CURRICULUM VITAE
CHERYL A. WISSICK
The University of South Carolina
College of Education W 235
Columbia, South Carolina 29208

Voice mail: (803) 777-8859 Email: CWissick@sc.edu
URL:
Http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/bio.html


EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ph.D. University of Virginia, Special Education & Instructional Technology 1990

M.Ed. University of Virginia, Special Education 1974

B.A. University of Rochester, Psychology 1973

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina

Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, 1996 - present

Director, Educational Technology Center, College of Education, 1990 - 1996

Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, 1990 - 1996

Director, Center for Excellence in Special Education Technology, 1993 - present

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Research Assistant, Virginia Behavior Disorders Project, James M. Kauffman and John W. Lloyd, Project Directors, 1987 - 1990.

Instructor, Introduction to Instructional Computing, EDES 545, Spring 1989.

Albemarle County Schools, Charlottesville, Virginia

Educational & Instructional Technology Specialist, 1983 - 1987.

Department of Special Services & Elementary Education -

Instructional Technology consultation with teachers in the 20 county schools.

Resource Teacher, Learning Disabled/Emotionally Disturbed,

Woodbrook Elementary, 1976 - 1983.

Greenwood & Stony Point Elementary Schools, 1974 - 1976.


 

HONORS AND AWARDS

George Lackey Inspirational Teaching Award (2000).

Nominated for George Lackey Inspirational Teaching Award (1999).

Lilly Teaching Fellows Program. (1993-94). Multimedia in the Classroom. (D. Barron- mentor)

International Reading Association & Columbia Area Reading Council. (1993). Celebrate Literacy Honor

Department of Educational Psychology. Outstanding Service Award, 1990.


PUBLICATIONS

Articles in Referred Journals

Wissick, C. A., Gardner, J. E., Schweder, W., Smith, L. (in press). Using technology to enhance interdisciplinary instruction for ALL students. Remedial and Special Education.

Gardner, J. E., & Wissick, C. A. (in press). Enhancing thematic units using the world wide web: Tools and strategies that integrate technology for students with mild disabilities. Journal of Special Education Technology.

Wissick, C.A., & Gardner, J.E. (2000). Multimedia or Not to Multimedia. Teaching Exceptional Children, 32(4), 34-43.

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, 233-49.

Langone, C., Wissick, C., Langone, J., & Ross, G. (1998). A study of graduates of a technology teacher preparation program. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 6, 283-302.

Kneedler, R. D., Wissick, C. A., & Lloyd, J. W. (1998). Notes form a field study of self-recording in a 5th-grade classroom. Effective School Practices, 17(2), 63-69.

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.

Wissick, C. A. (1996). Multimedia: Enhancing instruction for students with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities. 29, 494-503.

Wissick, C. A., DuBay, T., Helman, N., & Cates, D. (1995). Can university faculty affect students' attitudes toward electronic mail? International Journal of Telecommunciations. 1, 71-84.

Wissick, C. A., Lloyd, J. W., & Kinzie, M. B. (1992). The effects of community training using a videodisc-based simulation. Journal of Special Education Technology, 11, 207-222.

Gardner, J. E., Taber-Brown, F. M., & Wissick, C. A. (1992). Selecting age-appropriate software for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children. 24(3), 60-63.

Hasselbring, T. S., Goin, L. I., & Wissick, C. A. (1989). Making knowledge meaningful: Applications of hypermedia. Journal of Special Education Technology. 10, 61-72.

Sapona, R., Lloyd, J., & Wissick, C. (1985). Microcomputer use in resource rooms with learning-disabled children. Computers in the Schools, 2(4), 51-60. 


Other Contributions:

Wissick, C.A. (2001). Associate Editor Column: Book and Software Review, Journal of Special Education Technology, 16(1). With:

Calvert, W. (2001). Book Review: Learning With technology: A constructivist perspective.

Wissick, C.A. (2001). Associate Editor Column: Book and Software Review, Journal of Special Education Technology, 16(2). With:

Calvert, W. (2001). Book Review: Using technology in K-8 literacy classrooms.

Wissick, C.A. (2001). Associate Editor Column: Book and Software Review, Journal of Special Education Technology, 16(3). With:

Vesh, C. (2001). Book and Web Site Review: Virtual architecture: Designing and directing curriculum-based telecomputing.

Wissick, C.A. (2001). Associate Editor Column: Book and Software Review, Journal of Special Education Technology, 16(4). With:

Nelson-Graham, T. (2001). Book Review: Technology, curriculum and professional development: Adapting schools to meet the needs of students with disabilities

Wissick, C. A., & Yook, JuHye, (2000). Associate Editor Column: Book and Software Review: Designing reading software for students with disabilities, , Journal of Special Education Technology, 15(1).

Wissick, C.A. (2000). Associate Editor Column: Book and Software Review, Journal of Special Education Technology, 15(2). With:

Coughenour, K. P. (2000). Book Review: A review of education tech points: A framework for assistive technology planning,

Kane, H. (2000). Software Review: A review of Quickwriter.

Wissick, C.A. (2000). Associate Editor Column: Book and Software Review, , Journal of Special Education Technology, 15(3). With:

Coughenour, K. P., (2000). Software review: A review of First Step KidTools.

Fitzgerald, G., & Semrau, L. (2000). Software review: The development of KidTools.

Wissick, C.A. (2000). Associate Editor Column: Book and Software Review, , Journal of Special Education Technology, 15(4). With:

Capilouto, G. (2000). Book Review: Stages: Software solutions for special needs.

Nelson-Graham, T. (2000). Book Review: Computer and web resources for people with disabilities: A guide to exploring today's assistive technology.

Wissick, C.A. (2000). Quickstarts: Models for Web-based activities. Special Education Technology Practice. 2(4), 31-34.

Wissick, C.A. (2000). Quickstarts: Drill and practice Web style. Special Education Technology Practice. 2(3), 39-41.

Wissick, C.A. (2000). Quickstarts: Starting a new year: Making your own toolbox. Special Education Technology Practice. 2(1), 39-41.

Wissick, C.A. (1999). Quickstarts: Is technology integration making you hungry? Special Education Technology Practice. 1(5), 21-24.

Wissick, C.A. (1999). Quickstarts: Let’s go grocery shopping. Special Education Technology Practice. 1(4), 33-36.

Wissick, C.A. (1999). Quickstart: Developing functional literacy skills. Special Education Technology Practice. 1(3), 22-25.

Wissick, C., & Gardner, J.E. (1999). A special educator's learner's permit to the world wide web. In Hirschbuhl, J., & Bishop, D. (Eds.), Computers in Education 00/01 (9th Ed), (pp. 191-240), Guildford, CT: Duskin/McGraw-Hill.

Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (1998) . A special educator's learner's permit to the world wide web. Teaching Exceptional Children: Online Hypertext Version, 30(5), 8-15. [Available: http://www.nscee.edu/unlv/Colleges/Education/ERC/Articles/Permit/lp01.htm]

Wissick, C. (1997). Multimedia: Enhancing instruction for students with learning disabilities. [monograph and hypertext CD-ROM]. In Boone, R. & Higgins, K. (Eds.), Technology for Students wtih Learning Disabilities: Educational Applications. (pp. 205 - 221). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed

Wissick, C. (1994). On-ramp to the information highway. The TAM Newsletter. 9(1), 7-10.

Wissick, C. (1994). Interactive simulations provide experimental learning for pre-service teachers. Interface, 3(3), 3.

Wissick, C. A. (1992). Teacher training in multimedia: Content enhancements and considerations for instruction. TAM Topical Guide, 1, 8-24.

Lloyd, J. W., Wissick, C. A., & Kneedler, R. D. (1988). Extending special education's reach: Self-recording implemented in the regular classroom. Unpublished manuscript, University of Virginia, Virginia Behavior Disorders Project, Charlottesville, VA.


Conference Proceedings

Wissick, C., & Helman, N. The language mangler: An experimental simulation of disabilities in reading and writing. (1994). In Conference Proceedings 1994 Annual TAM Conference, (pp. 56-57). St. Paul, MN: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.

Wissick, C., & Sprang, K. Interdisciplinary contextualized learning. (1992). In Conference Proceedings First Annual Conference on Multimedia in Education and Business, (pp. 25-26). Columbia, SC: Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia.

Wissick, C., & deKrafft, C. Multimedia crosses the curriculum. (1992). In Conference Proceedings First Annual Conference on Multimedia in Education and Business, (pp. 91-95). Columbia, SC: Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia.

Wissick, C. Integrated media to enhance teaching and learning. (1991). In Proceedings for Computers on Campus National Conference, (pp. 69-70). Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.

Wissick, C. Guidelines for developing videodisc-based simulations for persons with developmental disabilities. (1991). In R. Fox (Ed.), Proceedings of the Society for Applied Learning Technology Interactive Multimedia '91, (pp. 78-81). Warrenton, VA: Learning Technology Institute.

Wissick, C. Establishing a collaborative context for multimedia research. (1991). In Proceedings of the Multimedia Technology Seminar, (pp. 87-91). Reston, VA: Center for Special Education Technology, The Council for Exceptional Children.

Wissick, C., & Kinzie, M. (1989). The development and design of a videodisc simulation for training grocery shopping skills to students with moderate or severe handicaps. In R. Fox (Ed.), Proceedings of the Society for Applied Learning Technology Eleventh Conference on Interactive Videodisc in Education and Training, (pp. 28-31). Warrenton, VA: Society for Applied Learning Technology.

Wissick, C., Foelber, M., & Berdel, R. (1989). The repurposing of Raiders of the Lost Ark: Hypercard design and research on classroom use. In R. Fox (Ed.), Proceedings of the Society for Applied Learning Technology Eleventh Conference on Interactive Videodisc in Education and Training, (pp. 8-10). Warrenton, VA: Society for Applied Learning Technology.

Wissick, C. (1987). Kids to kids: USA and USSR. In T. Lough & G. Bull (Eds.), Proceedings of the East Coast Logo Conference, (pp. 218-221). Westport, CT: Meckler Publishing Corp.

Wissick, C., & Calvert, B. (1987). Turtle steps to single switch use. In T. Lough & G. Bull (Eds.), Proceedings of the East Coast Logo Conference, (pp. 222-226). Westport, CT: Meckler Publishing Corp.

Wissick, C., & Calvert, B. (1986). Sequential computer experiences for severely handicapped students. In M. Gergen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1986 Closing the Gap Conference: Computer Technology for the Handicapped, (pp. 50-53). Hutchinson, MN: Crow River Press.

Appert, C., Bell, H., Miller, M., Wissick, C., & Young, K. (1985). A look inside the turtle's toolbox. In M. Gergen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1985 Closing the Gap Conference: Computer Technology for the Handicapped, (pp. 105-109). Hutchinson, MN: Crow River Press.

Wissick, C., & Young, K. (1984). Say it with Logo: Logo and the voice synthesizer as tools for communication. In M. Gergen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1984 Closing the Gap Conference: Computer Technology for the Handicapped, (pp. 94-96). Hutchinson, MN: Crow River Press.


CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

These programs were developed to support the instruction of special education teachers and/or their students. These have been distributed free to teachers and teacher educators by request. All of the programs have been demonstrated at national conferences where the presentations were accepted by peer review (See presentation section).

Wissick, C. (1999-2000). Web Toolboxes: Quickstarts for students and teachers. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/toolbox.html (additions for 2000: Units on Whales; Units and lessons, Activity Models, Instruction Design) Updates to other pages to keep pages current. Current hits on main page- 3711.

Wissick, C. (1998). Lunch Activity: Functional activity for students with developmental disabilities. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/café/cafeteria_photo/cafe1.htm

Wissick, C. (1998). Searching for a definition of Learning Disabilities. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/ldquest.html

Wissick, C. (1997). Characteristics of Learning Disabilities: Activities & Resources. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/ld531.html

Wissick, C. (1996). Technology Enhanced Thematic Units. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/theme.html .

Edyburn, D., Wissick, C., & Gardner, J.E., (1995). Technology Enhanced Learning Environments. [Hypercard Stack]. Florida Educational Technology Conference CD-Rom, Orlando, FL: University of Central Florida.

Wissick, C. A. & Gillam, K. (1994). Observation of children with learning disabilities [Interactive Toolbook Computer Program]. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.

Wissick, C. A. (1994). Grants & Grant Writing. [Astound Presentation]. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.

Wissick, C. A. (1993). Characteristics of learning disabilities [Videodisc]. Columbia SC: University of South Carolina.

Wissick, C. A. (1993). Grants & Grant Writing. [Hypercard stack]. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.

Wissick, C. A. (1993). Enhancing Teaching with Multimedia. [Hypercard stack, Linkway program]. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.

Patterson, G., Helman, N., & Wissick, C. (1993). Langmang: The Language Mangler. [Interactive computer software]. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.

Patterson, G., & Wissick, C. (1993). Soda Research Flipbook. [Software program]. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.

Wissick, C. A., & Kinzie, M. A. (1990). Community shopping simulation [Interactive videodisc- based computer program]. Charlottesville VA: University of Virginia.

Wissick, C. A., Berdell, R., Foelber, M., & Downey, M. (1989). Sentence Sequencing with Raiders of the Lost Ark [Hypercard based program]. Charlottesville VA: University of Virginia.

Wissick, C. (1987). Logo Tools for English and Language Arts. [Apple Logo Templates]. Charlottesville, VA: Albemarle County Schools.

Wissick, C., & Calvert, B. (1986). Single Switch Logo Programs. [IBM & Apple Logo Programs to use with single switch access]. Charlottesville, VA: IBM Institute.


FUNDED GRANTS

Wissick, C. A. (1998). Center for Excellence in Special Education Technology: Focus on Infants and Toddlers, Centers of Excellence Mini-Grants Program, Commission on Higher Education, $14985.

This grant was funded from November, 1998 through October, 1999. I was on sabbatical during Spring 1999 but I still administered this grant and provided workshops to teachers during this time.

Wissick, C. A. (1997). A Touch of Class: Community Living and Shopping Simulations, Carolina Venture Fund, University of South Carolina, $9074.

Wissick, C. A. (1997) Multimedia transitions: Transforming simulations from laserdisc to the world wide web. Bell South Instructional Innovations Grants, University of South Carolina, $4996.

Shirley, J., Van Scoy, I., & Wissick, C. A. (1997) Teacher Perceptions of Technology Integration. PDS 1997 Grant Program, University of South Carolina, $1000.

Wissick, C. A. (1995). Lilly Conference on College Teaching. Provost Instructional Development Fund, University of South Carolina, $750.

Wissick, C. A. (1992). Enhancing teaching through integrated media. Innovative Teaching Grant, University of South Carolina, $2184.00

deKrafft, C. W. & Wissick, C. A. (1992). Teaching real live problem solving. Educational Improvement Act, South Carolina Department of Education, $2000.

Using Still Video Photography in Education and Business. (1992-93). Burger King Corporation and Dade Public Education Fund, Burger King Academy Enterprise Fund Entrepreneur Grant Recipient with Five Points Schools, Cities in Schools, Richland District One, funded for $500.

deKrafft, C. W. & Wissick, C. A. (1991). Teaching math concepts through multimedia. Educational Improvement Act, South Carolina Department of Education, $2000.

Wissick, C. A. (1990). The role of video and graphics in videodisc-based simulations: How do students process and use video-presented material? Research and Productive Scholarship, University of South Carolina, $2,658.

Wissick, C. A. (1989). The effects of in vivo versus videodisc simulation-plus-in vivo on the generalization of grocery shopping skills by students with severe handicaps. Student Initiated Research, under the direction of J. W. Lloyd, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Washington, D.C., $7480.

GRANTS - Submitted

National Science Foundation, Promoting Interest, Participation, Retention, and Advancement in SMET Careers with Agent Technology, Submitted May, 2001 with the College of Engineering.(not funded).

Office of Special Education Programs, Steppingstones for Technology Grant Program: From the Classroom to the Community: Using Agent-based Technology as a Conduit. Submitted December, 2000 with College of Engineering, $200,000.(not funded)

Center for Disability Resources, South Carolina Assistive Technology Project: Center for Excellence in Special Education Technology Workshops. June, 1999. $10,000. (not funded).

EdTech Grant Program: Celebrating Learning through Technology: Picture Taking Peers: Creating concept activities for students with developmental disabilities. Nov, 1999. $1000 (not funded)

Office of the Governor, Developmental Disabilities Program Adminstration, Training on special education technology and its applications to persons with special needs. $109,000 (not funded).

Apple Partnership Grant. (1994). Apple Education Foundation, February, 1994. (with K. Cole of Cities in Schools) (not funded).

Office of Special Education Programs: CFDA 84.180E Demonstrating and Evaluating the Benefits of Educational Innovations using Technology - Project IVI: Interactive Video-based Instruction for Students with Moderate, Multiple, or Severe Disabilities -- June, 1992 with Dennis Cates. $180,000 for first year (not funded).

Office of Special Education Programs: CFDA 84.180E Demonstrating & Evaluating the Benefits of Technology - Project IVI: Interactive Video-based Instruction for Students with Multiple or Severe Disabilities -- Nov, 1992 w/ Dennis Cates. $180,000 (not funded).

Effects of a Videodisc-Based Simulation for Teaching Community Skills, (1990). Easter Seal Society. $39,000 (not funded).


PRESENTATIONS

2000

Langone, J. & Wissick, C. Using computer-based, multimedia instruction to teach academic and functional skills. Milwaukee, WI: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 2000.

Gardner, J.E., & Wissick, C. Creating meaningful learning with web activities that support curriculum accommodations and enhance instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Milwaukee, WI: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 2000.

Wissick, C. & Hanes, B. Virtual Field Trips and Thematic Units. Myrtle Beach, SC: South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, February, 2000.

Wissick, C. de Krafft, C., Jackson, I., & Schweder, W. Developing multimedia activities to train functional and community skills. Myrtle Beach, SC: South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, February, 2000.

Wissick, C., Langone, J., & de Krafft, C. Picture taking peers: Creating concept activities for students with developmental disabilities. Vancouver, BC: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 2000.

Clees, T., Langone, J., & Wissick, C. Using computer-based, multimedia instruction to teach academic and functional skills. Vancouver, BC: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 2000.

Gardner, J. E., Wissick, C., & Edyburn, D. Creating and integrating World Wide Web virtual field trips and thematic units. Vancouver, BC: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 2000.

de Krafft, C., Wissick, C., Langone, J., & Schweder, W. Developing multimedia tools to support functional and community training. Atlanta, GA: National Education Computing Consortium, June, 2000.

Wissick, C., Gardner, J., & Edyburn, D. Quickstarts: Web toolboxes to support technology integration. Atlanta, GA: National Education Computing Consortium, June, 2000.

Gardner, J., Wissick, C., Edyburn, D. & Langone, J. Special education technology considerations for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Atlanta, GA: National Education Computing Consortium, June, 2000.

Edyburn, D., Gardner, J., & Wissick, C. Technology integration strategies for enhancing the preparation of special education personnel. Las Vegas, NV: Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, November, 2000.

Wissick, C., & Marshall, K., Finding your way out of the technology maze: Teacher educators and technology. Las Vegas, NV: Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, November, 2000.

1999

Wissick, C. & Gardner, J. Linking the World Wide Web to curriculum integration . Portland, OR: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1999.

Wissick, C. & Langone, J. Effects of multimedia instruction on teaching functional determination skills to students with moderate/severe intellectual disabilities. Portland, OR: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1999.

Wissick, C, & Garubo, J. Assistive technology. Columbia, SC: Commission on Higher Education, Centers of Excellence Conference, March, 1999.

Wissick, C., Winslett, J., & Thaxton, J. Can technology connect and integrate the curriculum? Columbia, SC: Commission on Higher Education, Centers of Excellence Conference, March, 1999.

Wissick, C. Hanes, B., Edyburn, D., West, D., Rozalski, M., Cook, W., Burkett, K., Day, J., Peay, A., Connelly, B., Linder, S., Mitchell, D., & Hathaway, D. Can technology connect and integrate the curriculum? Find out how to do it yourself. Charlotte, NC: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1999.

Wissick, C., & Langone, J. Locating and developing multimedia activities for students with moderate or severe disabilities. Charlotte, NC: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1999.

Wissick, C., & Gardner, J. Developing World Wide Web thematic units and field trips. Charlotte, NC: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1999.

Wissick, C., Gardner, J. & Langone, J. CDEI Showcase. Charlotte, NC: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1999.

Wissick, C. & de Krafft, C. Overcoming the barriers of community-based instruction with multimedia technology. Sydney, Australia: International Society of Special Education, July, 1999.

Wissick, C., & de Krafft, C. Supporting inclusive environments with technology: Middle school students develop multimedia activities for students with disabilities. Myrtle Beach, SC: ED-TECH ’99, November, 1999.

1998

Wissick, C. & Gardner, J. Interactivity on the Web. Atlanta, GA: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1998.

Wissick, C., Integrating technology into the curriculum: How to avoid making it a "Do it Yourself" project. Atlanta, GA: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1998.

Wissick, C., & Langone, J. Technology simulations for pre-service teachers. Minneapolis, MN: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1998.

1997

Wissick, C. Transforming instructional environments and improving personal productivity wtih the World Wide Web. San Jose, CA: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1997. (Invited 1/2 day workshop)

Edyburn, D., Gardner, J., & Wissick, C. Integrating technology into the curriculum: How to avoid making it a "Do it Yourself" project. San Jose, CA: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1997.

Wissick, C. World Wide Web and students with mild disabilities: Instructional possibilities and challenges. San Jose, CA: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1997.

Wissick, C. Teaching students with disabilities: A special challenge. Teacher Cadet Spring Conference, Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina. March, 1997. (Invited presentation).

Wissick, C. Technology integration enhances learning for preservice teachers. Orlando, FL: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, April, 1997.

Wissick, C. Teaching Methodologies for the 21st century. Aiken: SC: University of South Carolina, School of Nursing. April, 1997. (Invited featured speaker)

Wissick, C. Teaching and learning with the World Wide Web: Potential and considerations. Chattanooga, TN: Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia, July 1997.

Wissick, C. Innovation in web based instructional strategies. Myrtle Beach, SC: HENA, October, 1997.

Langone, J., Hasselbring, T., Edyburn, D., Wissick, C., Blackhurst, E., & Smith, S. Technology and teacher education in the 21st Century. Teacher Education Division National Conference, Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA, November, 1997. (Invited panel presentation).

1996

Wissick, C. Enhancing learning environments with web browsing. Myrtle Beach, SC: HENA, November, 1996.

Wissick, C., & Loveday, B. Technology simulations for pre-service teachers. Orlando, FL: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1996.

Gardner, J., Wissick, C., & deKrafft, C. Attributions & Technology for Mathematics. Orlando, FL: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1996.

Wissick, C. Technology enhanced thematic units. Austin, TX: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, February, 1996.

Wissick, C., Gardner, J. & Walden, R. Web Browsing for personal productivity. Austin, TX: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, February, 1996.

1995

Wissick, C. Assistive technology for students with LD and ADD. Columbia, SC: Learning Disabilities Association of SC, November, 1995

Wissick, C., & Gillam, K., Development and evaluation of an interactive videodisc program for teacher training. Myrtle Beach, SC: HENA, October, 1995

Edyburn, D., Gardner, J., & Wissick, C. Does technology integration always have to be a do-it-yourself project? Minneapolis, MN: Closing the Gap, October, 1995.

Wissick, C., deKrafft, C., & Gardner, J. Math attitudes: Can technology make a difference? Baltimore, MD: National Education Computing Conference, June, 1995.

Wissick, C. Interactive simulations provide experiential learning for pre and inservice teachers. Indianapolis, IN: Council for Exceptional Children International Conference, April, 1995.

Wissick, C., Gardner, J., & Edyburn, D., Technology enhanced learning environments support inclusion. Orlando, FL: Florida Assistive Technology Impact Conference and Technology and Media Division of Council for Exceptional Children, March, 1995.

1994

Wissick, C. Multimedia Presentation Software. Myrtle Beach, SC: Higher Education Network Association, November, 1994.

Edyburn, D., Gardner, J., & Wissick, C. Technology enhanced learning environments: An advanced workshop in technology integration. Minneapolis, MN: Closing the Gap, October, 1994.

Edyburn, D., Gardner, J., & Wissick, C. Technology enhanced learning environments. Minneapolis, MN: Closing the Gap, October, 1994.

Wissick, C. & Gillam, K. Implementing multimedia from laserdiscs to integrated systems. Charleston, SC: Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia, July, 1994.

Helms, C. & Wissick, C. Getting started with multimedia. Charleston, SC: Association of Applied Interactive Multimedia, July, 1994.

Gardner, J., Wissick, C., & deKrafft, C. Attitudes and attributions regarding the use of technology to facilitate math skills with students who are at-risk or mildly cognitively impaired. St. Paul, MN: Technology and Media Division of Council for Exceptional Children, February, 1994.

1993

Wissick, C., & deKrafft, C. Using video to enhance teaching in mathematics. Greenville, SC: South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, November 1993.

Wissick, C., Patterson, G., & Larrabee, M. How do you spell relief? SodaColor. Savannah, GA: Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia, July 1993.

Wissick, C., & Raymond, G. Families coming together with technology. San Antonio: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1993.

Wissick, C., & Raymond, G. Computer activities for parents and children. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, February, 1993.

Wissick, C., & Amaker, W. Visual Imagery in the Classroom. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, February, 1993.

Wissick, C. Enhancing Content with Multimedia. Hilton Head, South Carolina: South Carolina Technical Education, February, 1993.

Wissick, C., Helman, N., & DuBay, T. Simulating learning disabilities in teacher education. Hartford, CT: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1993.

Gardner, J., & Wissick, C. Motivating At-Risk Students in Mathematics. Hartford, CT: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1993.

1992

deKrafft, C., & Wissick, C. Real life problem solving in mathematics. Hilton Head, SC: South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, November, 1992.

Wissick, C. Enhancing Teaching with Integrated Media. Myrtle Beach, SC: Higher Education Network Association, November, 1992.

Wissick, C., Helman, N., Rhodes, T., & Lawton, S. Favorite Linkway Projects. Columbia: South Carolina Association of Educational Technology, October, 1992.

Wissick, C. Technology assisted instruction. Columbia: State of South Carolina Department of Education TECH PREP Conference, July, 1992.

Wissick, C. Cooperating computer classmates: Motivating at-risk students. Baltimore: Council for Exceptional Children, April, 1992.

Wissick, C., & Helms, C. Integrated Media to Enhance Teaching and Learning. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: South Carolina Technical Education, March, 1992.

Wissick, C., & DuBay, T. Enhancing social skills through the use of technology. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, February, 1992.

Wissick, C., Cates, D., & Helman, N. Electronic Classmates: Promoting Collegiality through the use of Electronic Mail. Albuquerque: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1992.

Wissick, C. The Role of Video and Graphics in Videodisc-based Simulations: How do Students Process and use Video-based material? Albuquerque: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1992.

Wissick, C., & Cates, D. Collaboration, Developmental Disabilities, and Electronic Mail: Training Teachers for the Future. Honolulu: Division on Mental Retardation, Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1992.

1991

Fryer, T. B., Gonzalez, D., Sprang, K., & Wissick, C. Situated cognition for apprenticeship training. Raleigh, NC: Southern Conference on Language Learning, October, 1991.

Wissick, C., & DuBay, T. Computer adaptations to meet the needs of all students. Columbia, SC: Sixth Annual South Carolina Council for Computer Educators Conference, October, 1991.

Wissick, C., & deKrafft, C. Multimedia across the curriculum. Columbia, SC: Sixth Annual South Carolina Council for Computer Educators Conference, October, 1991.

Wissick, C. Interactive videodisc-based training for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Atlanta: 69th Annual Council for Exceptional Children Conference, April, 1991.

Wissick, C. Multimedia to Enhance Teaching and Learning. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: AECT of SC 1991 Conference, March, 1991.

Dickey, E., & Wissick, C. Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning at the Collegiate Level: Computers, Multimedia, and Television. Charleston, South Carolina: Enhancing the Quality of Teaching, February, 1991.

Wissick, C. Videodisc Applications for Special Populations. Hilton Head, South Carolina: South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, February, 1991.

Wissick, C. Developing Videodisc-Based Simulations for Community Skill Training. Kansas City: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, January, 1991.

1990

Wissick, C. Videodisc-Based Simulations: Applications for Community Skill Training. Minneapolis: Closing the Gap, October, 1990.

Wissick, C. Talking Word Processors. Charlottesville, VA: Virginia Educational Association Annual Conference, March, 1990.

Wissick, C. The Development and Design of a Videodisc Simulation for Training Grocery Shopping Skills to Students with Moderate or Severe Handicaps. Lexington, KY: Council for Exceptional Children, Technology and Media Conference, January, 1990.

1989

Wissick, C., Foelber, M., & Berdel, R. The Repurposing of Raiders of the Lost Ark: Hypercard Design and Research on Classroom Use. Washington, DC: ADCIS 31st Annual International Conference, November, 1989.

Wissick, C., & Kinzie, M. The Development of a Videodisc Simulation for Training Grocery Shopping Skills. Washington, DC: ADCIS 31st Annual International Conference, November, 1989.

James, F., Wissick, C., Landrum, T., & Lloyd, J. Promoting Self-Control in the Classroom. Charlotte: Council for Exceptional Children, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, September, 1989.

1988

Hiner, L. & Wissick, C. Strategies for implementing interactive videodisc technology in special education. Reno: Council for Exceptional Children, Technology And Media Division Conference, December, 1988.

Hiner, L. & Wissick, C. Using Logo as an authoring language to program interactive videodisc applications. Philadelphia: ADCIS 30th Annual International Conference, November, 1988.

Wissick, C. & Hiner, L. Using Interactive Videodisc Instruction for Students with Special Needs. Baltimore: Special Needs! Special Solutions! July, 1988.

Wissick, C., & Calvert, B. Tools for Special Populations: Using the Computer's Voice. Baltimore: Technology & Media Conference, January, 1988.

1987

Wissick, C., & Cartmell, D. Tools for Special Populations: Using your Own Voice. Minneapolis: Closing the Gap, October, 1987.

Wissick, C. UVA-IBM Institute: Special Talk. Chicago: Council for Exceptional Children Convention, April, 1987.

Wissick, C. Integrating Logo into the Curriculum. Roanoke, VA: State Instructional Computing Conference, April, 1987.

Wissick, C., & Calvert, B. UVA-IBM Institute--Special Talk. Washington, D.C.: Technology and Media Conference, January, 1987.

1986

Bull, G., Cochran, P., & Wissick, C. Logo and Learner-Based Tools. Minneapolis: Closing the Gap--Computer Technology for the Handicapped, October, 1986.

Wissick, C. Integrating Logo into the Math Curriculum. Roanoke, VA: State Instructional Computing Conference, April, 1986.

1985

Wissick, C. Technology for the Handicapped. Lynchburg, VA: State Special Education Supervisors Conference, October, 1985.

Wissick, C. Computer Applications for the Learning Disabled. Charlottesville, VA: Regional Workshop for Teachers of the Learning Disabled, May, 1985.

Wissick, C., & Young, K. Say it with Logo. Baltimore: Technology and Media Division of Council for Exceptional Children, Computers for the Handicapped, March, 1985.

1984

Bull, G., Cochran, P., Stroudt, R., Wissick, C., & Young, K. Logo: A Hands-On Introduction- Pre-conference workshop. Minneapolis: Closing the Gap--Computer Technology for the Handicapped, September, 1984.

Wissick, C., & Young, K. One Command at a Time: Setting up a Computer Program. Charlottesville, VA: Virginia Council for Exceptional Children, March, 1984.


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Council for Exceptional Children--Technology and Media Division:

Member of the Executive Board (elected 1997 to present)

Treasurer, 1997- present (ELECTED POSITION, re-elected 1999, re-elected 2001)

Webmaster, July 1996 - July 1997

Chair Business & Industry, 1991 - July 1998

National Conference Exhibit Chair, January 1998 conference

National Conference Exhibit Chair, February 1997 conference

National Conference Exhibit Chair, January 1996 conference

National Conference Exhibit Chair, February 1994 conference

Delegate to General Assembly, CEC, 1988 & 1995

Member-at-large, Executive Committee, 1987 - 1989

Council for Exceptional Children, member 1975- present

Division for Learning Disabilities

Division for Research

Teacher Education Division

TAM Representation at CEC Surf City

Web Consultation at National CEC, workshops for other divisions, April 1997

Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia, South Carolina Affiliate

Founding Member 1991, Co-chair, 1991-1992, President, 1992-1993, Past President 1993-present, Treasurer, 1996-1997.

Association Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), 1993- present.

HENA (Higher Educational Network Association), Board Member 1995 - present

Learning Disabilities Association, Member 1975- present.

South Carolina Association of Educational Technology, member 1991- present.

TEACHING, WORKSHOPS, & CONSULTATIONS

COURSE EXPERIENCES

EDEX 750 Technology for Special Populations

EDMA 702/EDIT 703 Multimedia in the Classroom/Advanced Methods in Integrated Media

EDEX 531 Characteristics of Learning Disabilities

EDEX 790 Introduction to Assessment in Special Education

WORKSHOPS & CONSULTATIONS

Richland School District One, June 1998 Two Half-Day Workshops on using the World Wide Web and Laserdiscs to enhance instruction

Richland School District Two, Feb 1998 and June 1998 Two Workshops on using the World Wide Web for students with disabilities.

Richland District I, AC Moore Elementary

EDTE 731 GRS course tailored to meet the needs of the teachers met April - Dec 1997. Emphasis on MacIntosh applications.

District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, Irmo Elementary

EDTE 731 GRS course tailored to the meet the needs of the teachers met 1 full week in June, follow up in August and observations during the year. Emphasis on Windows applications.

College of Social Work, USC

Powerpoint Workshops for Faculty, March 1997

Technology 2000 Task Force, School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties,

Committee Member, Jan-May 1997

Richland District Two, Columbia, South Carolina

Grant Consultation, Spring 1996 & Spring 1997

WIS Live at Five, WIS-TV, Columbia, South Carolina

Interview with Susan Aude-Fisher - Tips for software selection, special on CyberKids, Nov, 1995

Office of Programs for Exceptional Children, 1995 - 1996

Task Force for revision of Redbook, policy manual for special education

Fall Administrators' Conference for Coordinators of Programs for Students with Disabilities, State Department of Education, Office of Programs for Exceptional Children

Presentation, Center for Excellence in Special Education, Charleston, SC. October, 1995

School Improvement Council, Nursery Road School, 1995-present

Technology consultant for SIC

Office of Programs for Exceptional Children, August, 1995

Consult with Dr. Ora Spann regarding software and technology for special education

Lancaster School District, Lancaster, South Carolina

Presentation/Demonstration, Assistive Technology, Staff Development Special Education, September, 1995

Mr. Knosit, WIS-TV, Columbia, South Carolina

Demonstration of KidWorks 2 software program for local TV program, Aired: March, 1995 & October, 1996.

Teaching Breakfast Series, University of South Carolina

Enhancing Teaching with Multimedia, invited presentation for USC faculty, January 1993.

CDTI (Career Development Training Institute), University of South Carolina

Multimedia Development in Career Development Two-Week Workshop, July 1993

Lexington District 1, Lexington, South Carolina

Presentation, Multimedia & Anchored Instruction, Staff Development, March, 1992

Lexington District 2, Lexington, South Carolina

Presentation, Multimedia, Staff Development, Pine Ridge Middle School, March, 1992

Richland District One, Columbia, South Carolina

Consultation & Project Development, Atlas Road School, 1990-91;

Five Points & Atlas Road (CR Neal), 1991-94.

Horry County, Conway, South Carolina

Presentation & workshop, Multimedia & Linkway, Grant Planning for Conway High School -November & December, 1991, January, 1992.

Richland District One, Columbia, South Carolina

Presentation, Computers and Software, Staff Development- AC Moore Elementary, August, 1991.

Newberry County Schools, Newberry, South Carolina

Workshop, IBM Linkway, In-service training - July, 1991

Richland District Two, Columbia, South Carolina

Presentation, Laserdisc Technology, Staff Development, February, 1991.

Richland District One, Columbia, South Carolina

Presentation, One Computer Classroom, Staff Development-Five Points, November, 1990.

Talbot County Schools, Easton, Maryland

Strategies for Using the Computer in Math and Language Arts, 2-day workshop, June, 1989

Lynchburg City Schools, Lynchburg, Virginia

Teaching Self-Recording, March, 1990

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

• Guest Speaker, Teaching Exceptional Individuals, EDIS 408, Use of Technology with Special Populations, May 1989.

• Co-coordinator with Glen Bull, Tom Lough, & Judi Harris, Logo Retreat, Two-Week Summer Institute, 1988.

• Guest Speaker, Vocal and Non-Vocal Communication, EDIS 711, Technology Aids for Communication, April 1988

• Guest Speaker, The Exceptional Child, EDIS 500, Technology and Students with Special Needs, April 1988

• Participant, UVA/IBM Institute-Special Talk Consortium, Glen Bull and Paula Cochran, Project Directors, June 1986, June 1987, & June 1988.

• Consultant, University of Virginia Data Based Decisions Project, Martha Snell, Project Director, 1985-87

IBM -- Educational Instructional Support

• Technology and Media Conference, Lab Demonstrations, December, 1988.

• Technology: A Bridge to the Independence IBM Conference, Presentation, Boca Raton, FL, April, 1988.

• Closing the Gap Conference, Demonstration, October, 1987.

Earthstewards Network, Bainbridge Island, Washington

• Participant, Kids to Kids exchange, USSR-US, Fall, 1986.

• US - Presenter on computer uses in the United States.

• USSR - Delegate on trip to Moscow and Novosibirsk.

Albemarle County Schools, Charlottesville, Virginia

• Nine Computer Mini-courses (six to twelve weeks): 1984 - 1987


UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, AND DEPARTMENT SERVICE

Director, Center for Excellence in Special Education Technology, 1993-present

Offering workshops and individual consultations to parents

M.A.T. in Special Education Coordinator and Advisor, 1997- present

M.A.T. Exceptions Committee, 1998- University committee that meets 3-4 times a year to consider student files for Exceptions to the minimum requirements.

University SACS Task Force, Co-chair with Joanne Herman, Special Population Access, 1999-

Alternative SACS evaluation focused on technology. Each task force will prepare individual reports for the larger university report.

University Committee on Instructional Development, 1999-

College of Education, Technology Advisory Committee, 1999-

Department of Educational Psychology, Steering Committee, 1999-

Department of Educational Psychology, APR Committee, 1999-

PDS (Professional Development Schools) Technology Committee, 1996 - Present

Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty Affairs- Chair, 1996 - 1997.

Member, 1997-1998

Department of Educational Psychology, Academic Affairs, 1996 - 1997.

Chair, 1997-1998

Department of Educational Psychology, APR Committee

(replacement for M. Larrabee), Spring, 1997

Department of Educational Psychology, Student Affairs, 1995 - 1996.

College of Education Student Affairs Committee, 1994- 1996.

College of Education Faculty Affairs Committee, 1992-1994.

Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty Affairs Committee, 1991-1993.

College of Education Educational Technology Advisory Committee, Chair 1991-1996.

Advisory Committee, Center for Excellence in Special Education Technology, 1991- 1994.

University of South Carolina, Academic Computing and Information Technology Advisory Committee (ACITAC), 1992-1996.

University of South Carolina, Research and Productive Scholarship, Review Committee, 1992-1994.

ACITAC Subcommittee, Long range planning for the Classroom of the Future, 1993-1994.

Program in Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Conference Chair, 1993.

Summer Institute Center for Excellence in Special Education Technology, Organizer, 1993.

Bell South Technology Project, Leader, Summer Workshop, August 1992.

Bell South Advisory Committee, 1992-1994.

Search Committees: Assistant Professor, Special Education, 2001; Assistant Professor, Vision, 1996; Coordinator, Educational Technology Center, 1994; Technical Assistant, College of Education, 1994; Director, School Improvement Council Assistance, 1992.


 
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