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Research Areas
- Electronic Performance Support Tools for Students with Disabilities
- Interactive, Multimedia Learning Environments in Teacher Education
- Classroom Observation Methodology
Academic Background
Post-Doc Fellowship from the University of Kentucky, 1990, in Special Education Technology
Ph.D. from the University of Iowa, 1986, in Education
M.A. from the University of Iowa, 1968, in Special Education
B.A. from the University of Iowa, 1967, in Elementary Education; Special Education; Psychology
Published Works
Publications— Refereed/Reviewed
Miller, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., & Hollingsead, C. (in press). KidTools: Self-management, problem-solving, organizational and planning tools for children and teachers. Intervention in School and Clinic.Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Tsai, H. (in press). Enhancing case-based learning in teacher education through online discussions: Structure and facilitation. Journal of Interactive Learning Research.
Fitzgerald, G., & Koury, K. (2006, in press). The effectiveness of technology-assisted instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Education and Treatment of Children.
Zha, S., Kelly, P., Ko, M., & Fitzgerald, G. (2006). An investigation of communicative competence of ESL students using electronic discussion boards. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, (38), 349-367.
Peng, H., Fitzgerald, G., & Park, M. (2006). Producing multimedia stories with ESL Children: A Partnership Approach. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 15(3), 261-284.
Peng, H., & Fitzgerald, G. (2006). The effects of epistemological beliefs on learning of special teacher education students in a case-based hypermedia learning environment. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 14 (2), 255-285.
Fitzgerald, G. (2005). Using technologies to meet the unique needs of students with emotional/behavioral disorders: Findings and directions. In D. Edyburn, K. Higgins, & R. Boone (Eds.) The Handbook of special education technology research and practice (pp. 335-354). Whitefish Bay, WI: Knowledge by Design.
Fitzgerald, G., Kelly, P., & Cernusca, D. (2003). NVivo as a cognitive tool for training novice qualitative researchers: A constructivist approach. Qualitative Research Journal, Special Issue, 24-40. Available: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/aqr.
Riedel, J., Fitzgerald, G., Leven, F., & Toenshoff, B. (2003). The design of computerized practice fields for problem solving and contextualized transfer. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 12, 377-398.
Creative Scholarship—Technology Products
Fitzgerald, G., & Boonseng, T. (2006). CBR•Tools [Computer Software]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Grant #H0327A030044]. Accepted by review process and demonstrated at TED/TAM National Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA.Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Cepel, C. (2006). Strategy Coach. [Interactive Training Web Site]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Grant #H0327A030044]. Accepted by review process and demonstrated at OSEP Project Directors’ Conference (U. S. Department of Education), Washington, D.C.
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Boonseng, Ta (2005). Strategy Tools. [Computer Software and CD]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Grant #H0327A030044]. Accepted by review process and demonstrated at Annual Technology Innovators’ Conference (U. S. Department of Education), Washington, D.C.
Koury, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2005). Strategy Resources. [Computer Software and CD]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Grant #H0327A030044. Accepted by review process and demonstrated at Annual Technology Innovators’ Conference (U. S. Department of Education), Washington, D.C.
Fitzgerald, G., Peng, H., & Cepel, C. (2005). Classroom Observation for Teachers [Computer Software and CD]. University of Missouri/Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. State of Missouri Implementation in 2006).
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Peng, H., & Cepel, C. (2003). eKidSkills [Computer Software and CD]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Grant #H033271.
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Peng, H., & Cepel, C. (2003). iKidSkills [Computer Software and CD]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Grant #H033271.
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Peng, H., & Cepel, C. (2003). Skill Resources [Computer Software and CD]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Grant #H033271.
Monographs, Contributions to Books, Technical Reports, Other
Fitzgerald, G. (2005, June). Helping kids help themselves – electronically. In G. Morrison, Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.Fitzgerald, G., & Koury, K. (2005). KidTools and KidSkills: Self-management and learning tools for children. In W. L. Heward, Exceptional children: An introduction to special education (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
Fitzgerald, G., & Cernusca, D. (2004). Teaching and learning with qualitative data analysis software: Our constructivist perspectives. QSR Newsletter. Avail: http://www.qsrinternational.com.
Koury, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2003). The KidTools Support System: Design and formative evaluation—an iterative process (Technical Report). Columbia, MO: University of Missouri-Columbia.
Fitzgerald, G., & Semrau, L. (2003). KidTools: Self-management tools for children. In W. L. Heward, Exceptional children: An introduction to special education (7th ed.) (pp.310-311). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/ Prentice Hall.
Presentations
Proceedings for International and National Conferences
Fitzgerald, G., Tsai, H., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Hollingsead, C., & Miller, K. (2006, in press). Supporting case-based instruction in higher education through technology: What works? In Proceedings of International Conference on e-Learning, Bangkok, Thailand.Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., & Boonseng, T. (2006, in press). StrategyTools Coach: Enhancing the use of EPSS for students with special needs through an online support environment. In Proceedings of International Conference on e-Learning, Bangkok, Thailand.
Hollingsead, C., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Tsai, H. (2006). Asynchronous Online Discussions within Multi-media Case Based Instruction. In Proceedings of E-Learn 2006--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Mitchem, K., Miller, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Hollingsead, C., & Tsai, H. (2006). Technology-enhanced case-based learning in multiple contexts: Materials for implementation. American Council for Rural Special Education, Lexington, KY.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Hollingsead, C., Miller, K., & Koury, K. (2005). Enhancing case-based learning using online discussion groups: Diversity of practice. In Proceedings of International Special Education Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.
Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2005). Teacher problem solving skills: Multiple ways of teaching and learning using case-based instruction. In Proceedings of International Special Education Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.
Miller, K., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., & Hollingsead, C. (2005). Using electronic performance support systems for students in inclusive settings. In Proceedings of International Special Education Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.
Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Miller, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2005). Learning within cases: A comparison of pre-service and practicing teachers in general and special education. In Proceedings of International Special Education Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.
Boonseng, T., Fitzgerald, G., & Koury, K. (2005, October). Showcases: Design and development of EPSS to scaffold students with learning disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral disorders. E-Learning Conference, Vancouver, BC.
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Miller, K., Hollingsead, C. , & Mitchem, K. (2004). Beyond the innovation: System supports for the implementation of performance support software for children. In Proceedings of Ed-Media 2002 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, 1758-1765.
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Hollingsead, C , Miller, K., & Mitchem, K. (2004). An evaluation model for practice fields in teacher education: Contexts, process, outcomes, and transfer. In Proceedings of Ed-Media 2002 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications. 1750-1757.
Mitchem, K., Miller, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2004). Implementation of case-based instruction in multiple contexts: Project overview and implications for rural special education teacher preparation. In Proceedings of ACRES.
Miller, K., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2004). KidTools/ KidSkills: Self-management, problem solving, organizational and planning tools for children. In Proceedings of ACRES.
Presentations without Proceedings—National/International
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Miller, K., Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., & Tsai, H. (2006, November). Technology-enhanced case-based learning in teacher preparation: Research findings and recommendations for implementation. Presentation at Annual TED/TAM (Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education and Technology and Media) Conference, San Diego, CA.Fitzgerald, G., Boonseng, T., Koury, K., & Mitchem, K. (2006, November). CBR: Computerized data collection and analysis system. Presentation at Annual TED/TAM (Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education and Technology and Media) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Miller, K., Koury, K., Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Mitchem, K., & Tsai, H. (2006, November). Concept mapping: A procedure for measuring learning gained through multimedia case contexts. Annual TED/TAM (Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education and Technology and Media) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Koury, K., Mitchem, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2006, July). Electronic performance support system (EPSS) tools for students with mild disabilities: Software demonstration and field-based research. OSEP Project Directors’ Conference, Washington, D.C.
Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., Mitchem, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2006, April). Learning within cases: A comparison of private and public higher education and pre-service and practicing teachers. American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Koury, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2005, November). Electronic performance support tools for transition: A comprehensive system. Annual Technology Innovators’ Conference (U. S. Department of Education), Washington, D.C.
Hollingsead, C., Miller, K., Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., & Koury, K. (2005, November). On-line discussion groups to enhance case-based learning. TED/TAM (CEC Teacher Education Division and CEC Technology & Media Division) Conference, Portland, ME.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Miller, K., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2004, November). Technology-enhanced case-based learning in multiple contexts: National research consortium year one report. TED (CEC Teacher Education Division) Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Koury, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2004, November). Developing an electronic performance support system (EPSS) for transition: A Phase 1 comprehensive model. U. S. Department of Education Conference on Research in Technology Innovation, Washington, D.C.
Fitzgerald, G., & Koury, K. (2004, November). A Phase 3 naturalistic research model Using an electronic workspace environment. U. S. Department of Education Conference on Research in Technology Innovation. Washington, D.C.
Fitzgerald, G., & Hollingsead, C (2004, June). An evaluation model for practice fields in teacher education: Contexts, process, outcomes, and transfer. Ed-Media 2004 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Lugano, Switzerland.
Fitzgerald, G., & Hollingsead, C. (2004, June). Beyond the innovation: System supports for the implementation of performance support software for children. Ed-Media 2004 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Lugano, Switzerland.
Koury, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2003, April). Formative evaluation for software development: An iterative process. AERA Annual Meeting, Chicago.
Fitzgerald, G., & Koury, K. (2003, November). The KidTools Support System: Performance support system for children. U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Technology Project Directors’ Meeting, Washington, DC.
Johnson, L., & Fitzgerald, G. (2003, March). Integrating multimedia into a teacher education program in behavioral disorders. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Albuquerque, NM.
Presentations—Regional, State, and Local
Koury, K., Boonseng, T., & Fitzgerald, G. (2005, October). In the beginning there were children. Pennsylvania Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Harrisburg, PA.Fitzgerald, G. (2003, October). Case-based instruction and technology: New Paradigms. Workshop at University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.
Awards and Honors
Graduate Advisor/Mentor of the Year Award Nominee. College of Education, UMC. (2003).
Learning Software Design Competition. (2001). “Honorable Mention” Award to University of Missouri-Columbia for Perspectives on Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Trisha. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota.
TAM Service Award. Council for Exceptional Children- Technology and Media Division. (1995).
High Flyers' Teaching Award. College of Education, UMC. (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999).
Graduate Advisor/Mentor of the Year Award. College of Education, UMC. (1998).
Outstanding Teacher Award. College of Human Resources and Education, WVU. (1993, 1995).