Infusing assistive technology into instruction : a teaching program for teacher candidates

Infusing assistive technology into instruction : a teaching program for teacher candidates / by Katheryne Rhys Myrick.

Author/creator	Myrick, Katheryne Rhys author.
Other author/creator	Jeffs, Tara, degree supervisor.
Other author/creator	Warren, Sandra Hopfengardner, degree supervisor.
Other author/creator	East Carolina University. Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Format	Theses and dissertations and Archival & Manuscript Material
Production Info	2006.
Description	v, 60 leaves : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm
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Subject(s)	Special education teachers--Training of. Special education--United States --Computer-assisted instruction. Self-help devices for people with disabilities. Student teachers--Attitudes. Self-Help Devices.

Summary	The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of a training program and ongoing technical assistance on the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of teacher candidates using Kidspiration. Kidspiration is a mind-mapping software that can be used as an assistive technology device for students. There were a total of 12 participants in this month long study that took place at East Carolina University. The overall data showed statistical significant in virtually all areas (knowledge, skills, and dispositions) for the participants after the intervention.
General note	Presented to the faculty of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
General note	Advisor: Tara Jeffs
General note	Advisor: Sandra H. Warren
Dissertation note	M.A. Ed. East Carolina University 2006
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-52).
Genre/form	Academic theses.
Genre/form	Academic theses.
Genre/form	Thèses et écrits académiques.

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