Ph.D., Utah State University, 1996

Research Assistant Professor

Project Director

Email: cyndi@cpd2.usu.edu

Phone: (435) 797-3381

Fax: (435) 797-2044

Website: http://www.cecsep.usu.edu

Office: CPD 116

Ph.D., Utah State University, 1996

M.S., Utah State University, 1984

B.S., University of California at Santa Barbara, 1980

 

Naturalistic instructional techniques, language development, and distance education.

Keeping Web Accessibility In Mind in K-12 Schools (WebAIM K-12). This 4-year federal project will focus

on solutions to inaccessible Web sites in our K-12 schools. Specific activities are to develop a system

change model for districts and states, create a curriculum that can be used in training, and disseminate

widely.

Keeping Web Accessibility In Mind (WebAIM). This 4-year federal project provides training and technical

assistance for web developers to create websites that are fully accessible to those with disabilities. The

program is national in scope and assists those in postsecondary education. Partners in the effort

include, American Association of Higher Education, Black Board Inc., and George Mason University.

Curriculum Reform in Distance Education. The focus of this 3-year federal project is to develop and

evaluate the use of a technology tool (hybrid CD-ROM with Internet capabilities) that enables an

instructor to place students in authentic simulations at a distance. These video simulations allow

students to (a) apply and reflect upon what they have learned with instructor support and feedback,

and (b) participate in a community of learners who engage in real world problem-solving.

Collaborative Early Childhood Special Education Project, Logan, UT. Coordinate a multi-university

effort to prepare rural and remote personnel for Utah’s early childhood special education certificate

through distance education. Advise students, develop and deliver courses, supervise practica and

student teaching experiences, and participate in technology enhancements to the program including

CD-ROM’s and Internet applications. Distance delivery is via interactive television with heavy emphasis

on Internet communications.

Council for Exceptional Children: Early Childhood, Children with Communication Disorders,

Teacher Education and Technology & Media Divisions.

Utah Chapter Division for Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children