Multimedia: Enhancing Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities

Cheryl A. Wissick

Journal of Learning Disabilities Vol. 29, No. 5 (1996) pp. 494–503

This article examines the literature for examples of multimedia use within specific classroom learning environments and relates those applications to students with learning disabilities. It discusses opportunities for students; particular challenges ...

The Effects of Community Training Using a Videodisc-Based Simulation

Cheryl A. Wissick

Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 11, No. 4 (1992) pp. 207–22

An interactive videodisc-based simulation was used to train 3 students (ages 12-17) with moderate disabilities on locating and purchasing items in convenience store settings. The students improved in their effectiveness and efficiency of locating...

Conducting Assessments in Technology Needs: From Assessment to Implementation

Cheryl A. Wissick; J Emmett Gardner

Assessment for Effective Intervention Vol. 33, No. 2 (2008) pp. 78–93

Practitioners with an expertise in assistive technology and technology assessments are in demand to be full participants in the selection, planning, and implementation of instruction for students with mild disabilities. Frequently, practitioners...

A Learner's Permit to the World Wide Web

Cheryl A. Wissick; J Emmett Gardner

TEACHING Exceptional Children Vol. 30, No. 5 (1998) pp. 8–15

Challenges special-education teachers to be efficient users of the World Wide Web to meet their students' learning needs. Information is provided on finding your way in cyberspace, terminology and accessing online tutorials, browsing (links and...

Multimedia or Not to Multimedia?

Cheryl A. Wissick; J Emmett Gardner

TEACHING Exceptional Children Vol. 32, No. 4 (2000) pp. 34–43

This article presents instructional factors that teachers should consider when selecting multimedia materials appropriate for students with learning disabilities. Specific programs and Web sites that use design features effectively are discussed,...

Can University Faculty Affect Student Attitudes Toward Electronic Mail?

Cheryl A. Wissick; Tracy DuBay; Neal Helman; Dennis L. Cates

International Journal of Educational Telecommunications Vol. 1, No. 1 (1995) pp. 71–84

This study investigated the extent to which the number of assignments and number of faculty interactions with students using electronic mail affected students' attitudes and proficiencies in using electronic mail. Students enrolled in three special...

Topics: Attitudes, Faculty, Students

Video-Based Simulations: Considerations for Teaching Students with Developmental Disabilities

Cheryl A. Wissick; J Emmett Gardner; John Langone

Career Development for Exceptional Individuals Vol. 22, No. 2 (1999) pp. 233–49

Explores the use of video-based multimedia simulations for teaching functional skills to persons with developmental disabilities and discusses future considerations, design issues, and implications. Considerations address the importance of...

Enhancing Interdisciplinary Instruction in General and Special Education: Thematic Units and Technology

J Emmett Gardner; Cheryl A. Wissick; Windy Schweder; Loralee Smith Canter

Remedial and Special Education Vol. 24, No. 3 (2003) pp. 161–72

This article discusses interdisciplinary thematic units in the context of special and general education curricula and ways that technology can be used to enhance interdisciplinary thematic units. Examples of curriculum integration activities...