Associate Professor Ashley  Skylar

Profile Summary

Library behind FlowersDr. Skylar has conducted research and presented at local, state, and national conferences in using technological applications to enhance special education in the following areas: Adapting WebQuests for students with Learning Disabilities; Web Accessibility for people with disabilities; assistive technology devices/resources; using and field testing online modules available at the IRIS Center; using web-conferencing to enhance online learning and communicate with support providers; online mentoring via modules and discussions; and pilot using an electronic portfolio with secondary special educators.

Professional Memberships

I maintain an active interest in the field through membership, reviewer, and editorial responsibilities in the following: Membership Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division (TED) Technology and Media Division (TAM) Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) Editorial Responsibilities Associate Editor, Assisitive Technology: Journal of Special Education Technology Article Reviewer: Internvention in School and Clinic Article Reviewer: Journal of Special Education Technology

Honors

2010 Sony Award for Innovative Teaching and Learning with Technology

Contact Information

Courses

    ATHS 622

News and Announcements

This year I am taking sabbatical but I am working on campus in the Faculty Technology Center 3 days a week, please use e-mail to contact me.

Campus Committees

Chair, Academic Technology Committee