel, M. Marino, M. (2011, April). Using

Technology to Support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for All. [Conference Showcase Session: The Technology and Media Division]. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, National Harbor, MD.

Gardner, J. E. (2011, January). Considering the Paradigm of Universal Design for Learning Across

a Continuum of Special Education Practices and Issues [Conference Keynote]. Annual Joint Conference of the Korean Association for Children with Special Needs & The Korean Council of Physical and Multiple Disabilities, Kyungju, Kyung-Buk, Korea.

Basham, J., Israel, M., & Gardner, J. E. (2010, November). Informing Teacher Education

Preparation on UDL, Technology, and STEM Education. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, St. Louis, MO.

Edyburn, D., Gardner, J.E., Wissick, C., & Basham, J. (2010, April). Strategies for Rethinking

Technology Implementation Within Response to Intervention Models. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.

Gardner, J. E., Dempsey, M., and Hayes, T. (2010, February). Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

& Technology Tools: Supporting Students with Mild Disabilities. The 45th Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Del City, OK.

Gardner, J. E., Basham, J., Edyburn, D., & Wissick, C. (2009, November). Universal Design for

Learning, Technology Tools, and Special Education Teacher Preparation. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Dallas, TX.

Gardner, J. E. (2009, July). Cost-effective Technology Tools Supporting Universal Design for

Learning and Differentiated Instruction, International Association of Special Education (IASE) Bi-Annual Conference, Alicante, Spain.

Gardner, J. E., Judge, S., Wissick, C. A., & Pucket, K. (2009, April). Technology Toolkits (for

Special Education), Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA. Lee, M., Gardner, J. E., & Park, J. K. (2009, April). Influence of Grandparent Support on Korean

Parents' Parenting Stress, Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA.

Wissick, C. A., Gardner, J. E., & Dempsey, M. (2009, April). Implementing Universal Design for

Learning and Differentiated Instruction With Free Web Tools, Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA.


Gardner, J. E., & Dempsey, M. (2009, February). Promoting Equal Opportunity: Using Universal Design for Learning and Technology. The 44th Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Del City, OK.

Lee, M., Gardner, J. E., & Jeon, U. (2008, December). Grandparent involvement and parents’ stress

in families of children with severe disabilities. Annual Conference of TASH, Nashville, TN. Gardner, J. E., Edyburn, D., Basham, J., & Smith, S. (2008, November). Universal design for

learning and technology tools support faculty and teacher instruction. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Dallas, TX.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., & Hayes, T. (2008, July). Free Web-based tools and resources:

Effective instruction for diverse and at-risk students. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, TX.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., & Hayes, T. (2008, April). Technology tools that support

differentiated instruction and universal design for learning. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Boston, MA.

Lee, M., & Gardner, J. E. (2008, April). Korean grandparents of grandchildren with disabilities:

Parents’ and grandparents’ perceptions. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Boston, MA.

Basham, J.D., Lowrey, K.A., Gardner, J.E., and Jones, M. (2008, April). Computer-mediated

collaboration: Using the web to contextualize representational issues in general and special education practice. American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, NY.

Gardner, J. E., & Hayes, T. (2008, February). FREE Web-based tools/resources that promote

literacy for students with disabilities. The 43rd Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Del City, OK.

Lee, M., & Gardner, J. E. (2008, February). The Influence of Korean grandparents’ involvement for

the families of children with disabilities. The 43rd Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Del City, OK.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2008, January). Matching technology tools with principles of

universal design for learning. Annual conference of the Assistive Technology Industry Association, Orlando, FL.

Lee, M., & Gardner, J. E. (2007, December). Korean grandparents’ involvement in families with

severe disabilities: preliminary findings. Annual Conference of The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH), Seattle, WA.

Wissick, C. A. & Gardner, J. E. (2007, October). Free technology tools to support research-based

practices to differentiate instruction. Annual Conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Myrtle Beach, SC.


Gardner, J. E, & Lee, M. (2007, July). Grandparents who have grandchildren with disabilities: Global perspectives on their roles, involvement, and support. The CASP-DISES International Special Education Forum/Conference, Lima, Peru.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., & Schweder, W. (2007, April). Web based tools and resources that

support effective instruction and meaningful learning. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville, KY.

Lee, M., & Gardner, J. E. (2007, February). Grandparent involvement/support in culturally diverse

families. The 42nd Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK. Gardner, J. E. (2007, February). Using instructional and assistive technology to support universal

design. The 42nd Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK. Gardner, J. E. (2007, February). Web-based Tools and Strategies that help Teachers Create

Technology-enhanced Thematic Units for Special Populations and Students at-risk. Annual Conference of the Alabama Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Birmingham, AB. Invited speaker.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2007, February). Differentiating Instruction using Free Technology

Tools. Annual Conference of the Alabama Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Birmingham, AB. Invited speakers.

Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2006, November). Web tools for methods courses: Accommodating

General education curriculum and learning activities. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA.

Wissick, C. A. & Gardner, J. E. (2006, April). Web tools that support instruction for all students.

Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT. Martin, J., Gardner, J. E., & Goff, C. (2006, February). Sooner Scholars: Preparing Secondary

Special Education Teachers of Color to Become College Professors. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK.

Scherman, A., Gardner, J. E., & Lee, M. (2006, February). Grandparents as intervention agents for

children experiencing crisis. Annual conference of the Oklahoma Counseling Association, Oklahoma City, OK.

Wissick, C. A., Lowrey, K. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2005, November). Challenges and opportunities for

modeling technology integration in methods courses. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Portland, ME.

Martin, J. E., Van Dycke, J., & Gardner, J. E. (2005, July). Present But No Longer Silent: Student

Participation in Their Transition IEP Meetings. 9th Biennial Conference of The International Association of Special Education (IASE), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Wissick, C.A, & Gardner, J. E. (2005, June). Free Web Tools to Enhance Access to the Curriculum.

National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Philadelphia, PA.


Blair, R.B., Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2005, April). Using Strategies, Instruction, and Technology Tools to Enhance Written Language Performance. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore, MD.

Wissick, C. A., Gardner, J. E., & Schweder, W. (2005, April). FREE technology tools that enhance

student learning. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore, MD. Gardner, J. E. (2005, February). Strategies and Resources to Create Technology-enhanced Thematic

Units for Students with Mild Disabilities. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., Van Dycke, J., Woods, L., Lovett, D. L., & Gardner, J. E. (2005, February). Beyond

Invitations: Increasing Student Involvement in Secondary IEP Meetings. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK.

Wissick, C. A. & Gardner, J. E. (2004, November). Preparing teachers to support diverse learners

with technology applications. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Albuquerque, NM.

Gardner, J. E. & Wissick, C. A. (2004, October). Technology enhanced thematic units: rationale,

development and accommodations. Annual conference of The Council for Learning Disabilities, Las Vegas, NV.

Gardner, J. E., Blair, R. B. & Wissick, C. A. (2004, June,). Web-Related Resources, Tools, and

Strategies for Students with Mild Disabilities. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), New Orleans, LA.

Blair, R.B., Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2004, April). Technology support for teachers.

Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA. Blair, R. B., Brandes, J., Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2004, April). The effects of teaching

writing strategies to students with mild disabilities. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.

Wissick, C. A., Schweder, W., & Gardner, J. E. (2004, March). Technology applications to support

diverse learners. Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology in Education, Atlanta, GA.

Martin, J. E., Van Dycke, J., Lovett, D. L., Gardner, J. E., & Robeson, R. (2004, February).

What’s happening at Oklahoma’s secondary IEP meetings? Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK.

Wissick, C. A., Gardner, J. E., & Blair, R. B. (2004, January). Technology support for written

language difficulties. Joint Conference of the Assistive Technology Industry Association and the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Orlando, FL.


Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., Blair, R. B., & Brandes, J. (2003, June). Technology-enhanced thematic units for special populations and at-risk students. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Seattle, WA.

de Kraftt, C, Wissick, C. A., Jonsorg, L., Gardner, J. E., & Gillam, K. (2003, June). Technology tools

and multimedia projects that can empower diverse learners. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Seattle, WA.

Blair, R. B., & Gardner, J. E. (2003, April). Using strategies to enhance the written performance of

students with learning disabilities. Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA.

Gardner, J. E. (2003, February). A “Top 10” list of technology tools that enhance learning for

students with mild moderate disabilities. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK.

Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2003, February). Using technology tools to create activities that

promote interdisciplinary instruction for students with disabilities. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA.

Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2002, October). Helping faculty enhance instruction and pre-

service teachers’ learning via web-based tools. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.

Gardner, J. E. & Wissick, C. A. (2002, June). Steps, strategies, and resources to create web-

enhanced thematic units. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, TX.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2002, June). Technology tools to empower students with diverse

needs. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, TX. Schweder, W., Smith-Canter, L., Wissick, C. A., Gardner, J.E, & Mathis, K. (2002, June).

Technology solutions for special educators who use interdisciplinary instruction. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, TX.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2002, April). Web-enhanced thematic units: Strategies for

integration to create meaningful learning. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, New York City, NY

Blair, R. B., & Gardner, J. E. (2002, April). Student attitudes and performance when thematic units

are enhanced by integrating technology. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, New York City, NY

Gardner, J. E. (2002, February). Thematic Units and the Web: Using the World Wide Web to enhance

instruction for students with mild disabilities. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK.


Gardner, J. E. (2002, February). PT3 Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology. 5th Annual Winter Institute on High Achieving Schools and Communities, Norman, OK.

Gardner, J. E. & Wissick, C. A. (2002, January). Interdisciplinary instruction, thematic units, and the

web: Meaningful learning for students with mild disabilities. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E., Schweder, W., & Smith, L. (2002, January). Using technology to

enhance interdisciplinary instruction for students with mild disabilities. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA.

Gardner, J. E. & Wissick, C. A. (2001, October). Using the world wide web to enhance thematic units

for students with mild disabilities. Annual conference of The Council for Learning Disabilities, Charlotte, NC.

Wissick, C. A. & Gardner, J. E. (2001, October). A potpourri of technology tools for students with

learning disabilities. Annual conference of The Council for Learning Disabilities, Charlotte, NC.

Gardner, J. E. (2001, June). Instructional and assistive technology applications in special education

for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Annual conference of Oklahoma Technology Administrators, Oklahoma City, OK.

Wissick, C. A., deKraft, C. W., Gardner, J. E., Edyburn, D. L., & Schweder, W. G. (2001, June).

Multimedia and web-based tools for students with disabilities. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Chicago, IL.

Blair, R. Gardner, J. E. Fisher, G., Ryker, P., and Toperzer, J. (2001, April). Enhancing thematic

units by integrating technology. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Kansas City, MO.

Gardner, J. E., & Blair, R. (2001, February). Adaptive Technologies for Students with Mild to

Moderate Disabilities in the Regular Classroom. Norman Public School Technology Day, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.

Blair, R. & Gardner, J. E. (2001, February). Instructional and Assistive Technology Applications for

Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2001, January). Thematic units and the world wide web. Annual

Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Albuquerque, NM.

Edyburn, D. L., Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2000, November). Technology integration

strategies for enhancing the preparation of special education personnel. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Las Vegas, NV.


Edyburn, D. L., Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2000, November). Integrating technology through cohorts: A collaborative approach. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Las Vegas, NV.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., Edyburn, D. L., & Langone, J. (2000, June). Special education

technology applications for students with mild to moderate disabilities. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Atlanta, GA.

Wissick, C. A., Edyburn, D. L., & Gardner, J. E. (2000, June). Quick starts: Web toolboxes to

support technology integration. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Atlanta, GA.

Gardner, J. E. (2000, June). Instructional and assistive technology applications in special education

for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Annual conference of Oklahoma Technology Administrators, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E., Blair, R., & Walden, R. (2000, June). World wide web-based strategies that support

meaningful learning activities and curriculum accommodations for ALL students. Annual conference of Oklahoma Technology Administrators, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., & Edyburn, D. L. (2000, April). Creating and integrating world wide

web virtual field trips and thematic units. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Vancouver, BC.

Gardner, J. E., & Steckelberg, A.L. (2000, April). World wide web instructional solutions: SCR*TEC

online resources for special educators. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Vancouver, BC.

Gardner, J. E., & Blair, R. (2000, February). Using the world wide web to create meaningful learning

activities that support curriculum accommodations for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Norman, OK.

Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2000, January). Creating meaningful learning with web activities

that support curriculum accommodations and enhance instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Milwaukee, WS.

Gardner, J. E. (1999, May). The south central regional technology in education consortium's free

world wide web-base resources that enhance teachers' instructional use of technology. Statewide Title 1 Videoconference, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E., & Steckelberg, A.L. (1999, April). World wide web instructional solutions: SCR*TEC

resources that empower special educators. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.


Wissick, C. A.., & Gardner, J. E. (1999, April). Developing world wide web field trips and thematic units to enhance curriculum. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.

Fisher, S., & Gardner, J. E. (1999, April). Technology in Transition. Annual conference of The

Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC. Gardner, J. E., Pensabene, T, & Miller, A. (1999, February). Interested in creating interactive world

wide web-based activities in less than fifteen minutes? Use TrackStar! Norman Public Schools' Tech Day, OCCE Forum, The University of Oklahoma.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (1999, January). Linking the World Wide Web to Curriculum

Integration. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Portland, OR.

Gardner, J. E. (1998, October). Strategies and SCR*TEC resources that assist teacher educators in

creating world wide web-based activities that can be accessed "online" or "offline." Oklahoma Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1998, September). Web-based solutions that empower teachers and library media

specialists' instructional productivity. Encyclomedia XVIII, Oklahoma City, OK. Gardner, J. E. (1998, June). Web-based solutions that empower teachers' instructional productivity.

Annual conference of Oklahoma Technology Administrators, Shangra-La, OK. Gardner, J. E., & Steckleberg, A. (1998, April). The SCR*TEC: Integrating advanced technologies

into special education instruction and training. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Minneapolis, MN.

Gardner, J. E., McIntire, J., & Chambers, T. (1998, April). Has technology been considered? A guide

for IEP Teams. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Minneapolis, MN. Gardner, J. E. (1998, February). Accessing the internet/world wide web to increase teacher and

student productivity. 1998 Spring Conference of the Oklahoma Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1998, January). Interactivity and the world wide web - SCR*TEC Solutions. Mid-

winter Conference of the Oklahoma Vocational Association, Oklahoma City, OK. Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (1998, January). Interactivity on the web. Annual Conference of The

Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA. Gardner, J. E. (1997, September). The SCR*TEC.Oklahoma: Integrating Advanced Technologies in

Education. 17th annual Encyclomedia Conference, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E., & Edyburn, D. L. (1997, April). Integrating technology into the curriculum to provide

effective instruction and enhance student learning. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.


Gardner, J. E., & Steckelberg, A. (1997, April). The south central regional technology consortium: Partners integrating advanced technologies in instruction. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.

Edyburn, D. L., Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C. A., & Walden, R. (1997, February). Integrating

technology into the curriculum: How to avoid making it a "do it yourself" project. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, San Jose, CA.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C., & deKraft, C. (1996, April). Motivational factors regarding students' use

of videodisk-based math problem solving activities. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Orlando, FL.

Gardner, J. E., Fields, S., & Walden, R. (1996, March). Applications of Instructional and Assistive

Technology that Enhance Teaching and Student Learning. Annual conference of the Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children, Fountainhead, OK.

Edyburn, D. L., Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (1995, October). Does technology integration always

have to be a do-it-yourself project? Closing the Gap Conference on Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, MN.

Wissick, C., deKraft, C., & Gardner, J. E. (1995, June). Math attitudes: Can technology make a

difference? Baltimore, MD: National Educational Computer Conference. Gardner, J. E., & Edyburn, D. L. (1995, April). Applications of technology that enhance teaching and

student learning. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, IN. Wissick, C., Gardner, J. E., & Edyburn, D. L. (1995, March). Technology enhanced learning

environments to support inclusion. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Orlando, FL.

Gardner, J. E. (1995, February). Grandparents - A source of support in times of crisis in the family.

Annual Convention of the Southwestern Psychological Association, Norman, OK. Richards, S., Gardner, J. E., & Arnett, S. (1994, December). What's distressing to pre-service teachers

about students with disabilities. Annual conference of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Atlanta, GA.

Richards, S., Gardner, J. E., & Arnett, S. (1994, November). Pre-service Teachers' Attitudes Toward

Inclusionary Education. Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA.

Wissick, C. A., Edyburn, D. L., & Gardner, J. E. (1994, October). Technology enhanced learning

environments. Closing the Gap Conference on Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, MN.

Scherman, A., & Gardner, J. E. (1994, April). Grandparents' roles and involvement with special-needs

grandchildren. Annual Convention of the Southwestern Psychological Association, Tulsa, OK.


Berkay, P., Smith, P., & Gardner, J. E. (1994, April). A scale to measure a hearing adult's beliefs in the capabilities of deaf students. Annual meeting of American Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C., & deKraft, C. (1994, February). Attitudes and attributions regarding the

use of technology to facilitate math skills with students who are at-risk or mildly cognitively impaired. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, St. Paul, MN.

Edyburn, D. L., Gardner, J. E., & Fields, S. (1993, April). Applications of technology that enhance

teaching. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX. Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C., & deKraft, C. (1993, January). Attitudes and attributions regarding the use

of technology to facilitate learning and problem solving with students who are at-risk or mildly cognitively impaired. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Cromwell, CT.

Gardner, J. E. (1992, November). Using computers with students who are learning disabled:

Instructional strategies & applications. 24th Annual Conference, Learning Disabilities Association of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1992, June). Teaching applications of computers in special education: Personal

productivity and instructional productivity. Second Annual Donna Nigh Foundation Teacher Training Conference, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.

Okolo, C., Bahr, C., & Gardner, J. E. (1992, April). Strategies for increasing the achievement

motivation of students with mild disabilities. Annual Conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore, MD.

Gardner, J. E., & Haring, K. (1992, January). Teaching exceptional individuals learning strategies to

facilitate independent performance during computer applications. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Albuquerque, NM.

Kinkade, K.M., Dillon, C.L., Gardner, J. E., Greene, B.A., & Smith, P.L. (1991, November). Reading

and technology: Viable partners for multiple educational settings; Technology-based reading applications with exceptional learners. Annual conference of the College Reading Association, Crystal City, VA.

Okolo, C., Bahr, C., & Gardner, J. E. (1991, April). Computer-assisted instruction and intrinsic

motivation. Annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA. Gardner, J. E. (1991, March). Closing the gap between assistive technology and instructional

applications of microcomputers with special needs learners. Annual conference of the Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children, Checotah, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1991, January). An attributional analysis of motivational, emotional, and attitudinal

linkages associated with exceptional individual's classroom computer use. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Kansas City, MO.


Gardner, J. E. (1990, October). Special education technology: Instructional and assistive applications. Fall Conference of the Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children and Oklahoma State Department of Education, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1990, April). Transition: The model, issues, and methods associated with exceptional

individuals' movement from secondary school special education programs to adult life in the community. Pro-Oklahoma 3rd Statewide Advocacy Training Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1990, March). Ideas and strategies concerning mildly handicapped students'

motivational orientation and attitudes towards classroom use of microcomputers. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E., Freeman, L., Lam, S., & Mohammadi, M. (1990, March). Processes, strategies, and

resources for facilitating the integration of microcomputers and technology into the special education environment. Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1990, January). Factors linking classroom computer use and exceptional individual's

motivation and attitudes. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Lexington, KY.

Letchworth, G., Angelotti, M., Smith, J., Gardner, J. E., and Vaughn-Robertson, C. (1989, October).

Professional education in a five year teacher preparation program: special education. Association of Teacher Educators Mid-American Regional Conference, Durant, OK.

Angelotti, M, Gardner, J. E., & Hendricks, J. (1989, April). The University of Oklahoma extended

teacher education plan: The teacher as a professional. South Central Holmes Group Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Gardner, J. E. (1989, March). Attitudes, motivation, and other secondary student characteristics:

Significant factors that should be considered in the rehabilitation technology environment. Third Annual Oklahoma Symposium on Rehabilitation Technology, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1988, December). Issues and research concerning mildly handicapped students'

motivational orientation and attitudes towards classroom use of microcomputers. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Reno, NV.

Gardner, J. E. (1988, April). The role of student affect and teacher mediation as they relate to the use

of computers and technology with the handicapped. The annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Washington, D.C.

Bates, P. & Gardner, J. E. (1987, May). Will special education become a discipline at risk? Some

observations and questions concerning the Holmes and Carnegie reports' treatment of special education. Invited for the Forum on the Interface between General and Special Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Washington, D.C.


Gardner, J. E. (1987, April). Creative and pragmatic uses of telecommunications and teleconferencing with handicapped children. The annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Chicago, IL.

Gardner, J. E. & Stemmer, P. (1987, March). Psycho-educational assessment of exceptional children

through microcomputers. The annual meeting of the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning, Detroit, MI.

Gardner, J. E. (1986, April). The relationship between microcomputer usage and classroom

motivational orientation and attitudes in secondary school age educable mentally retarded. The annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.

Gardner, J. E., Doljanic, B., & Kuzmn, Z. (1983, June). Counseling creatively with microcomputers.

Counseling in a High Technology Age, ERIC Clearinghouse on Counseling and Rehabilitation, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Bates, P., & Gardner, J. E. (1983, April). Facilitating the mainstreaming of the mildly handicapped:

results of a model school program. The annual conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Detroit, MI.

Allen, J., Gardner, J. E., & L. Wisniewski, L. (1980, October). Assessment procedures and curriculum

resources for designing educational programs for the moderate, severe, and profoundly handicapped. The annual meeting of the Professional Association for Retardation, Columbus, Ohio.

Workshops/In-Service/Professional Development Activities Wissick, C. A. & Gardner, J. E. (2004, June). Free Tech Tools for Teaching K–8 Learners with

Special Needs. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), New Orleans, LA. Gardner, J. E. (2004, April). Technology supports for literacy, learning, and behavior Inservice,

McKinley Elementary School, Norman Public Schools, Norman, OK. Gardner, J. E. (2003, May). The General Education Teacher’s Role on the IEP Team. Inservice,

Adam’s Elementary School, Norman Public Schools, Norman, OK. Edyburn, D. L., Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (2001, January). Assistive and instructional

technology strategies for enhancing the academic performance of student with disabilities. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Albuquerque, NM.

Gardner, J. E., Adams, D. (1998, June). Strategies and resources that assist teacher in creating world

wide web-based activities that can be accessed "online" or "offline." Annual conference of Oklahoma Technology Administrators, Shangra-La, OK.

Edyburn, D. L. & Gardner, J. E. (1997, October). 60 Strategies for Fostering Technology Integration.

15th Closing the Gap Conference on Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, MN.


Gardner, J. E. (1997, August). Using the World Wide Web to Enhance Personal and Instructional Classroom Activities. Bethany Public Schools.

Edyburn, D. L. & Gardner, J. E. (1996, October). Integrating technology into the curriculum: How to

avoid making it a do-it-yourself project. 14th Closing the Gap Conference on Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, MN.

Gardner, J. E. (1996, July). Empowering teaching and student learning thought technology

enhancement. 5th Annual Special Education Institute, University of Minnesota - Duluth, Duluth, MN.

Wissick, C., Gardner, J. E., & Walden, R. (1996, January). Web browsing for personal and student

productivity. Annual Conference of The Technology and Media Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Austin, TX.

Edyburn, D. L. Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. (1994, October). Technology enhanced learning

environments: An advanced workshop in technology integration. 12th Closing the Gap Conference on Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, MN.

Gardner, J. E. (1994, April). Using computer based instruction to facilitate inclusion of students with

special needs into regular education classes. McAlester Public Schools, McAlester, OK. Edyburn, D. L. & Gardner, J. E. (1993, October). Technology enhanced learning environments for

students with learning problems and/or behavior problems. 11th Closing the Gap Conference on Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, MN.

Gardner, J. E. (1992, April & December). Instructional applications utilizing assistive technology with

special needs students. Jenks Public Schools and Sand Springs Public Schools, Jenks, OK. Gardner, J. E. (1991, March). Computers as assistive technology. Fifth annual Oklahoma symposium

on assistive technology. O'Donoghue Rehabilitation Institute, Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1990, November). Instructional and assistive applications of technology with special

needs learners: A parental perspective. Introductory workshop for parents of students with developmental disabilities. The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1989, June). Principles of behavior management for job coaches. Oklahoma

Supportive Employment Project, Rehabilitation Administration and Management Programs, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.

Gardner, J. E. (1988, January). Instructional software in special education. In conjunction with Project

ACCESS, The University of Michigan School of Education, Ann Arbor, MI. Stemmer, P., Gardner, J. E., & Wolf, C. (1986, January & September). Training teachers to train

teachers in the use of technology in education. Project TmT, The University of Michigan, Mt. Pleasant, MI. & Marquette, MI.


Gardner, J. E., Bates, P., & Stemmer, P. (1985, August). Microcomputing in special education. School of Education, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Gardner, J. E. (1980, June). Applications of the behavior characteristics progression scale as an

assessment tool for curriculum development with students who are moderate, severe, and profoundly mentally retarded. Huron Co. Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Norwalk, OH.

University Teaching Experience (By course title; Undergraduate = UG, Graduate = GR) Advanced applications of special education technology (GR) Assessment and instructional planning in special education (UG) Advanced Assessment in special education (GR) Behavior/classroom management (special & regular education (UG, GR) Education of exceptional learners (UG) Educational psychology of human learning (GR) Generic teaching strategies in special education (GR) Introduction to intellectual disabilities (UG, GR) Contemporary Issues and Research in special education (GR) Methods in the education of students who are intellectually disabled (UG) Parents and families in special education (UG) Professional (doctoral only) seminar in special education (GR) Practicum and student teaching supervision: Intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders (UG, GR) Practicum supervision: Special education technology (GR) Program development and evaluation in special education (GR) Resource utilization in special education (UG) Seminar in special education technology research and practice (GR) Theories of exceptional learners (GR) Technology applications in special education (UG, GR) Selected Professional Service (C = appointment/participation is current for 2011/12 academic year) 2011/12

Member, OU Campus Disciplinary Council (2011-13 term) Member, OU Conflict of Interest Advisory Committee (2011-13 term) Member, OU Misconduct Hearing Board (2011-13 term)

2010/11 Member, Department of Education Psychology Administrative/Policy Committee (One of

two peer-elected faculty who advise and work with the department chair; perform annual evaluation of department faculty) (C).

Member, Dean’s Expanded Administrative Council. Member, College of Education Climate Committee. Member, College of Education Curriculum and Program Coordinating Committee (C). Member, College of Education Multicultural Education Committee (C). Board Member, Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network

(UDL-IRN) (C).


Fall, 2009 Sabbatical. Required to resign from all university committees. Continued to participate on all

student advisory committees (e.g., M.Ed. thesis and Ph.D. dissertation committees). 2008/Spring, 2009

Chair, College of Education Technology Committee, The University of Oklahoma. Member, College of Education Climate Committee. Member, College of Education Building Task Force Committee.

2006/2008 Chair, College of Education Technology Committee, The University of Oklahoma. Member, College of Education Climate Committee. Member, College of Education Building Task Force Committee. Member, Board of Advisors, Habilitation Program for Incarcerated Adults with

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Joseph Harp Correctional Center, Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

Faculty Representative, Study Abroad Interviews, OU Education Abroad & Intl Student Services Program, The University of Oklahoma.

Member, Department of Educational Psychology Awards Committee. 2004/2006

Program Coordinator, Special Education Program, Department of Educational Psychology, The University of Oklahoma (2004-2006).

Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Special Education Program, The University of Oklahoma. Member, College of Education New Building Planning Committee, The University of

Oklahoma. 2003/2004

Chair, Classroom and Teaching Needs Subcommittee, Campus Information Technology Council, The University of Oklahoma.

Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Special Education Program, The University of Oklahoma. Member, Norman Public Schools 2003/2004 Technology Planning Committee, Norman, OK.

2002/2003 Member, Campus Information Technology Council, The University of Oklahoma. (2002-

2004). Member, Department of Educational Psychology Graduate Studies Committee. (2002-2005).

2001/2002 Chair, College of Education Academic Misconduct Board, The University of Oklahoma

(2001-2003). Member, Executive Committee (elected position), Educational Programs and Divisions,

College of Education, The University of Oklahoma (2001-2005). Member, Provost's Ad hoc Committee on Students w/Learning Differences. At-large Board Member, Special Education Technology SIG, International Society for

Technology in Education (ISTE). (2001-2005). Member, Faculty Search Committees in (1) Educational Technology, (2) Special Education,

and (3) Administration and Higher Education; Departments of Educational Psychology and Administration and Higher Education, College of Education, The University of Oklahoma.

2000/2001 Member, College of Education Academic Misconduct Board (elected position), The

University of Oklahoma (2000-2003).


Member, Faculty Search Committees in Educational Technology, and Administration and Higher Education, Departments of Educational Psychology and Administration and Higher Education, College of Education, The University of Oklahoma.

Member, OU College of Education Technology Committee (elected position).. Chair, Assistive Technology Strand, 2001 Annual Conference of the Division of Career

Development and Transition, The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). 1999/2000

OU Faculty Representative to the OK Regents of Higher Education, OU Faculty Review Panel, Online Learning Exchange.

Delegate, Annual meeting of CEC, Vancouver, BC, April 2000. Member, OU College of Education Curriculum Committee. (1999-2005). Chair, Awards Committee, Technology & Media Division (TAM), The Council for

Exceptional Children (1999-2006). 1998/99

Sabbatical. Required to resign from all university committees. Past President (elected position), Technology & Media Division (TAM), The Council for

Exceptional Children (CEC). 1997/98

President (elected position), Technology & Media Division (TAM), The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Member, Departmental Personnel/Governance Committee "A" (1994-98, elected position). Dept of Educational Psychology, College of Education, The University of Oklahoma

Member, College of Education Academic Misconduct & Appeals Board (1997-99) Member, Program Advisory Committee, Annual Conference of The Technology and Media

Division of The Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA. Consortium Institution Representative (OU), Oklahoma/Cleveland County Consortium

Telecommunications and Distance Learning Training Group. Member, Technology Advisory Committee, Norman Public Schools, Norman, OK Reviewer, AERA Division C: Section 5 proposal for the 1998 annual conference. Reviewer, Southwestern Bell Technology Grants, Oklahoma State Dept. of Education.

1996/97 President-elect (elected position), Technology & Media Division (TAM), The Council for

Exceptional Children (CEC). Conference and Program Advisory Committee Co-chair, 1997 Joint Conference of TAM and

the California Federation of The Council for Exceptional Children, San Jose, CA. Higher Education Representative, Oklahoma Technology Administrators (1996-2005). Member, Faculty Appeals Board (1996-98), The University of Oklahoma. Member, Freshman Gateway Class Course Task Force, The University of Oklahoma. Member, College of Education Teacher Education Program (TE-PLUS) Task Force.

1995/96 Vice-President (elected position), Technology & Media Division (TAM), The Council for

Exceptional Children (CEC). Chair, College of Education Computer Committee (1995-96), The University of Oklahoma. Member, Racial & Ethnic Harassment Hearing Panel, The University of Oklahoma (1995). Member, 1996 National Conference Program Advisory Committee, CEC. Member, 1996 National Conference Program Advisory Committee, TAM. Delegate, Annual meeting of CEC, Indianapolis, IN, April 1995.


1993/95 Chair, Special Education Certification Committee, Special Education Program, Department

of Educational Psychology, University of Oklahoma. Chair, National Research, Evaluation, and Awards Committee, TAM/CEC (1993-2005).

1992/93 Chair, Research and Evaluation Committee, Technology & Media Division of CEC (1992-95). Member, OU Graduate College Academic Misconduct Panel (1992-94). Faculty Associate, University Affiliated Program of Oklahoma for Developmental

Disabilities, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Judge, Secondary level entries regarding technological applications for special needs

children. Computer Learning Foundation, Palo Alto, CA. 1992. 1991/92

Delegate, Annual meeting of CEC, Atlanta, GA, April 1991. Peer Reviewer, Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services/National Institute on

Developmental Disabilities and Rehabilitation, Washington, DC, 1991-1993. Member, College of Education Multicultural Committee (1991-1994) Member, Department of Educational Psychology, Honors & Awards Committee 1990/91 Member, College of Education Elections Committee. Member, Faculty Search Committees: Special Education and Educational Psychology. Member, Joint Committee on Developmental Disabilities, The University of Oklahoma. Higher Education Representative, Entry Year Assistance Committees, State of OK (C). Surrogate Parent, Oklahoma Youth Center, Norman, Oklahoma.

1985/90 Member, Advisory Committee, Community Based Service Program, Rehabilitation

Administration and Management Programs, The University of Oklahoma. Member, University Affiliated Program Planning Committee, Special Education/Norman

Campus representative, The University of Oklahoma. Member, Faculty Search Committees: Special Ed., and Ed. Technology (1988/89). Member, University of Oklahoma Department of Teacher Education (DTE); Educational

Professions Division (EPD); Special Education Certification Committee (SECC). (All C). Board member, Coalition of Organizations in Michigan to Promote the Use of Technology in

Special Education (1985-88). Professional Organizations American Educational Research Association (AERA). Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Divisions: DDD, DR, DCDT, DLD, TAM, & TED. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Special Interest Groups: SETSIG, SIGTE. References Furnished on request.

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