Dr. David Wizer
Reading, Special Education, and Instructional Technology
Office: HH-103 B
Office Telephone: 410-704-6268
E-Mail: wizer@towson.edu
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    Courses Taught
ISTC 301/501  Utilizing Instructional Media
ISTC 617 Distance Education
ISTC 685  Instructional Tech. Research
ELED 775 Seminar in Elem. Ed.
SCED 779 Seminar in Sec. Ed.
EDUC 685 Instructional Technology Research
EDUC 773  Educational Research Seminar 
EDUC 761  Research in Education
Assigned time-Faculty development with technology; Maryland Technology Academy


    Vitae

        EDUCATION
 

Ph.D. 1991 University of Maryland (MD) Major: Computer Applications in Education 
M.A. 1985 University of Maryland (MD)  Major: Higher and Adult Education & Educational Technology
B.A.  1979 Rider College  Major: Political Science.

          PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

1997-present  Towson University (MD)  Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Technology & Literacy
1995-1997 Johns Hopkins University (MD) Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Development
1993-1995  George Washington University  Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education
1993-1995 George Washington University Director, Department of Instructional Media & Materials Center
1988-1993 Johns Hopkins University (MD) Sr. User Support Coordinator, Homewood Academic Computing Department

 
SELECTED SCHOLARLY AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Articles:
Hanna, F. J., Gerber, J. A., & Wizer, D. R. (1998). Applying counseling skills to graduate school teaching. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 37, 54-63.
Wizer, D. R., & Beck, S. S. (1996). Studying diversity issues in teacher education using online discussions. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 13, 6-11.
Wizer, D. R. (1995).  Small group instruction with microcomputers: Focus on group processes. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 28, 121-132.
Kearsley, G., Lynch, W., & Wizer, D. (1995).  The effectiveness and impact of computer conferencing in graduate education. Educational Technology, 35, 37-42.
Malouf, D. M., Wizer, D. R., Pilato, V. H., & Grogan, M. M. (1990).  Computer-assisted instruction with small groups of mildly handicapped students.  Journal of Special Education, 24, 51-68.
Wizer, D. R. (1987).  Cooperative learning with microcomputers.  The Pointer, 32,31-33.
Selected Presentations:
Wizer, D. R., & Beck, S. S. (1997, March).  Diversity issues in teacher education via on-line discussions. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chi., IL.
Wizer, D. R., Gerber, J. A., Field, T. T., & Proffitt, T. (1997, March). Technology as a tool to enhance learning through use, knowledge and analysis of educational resources. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development, Baltimore, MD.
Wizer, D. R. (1995, June). The study of online education in graduate studies.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Wizer, D. R. (1995, April). The benefits of online education in graduate studies. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Wizer, D. R. (1994, April).  Sexual harassment within a medical education residency interview process and its relevance to graduate education.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New
Orleans, LA.
Wizer, D. R. (1993, April).  Small group instruction with microcomputers: The importance of mutual keyboard usage.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,  Atlanta, GA.
Wizer, D. R. (1992, April).  Small group instruction with microcomputers: The impact of group interaction.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,  SanFrancisco, CA.
Wizer, D. R. (1990, June).  Cooperative learning with computers:  Focus on research and implementation.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Association for Cooperation in Education, Baltimore, MD.
Wizer, D. R., Malouf, D. B., & Grogan, M. M. (1988, April).  A qualitative look at small group learning with microcomputers.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,  New Orleans, LA.
Grants:
Wizer, D., Hinkle, D., & Jones, P. (1998). Maryland Teaching, Learning and Technology.  A sub-contract from Montgomery County Public Schools. Grant award of $76,000 per year for 4 years from the US Department of Education.
Wizer, D., Jones, P., Hinkle, D., & Dabbagh, N. with Johns Hopkins University (1999). Maryland Technology Academy. Grant award of $450,000 per year for 3 years from the Maryland State Department of Education.