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Reading, Special Education, and Instructional Technology Office: HH-103 B Office Telephone: 410-704-6268 E-Mail: wizer@towson.edu |
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| 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 |
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. |