Overview

This presentation will describe how a series of technology-based graphic organizers (TBGOs) with embedded UDL supports can be used to provide instruction in (a) writing, (b) computer science, and (c) math. Following demonstration of each tool, the research findings from single-subject/case multiple baseline studies across students with high-incidence disabilities will be presented. The effectiveness of the TBGOs across content areas will be discussed.

Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus exclusively on a series of technology-based graphic organizers developed and tested at George Mason University and will not include information on other similar or related products.

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate the technology-based graphic organizers (TBGOs) and their features.
2. Identify how the TBGOs can be used in different content areas.
3. Describe how TBGO can enhance the quantity and quality of writing, coding, and solving word problems by upper-elementary students with high-incidence disabilities.

Strand(s)

Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education; Research

Target Audience

AT Specialists; Curriculum and Instruction; Educators; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Instructional Technologist; Occupational Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Elementary - Secondary (K-12)

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Thursday, January 25 from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUs

This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; ASHA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

Speaker/s:

Anya Evmenova, PhD

George Mason University, Professor

Biography

Dr. Evmenova is a professor in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. Dr. Evmenova teaches master and doctoral courses in technology integration, special education, and research methods. She is the recipient of the Teaching Excellence and Online Teaching Excellence awards as well as the John Toups Presidential Medal for Excellence in Teaching from GMU for her UDL-based teaching. Her research interests focus on the development and implementation of assistive technology in inclusive educational settings and academic instruction for students with various abilities and needs, Universal Design for Learning, and high-quality online teaching and learning. Dr. Evmenova has raised more than $14 million in federal and state grants to support her research. She is the Editor-in-Chief for the Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits journal published by ATIA.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment by George Mason University; Grant by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Dr. Anya Evmenova is the Research Strand Advisor as well as the editor-in-chief for the Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits journal published by the ATIA.

Roba Hrisseh, M.Ed.

George Mason University, Doctoral Student

Biography

Roba Hrisseh, M.Ed., is a doctoral student at George Mason University, specializing in special education and assistive technology. In the past, she has worked as an assistive technology specialist and education technology teacher in various settings within special education, such as within the nonprofit sector, in the private sector, and within numerous educational settings. Roba’s dissertation focus is on computer science instruction for students with disabilities. Currently, she is implementing two research studies. The first is focused on computer science and literacy instruction for students with disabilities. The second is focused on a technology-based graphic organizer to teach persuasive writing skills for students with disabilities. Additionally, she is working as a graduate research assistant at her university in providing assistive technology expertise for special education textbooks and research projects.

Relevant Financial Relationship: No

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

Boris Gafurov

George Mason University, Research Assistant Professor

Biography

Dr. Boris Gafurov is a research assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. His research expertise is in the computer sciences and computer modeling. Dr. Gafurov has developed several applications for mobile devices to support learners with various abilities and needs. His recent selected work includes a technology-based graphic organizer (TBGO); a mobile application (EZPic2Txt) to enhance communicative (messaging/texting) features of mobile devices for individuals with extensive support needs; KIHd data collection system application that collects, shares and analyzes behavioral data; etc. Dr. Gafurov has extensive experience with application development and usability testing in both clinical and educational settings. .

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment by George Mason University.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No