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James Basham
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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James Basham
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The Design and Integration of an Online and On-Campus Hybrid Course Model.
James Basham; Melissa Jones
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 1884–1889
A hybrid course model that utilizes online instruction, online office hours, quizzes, and projects, in conjunction with face-to-face instruction, in class applications and field-based experiences will be discussed and demonstrated. Discussants will...
Topics: Video, Professional Development, Teachers, Instructional Design
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Technology integration complexity model: A systems approach to technology acceptance and use in education
James D. Basham
(2005) pp. 1–127
The lack of technology integration has long been noted as a problem throughout the education system. Using contemporary and reductionistic approaches, researchers have tried to explain the lack of modern technology acceptance and use in valuable but ...
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Mobile Learning for Students With and Without Disabilities in K-12 Educational Setting
Jingrong Xie; James Basham
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1647–1664
Mobile learning technology has shown great potential to facilitate teaching and learning in recent academic research. This comprehensive literature review methodology was used to examine recent literature through a critical analysis of data based...
Topics: E-Learning Trends and Innovations (social learning, mobile, augmented etc.), Designing, Developing, and Assessing E-Learning, Learning Disabilities, Instructional Design, Educational Technology
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An Ecological Model of STEM Education: Operationalizing STEM for all
Maya Israel James D. Basham
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 25, No. 3 (2010)
This article describes a framework for how to provide more accessible, relevant, and effective instruction in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to all students. The STEM for All initiative asserts that all students,...
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A Low-Technology Strategy for Increasing Engagement of Students with Autism and Significant Learning Needs
Christi Carnahan; James Basham; Shobana Musti-Rao
Exceptionality Vol. 17, No. 2 (2009) pp. 76–87
Active engagement is critical to promote learning for students with autism. Although evidence-based strategies exist for promoting engagement for individual students with autism, there are few strategies designed for use with small groups. This...
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The Design and Application of the Digital Backpack
James D. Basham; Helen Meyer; Ernest Perry
Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 42, No. 4 (2010) pp. 339–359
In this study, we introduce the digital backpack as a means for creating a rich learning experience for students of multiple ages. Development, design, and refinement of the digital backpack are grounded in the theoretical framework of Universal...
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Technology to Advance High School and Undergraduate Students with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Maya Israel James D. Basham; Maya Israel James D. Basham; Maya Israel James D. Basham; Mark H. Leddy
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 25, No. 3 (2010) pp. 3–8
Americans with disabilities are underemployed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at higher rates than their nondisabled peers. This article provides an overview of the National science Foundation's Research in Disabilities...
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The Legacy of the Digital Divide
Cynthia Ching; James Basham; Eunice Jang
Urban Education Vol. 40, No. 4 (July 2005) pp. 394–411
This study investigates how college students' current levels of technology use might be affected by digital divide issues. Survey data were collected from 130 students in colleges of education at two midwestern universities. Factor analysis yielded...
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Teachers Teaching with Technology: Technology integration within a NETS aligned framework
Amanda Smeltzer; Catherine Thurston; James Basham
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 3366–3367
As part of the University of Illinois College of Education's Office of Educational Technology's PT3 initiative, entitled Technology Across Learning Environments for New Teachers (TALENT), a framework that combined three online (Flash MX) based...
Topics: Teachers, Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Standards
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An Integrated Framework Used to Increase Preservice Teacher NETS-T Ability
James Basham; Amanda Smeltzer; Evangeline Pianfetti
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 13, No. 2 (April 2005) pp. 257–276
Under a PT3 initiative, a framework was developed to help 34 special education preservice teachers obtain technology related skills. The framework embedded the use of three online Macromedia Flash-MX based tutorials and three handson cooperative...
Topics: Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Standards, Learning Outcomes
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Designing Online Learning Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Sean J. Smith; James D. Basham
TEACHING Exceptional Children Vol. 46, No. 5 (2014) pp. 127–137
With the growth in blended and fully online K-12 instruction, all students, including those with disabilities, are finding online learning a viable option to address learner variability. Personalized learning or the individualized education program...
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An Exploration of How Mobile Devices Help College Students with Disabilities Access News Information
Jingrong Xie; Michael Williams; James Basham
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 229–236
This study intends to investigate how mobile devices interact with college students from diverse backgrounds, especially with disabilities to access news and information. By examining theoretical frameworks of journalism and mass communication,...
Topics: Instructional Design, Evaluation, Communication, Learning Disabilities, Students
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An Online Training Model: Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology
James Basham; Amanda Palla; Evangeline Pianfetti
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3195–3202
Through a PT3 project, a framework embedding the use of three online Macromedia Flash-MX based tutorials and three hands-on cooperative based learning experiences was developed to help preservice teachers obtain technology related skills. Pre- and...
Topics: Preservice Teacher Education, Standards, Training, Teachers, Educational Technology
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An Integrated Framework Used to Increase Preservice Teacher NETS-T Ability
James Basham; Amanda Smeltzer; Evangeline Pianfetti
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education pp. 257–276
Under a PT3 initiative, a framework was developed to help 34 special education preservice teachers obtain technology related skills. The framework embedded the use of three online Macromedia Flash-MX based tutorials and three hands-on cooperative...
Topics: Pedagogy
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Overcoming Challenges: "Going Mobile with Your Own Video Models"
Christina R. Carnahan; James D. Basham; Jennifer Christman; Aleksandra Hollingshead
TEACHING Exceptional Children Vol. 45, No. 2 (2012) pp. 50–59
Video modeling has been shown to be an effective intervention for students with a variety of disabilities. Traditional video models present problems in terms of application across meaningful settings, such as in the community or even across the...
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Computer Mediated Communication in the Universal Design for Learning Framework for Preparation of Special Education Teachers
James D. Basham; K Alisa Lowrey; Aimee deNoyelles
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 25, No. 2 (2010) pp. 31–44
This study investigated the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as a basis for a bi-university computer mediated communication (CMC) collaborative project. Participants in the research included 78 students from two special education...
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Introduction to the Topical Issue: Shaping STEM Education for All Students
Guest Editor James D. Basham; Guest Editor Matthew T. Marino
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 25, No. 3 (2010)
An integrated approach to STEM education is critical to promote the success of individuals with disabilities in the 21st century. This topical issue is a first step toward reaching that objective. The authors in this issue highlight a number of...
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Selecting Software for Students with Learning and Other Disabilities
Matthew T. Marino; Blakely K. Tsurusaki; James D. Basham
Science Teacher Vol. 78, No. 3 (March 2011) pp. 70–72
Have you ever bought a computer program that you thought would be great for your struggling students, only to find that it did not work on your school computers, or that your students found it difficult to use? Selecting science software for...
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From the Student Perspective: Experiences of Middle and High School Students in Online Learning
Danna Harvey; Diana Greer; James Basham; Bo Hu
American Journal of Distance Education Vol. 28, No. 1 (2014) pp. 14–26
The authors conducted a study to examine experiences and preferences of middle and high school students in online learning environments. An online questionnaire was supplied to administrators of online schools, who then distributed the questionnaire ...
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Making Use of the Net: Internet Based Videoconferencing and Online Conferencing Tools in Teacher Preparation.
James Basham; Alisa Lowrey; Melissa Jones; Daniel Huffman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1440–1444
The purpose of this panel session is to discuss two newly formed projects that utilized internet-based videoconferencing and online conferencing in in special education teacher education. One project embeds a multi-university faculty and pre...
Topics: Teachers, Elementary Education, Collaboration, Schools
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Case in Point: A Statewide Blended Learning Initiative for Students with Disabilities: What Makes It Work? A Director's Perspective
Sherry D. Bell; Sean J. Smith; James D. Basham
Journal of Special Education Leadership Vol. 29, No. 2 (2016) pp. 113–116
When the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) began their experiment with a blended statewide Occupational Course of Study (OCS) (see http://ncvps.org/ocs-blended-learning) program for high school students with intellectual and other...
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Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology: Differences between Skills and Values
James Basham; Evangeline Pianfetti; K. Alisa Lowrey; Amanda Palla
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 855–860
As part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's PT3 grant entitled, Technology Across Learning Environments for New Teachers, an effort was undertaken to use a combination of online and cooperative group experiences to increase preservice...
Topics: Students, Educational Technology, Change, Teachers
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Fifth Graders as App Designers: How Diverse Learners Conceptualize Educational Apps
Maya Israel; Matthew T. Marino; James D. Basham; Wenonoa Spivak
Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 46, No. 1 (2013) pp. 53–80
Instructional designers are increasingly considering how to include students as participants in the design of instructional technologies. This study provides a lens into participatory design with students by examining how students conceptualized...
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UDL in the Middle School Science Classroom: Can Video Games and Alternative Text Heighten Engagement and Learning for Students With Learning Disabilities?
Matthew T. Marino; Chad M. Gotch; Maya Israel; Eleazar Vasquez; James D. Basham; Kathleen Becht
Learning Disability Quarterly Vol. 37, No. 2 (May 2014) pp. 87–99
This article examined the performance of 57 students with learning disabilities (LD) from four middle schools. Students were followed over the course of a school year in their inclusive science classrooms as they alternated between the use of...
Topics: Games, Video, Learning Outcomes, Learning Disabilities
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Technology & Identity: Connecting Value Orientation, Personal History, and Culture to Computers in Education, Part I
James Basham; Alisa Lowrey; Amanda Palla; Evangeline Pianfetti; Cynthia Ching; Sharon Tettagah
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 1944–1945
In recent years, research and funding has focused on preparing teachers to have the skills necessary to use technology. The obvious assumption is that increasing technological skill level will increase the integration of technology. However,...
Topics: Teachers, Integration, Educational Technology
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The Scaled Arrival of K-12 Online Education: Emerging Realities and Implications for the Future of Education
James D. Basham; Sean J. Smith; Diana L. Greer; Matthew T. Marino
Journal of Education Vol. 193, No. 2 (2013) pp. 51–59
This article examines the complex array of variables and implementation models that must be accounted for during the pivot from a purely brick-and-mortar educational system to one that makes use of both virtual and blended environments. The authors...
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Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Using Video Games to Enhance Science Instruction
Matthew T. Marino; Maya Israel; Constance C. Beecher; James D. Basham
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 22, No. 5 (October 2013) pp. 667–680
Science education video game research points toward promising, but inconclusive results in both student learning outcomes and attitudes. However, student-level variables other than gender have been largely absent from this research. This study...
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A Comparison of iPads and Worksheets on Math Skills of High School Students with Emotional Disturbance
Todd Haydon; Renee Hawkins; Hillary Denune; Lauren Kimener; Dacia McCoy; James Basham
Behavioral Disorders Vol. 37, No. 4 (August 2012) pp. 232–243
The authors used an alternating treatments design to compare the effects of a worksheet condition and an iPad condition on math fluency and active academic engagement during a high school math class in an alternative school setting. Following group...
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Enhancing Secondary Science Content Accessibility with Video Games
Matthew T. Marino; Kathleen M. Becht; Eleazar Vasquez; Jennifer L. Gallup; James D. Basham; Benjamin Gallegos
TEACHING Exceptional Children Vol. 47, No. 1 (October 2014) pp. 27–34
Mobile devices, including iPads, tablets, and so on, are common in high schools across the country. Unfortunately, many secondary teachers see these devices as distractions rather than tools for scaffolding instruction. This article highlights...
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Emerging State Policy in Online Special Education
James D. Basham; Richard A. Carter; Mary Frances Rice; Kelsey Ortiz
Journal of Special Education Leadership Vol. 29, No. 2 (2016) pp. 70–78
There has been a dramatic increase and acceptance of online learning in the last decade. In its various forms, online learning has begun to disrupt the status quo of K-12 education and, in turn, special education. The growing prevalence of K-12...
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An Examination of Hand-Held Computer-Assisted Instruction on Subtraction Skills for Second Grade Students with Learning and Behavioral Disabilities
Cynthia M. Okolo; Jeff Diedrich; Nancy K. Meyer and Emily C. Bouck; Andrew R. Heckman; Jack A. Cummings and Scott Bellini; Lee L. Mason and Alvaro Gomez Timothy T. Yuen; Kimberly Coy; Matthew T. Marino and Barbara Serianni; Cynthia M. Okolo; Jeff Diedrich; Nancy K. Meyer and Emily C. Bouck; Andrew R. Heckman; Jack A. Cummings and Scott Bellini; Lee L. Mason and Alvaro Gomez Timothy T. Yuen; Kimberly Coy; Matthew T. Marino and Barbara Serianni; Guest Editor James D. Basham; Guest Editor Matthew T. Marino; Cynthia M. Okolo; Jeff Diedrich; Nancy K. Meyer and Emily C. Bouck; Andrew R. Heckman; Jack A. Cummings and Scott Bellini; Lee L. Mason and Alvaro Gomez Timothy T. Yuen; Kimberly Coy; Matthew T. Marino and Barbara Serianni; Guest Editor James D. Basham; Guest Editor Matthew T. Marino; Cynthia M. Okolo; Jeff Diedrich; Nancy K. Meyer and Emily C. Bouck; Andrew R. Heckman; Jack A. Cummings and Scott Bellini; Lee L. Mason and Alvaro Gomez Timothy T. Yuen; Kimberly Coy; Matthew T. Marino and Barbara Serianni; Guest Editor James D. Basham; Guest Editor Matthew T. Marino; Philip D. Nordness; Ann Haverkost; Annette Volberding
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 26, No. 4 (2011) pp. 15–24
The effect of a mathematic flashcard application on a hand-held computing device was examined across three individual second grade students with learning and behavioral disabilities. All of the students improved their subtraction scores by an...