Cynthia J. Rowland

Research Assistant Professor

Project Director

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information

Email:cyndi@cpd2.usu.edu
Phone:(435) 797-3381
Fax:(435) 797-2044
Website:http://www.cecsep.usu.edu
Office:CPD 116

Education

Ph.D., Utah State University, 1996

M.S., Utah State University, 1984

B.S., University of California at Santa Barbara, 1980

Project & Grants

Keeping Web Accessibility In Mind in K-12 Schools (WebAIM K-12). This 4-year federal project will focus on solutions to inaccessible Web sites in our K-12 schools. Specific activities are to develop a system change model for districts and states, create a curriculum that can be used in training, and disseminate widely.

Keeping Web Accessibility In Mind (WebAIM). This 4-year federal project provides training and technical assistance for web developers to create websites that are fully accessible to those with disabilities. The program is national in scope and assists those in postsecondary education. Partners in the effort include, American Association of Higher Education, Black Board Inc., and George Mason University.

Curriculum Reform in Distance Education. The focus of this 3-year federal project is to develop and evaluate the use of a technology tool (hybrid CD-ROM with Internet capabilities) that enables an instructor to place students in authentic simulations at a distance. These video simulations allow students to (a) apply and reflect upon what they have learned with instructor support and feedback, and (b) participate in a community of learners who engage in real world problem-solving.

Collaborative Early Childhood Special Education Project, Logan, UT. Coordinate a multi-university effort to prepare rural and remote personnel for Utah’s early childhood special education certificate through distance education. Advise students, develop and deliver courses, supervise practica and student teaching experiences, and participate in technology enhancements to the program including CD-ROM’s and Internet applications. Distance delivery is via interactive television with heavy emphasis on Internet communications.

Areas of Specialty

Naturalistic Instructional Techniques

Language Development

Distance Education