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Edward Meyen Ph.D., Professor - (SPED)  • Special Education Website Director - eLearning Design Lab (CRL-eDL)
	Academic Degrees: Ph.D. , Education , University of Iowa , 1968 M.A. , University of Northern Colorado , 1959 B.A. , University of Northern Colorado , 1958 Specialization(s): Instructional design, web-based instruction, curriculum development, and the alignment of large-scale assessment with instruction. Curriculum Vitae	Contact Information: 1000 Sunnyside Ave. Dole Hall, Room 3061 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS  66045-7555 Phone:(785) 864-0675 E-mail: meyen@ku.edu Fax: (785) 864-0700

Recent Work:

Awards/Honors

• Finalist for the International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) Non-Commercial Software Competition. Chamonix, France. (2007)
• Finalist for International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) Non-Commercial Software Competition. Peru. (2006) 
• University  of Kansas, School of Education, Service Achievement Award (2006)
• Finalist for the International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) Non-Commercial Software Competition. Switzerland. (2005)
• University of Kansas School of Education Gene A. Budig Teaching Professorship (2003-2004)
• University of Kansas School of Education Making A Difference Award (2003)

Books

• Meyen, E.L. and Bui, Y.N. (2007). Teaching Exceptional Children and Youth in Today's Schools: What beginning teachers need to know (4th edition). Denver, CO: Love Publishing. (Also available in e-book format.)

Journal Articles

• Meyen, E., Poggio, J., & Smith, S. J. (submitted). Technology contribution to equity for students with high-incidence disabilities in statewide assessments. Journal of Special Education Technology.
• Bui, Y.N. & Meyen, E.L., (2006). A study of collaborative online teaching in higher education. E-Journal of Teaching and Learning in Diverse Settings.
• Meyen, E.L., Poggio, J.P., Seok, S., Smith, S.J. (2006). Equity for students with high-incidence disabilities in statewide assessments: A technology-based solution. Focus on Exceptional Children, 38(7), 1-8.
• Meyen, E., & Aust, R.J.  (2006). The development and validation of a modular e-Book authoring system. Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technologies in Education. ISBN 0-889896-626-0 / CD: 0-889896-6287. IASTED 94 - 99.
• Seok S., Meyen E.L., & Aust R.J. (2006). Three dimensions of the online course evaluation instrument in postsecondary education. Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technologies in Education. ISBN 0-889896-626-0 / CD: 0-889896-6287. IASTED 363 - 369.
• Meyen, E.L., Smith, S.J. & Deshler, D.D. (2005). Final Report: Steppingstones Phase I -Implementing Curriculum-Based Standards for Students with Disabilities Via Online Instruction - Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education. Center for Research on Learning, University of Kansas.
• Aust, R.J. & Meyen, E.L. (2005). The Design and Development of a Scalable e-Learning Authoring System. International Association of Science and Technology of Development (IASTED).
• Meyen, E.L, Aust, R.J., & Yang, C.  (2004). Beta Testing Online Staff Development for Implementation at Scale. International Association of Science and Technology for Development. September, Vol. 1. No.9.
• Meyen, E.L., & Yang, C.H., (2004). Online Staff Development for Teachers: Multi-State Planning for Implementation. Journal of Special Education Technology, 20(1), 41-54.
• Meyen, E.L., & Yang, C.H., (2004). Parameters of Online Staff Development Study. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning. February. Vol. 1. No.2.
• Smith, S. J., Frey, B., & Tollefson, N. (2003). A collaborative cohort approach to teacher education: Modeling inclusive practices. Action in Teacher Education, 25(1), 55-62.
• Smith, S. J., & Meyen, E. L. (2003). Applications of online instruction: An overview for teachers, students with mild disabilities, and their parents. Focus on Exceptional Children, 35(6), 1-15.   
• Smith, S. J., & Meyen, E. L. (2003). Applications of online instruction: An overview for teachers, students with mild disabilities, and their parents. Focus on Exceptional Children, 35(6), 1-15.           

Online Products

• Blending Assessment with Instruction Program (BAIP) (2007). Available at the University of Kansas, e-Learning Design Lab Web site: http://elearndesign.org/baip_demo/
• Meyen, E.L. & Bui, Y.N. (2007). E-book: Teaching Exceptional Children and Youth in Today's Schools: What Beginning Teachers Need to Know. Available at the University of Kansas, e-Learning Design Lab Web site: http://elearndesign.org/projects/ebook/
• Advanced Technologies for Using Assessment Data to Improve Student Achievement - Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education (2006). Available at the University of Kansas, e-Learning Design Lab Web site: http://elearndesign.org/fipsemodules/
• Center for Independent Living: Requesting Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Institutions (2006). Available at the University of Kansas, e-Learning Design Lab Web site: http://elearndesign.org/projects/cil/
• The Modular e-Book Authoring (MeBA) System (2006). Available at the University of Kansas, e-Learning Design Lab Web site: MeBA_Peru_Submitted_IASTED_Meyen_Aust_CATE_528054f_2006.doc

Presentations

• Meyen, E.L., Keynote address: 50th Anniversary of the Teacher Education Division of CEC Annual Convention, Milwaukee, November 7, 2007.
• Meyen, E.L. and Miller, J.R., Presentation of juried paper, "A System for Creating and Managing Reusable Learning Objects," IASTED International Conference, Web-Based Education - WBE 2007, Chamonix, France, March 14-16. 2007.
• Meyen, E.L. and Greer, D.L., Blending Assessment with Instruction Program in Mathematics, KASCD Web Seminar, October 31.
• Meyen, E.L. and Greer, D.L., Blending Assessment with Instruction Program in Mathematics, KSDE Advisory Board, Topeka, October 16.
• Meyen, E.L. and Greer, D.L., Blending Assessment with Instruction Program in Mathematics, KSDE Curriculum Coordinators' Training Session, Topeka, October 5.
• Meyen, E.L. and Greer, D.L., Blending Assessment with Instruction Program in Mathematics, PD2 Meeting, KSDE, Topeka, October 25.
• Meyen, E.L. and Greer, D.L., Blending Assessment with Instruction Program in Mathematics, State Superintendents Meeting, Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), Topeka, September 12.
• Meyen, E.L. and Greer, D.L., Blending Assessment with Instruction Program in Mathematics, Curriculum Coordinators' Training Session, Edwards Campus, August 22.
• Meyen, E.L. and Greer, D.L., Blending Assessment with Instruction Program in Mathematics, Curriculum Coordinators' Training Session, Wichita, August 29.
• Meyen, E.L. and Greer, D.L., "Enhancing Mathematics Instruction and Learning Through the Use of Technology", CEC Teacher Education Division, Milwaukee, November 2007.

Websites

• The Center for Research on Learning, The University of Kansas. http://www.kucrl.org
  The Center for Research on Learning is an internationally recognized research and development organization noted for studying problems in education and working to place solutions that make a difference into the hands of educators, learners, employers, and policy makers.
• e-Learning Design Lab, The University of Kansas. http://elearndesign.org
  The mission of the e-Learning Design Lab (e-DL) is to explore new uses of educational technology to enhance learning environments that meet the educational and professional development needs of society.

Current Grants/Projects

• Meyen, E.L., & Greer, D. (2007-2008) Blending Assessment with Instruction Program (BAIP) in Science. Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation at the University of Kansas.
• Meyen, E.L. (2007-2008). Modifying iPod Technology to Meet Instructional Needs of Adult Learners. University of Kansas School of Education, $4,000.
• Meyen, E.L., & Miller, J.R. (2006-2008). A Reusable Learning Object Creation and Management System. KTEC FY2007 Technology Development Funding. $21,000.
• Meyen, E.L. (2006-2008). Development of an online course that has options for smaller instructional modules. The Work Group for Community Health and Development, Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies. $20,000.
• Meyen, E.L. (2005-2008). Blending Assessment with Instruction Program (BAIP) in mathematics. The Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation at the University of Kansas.
• Meyen, E., Aust, R., & Miller, J. (2005-2008). Reusable Learning Object Model. Lamar County Board of Education, Alabama Department of Education. $77,481.
  This project is developing a reusable learning object (RLO) for creating webbased supports in reading for the Alabama State Department of Education. Staff members will provide associated professional development and technical assistance for institutions of higher education to download and use the elearning modules for preservice teacher education.
• Meyen, E.L., Poggio, J., Miller, J., & Deshler, D.D. (2006-2009). Preparing Students with Learning Disabilities for Careers in Math and Science by Achieving Curriculum Standards. National Science Foundation. $299,867.
  The objectives of this project are to reduce the achievement gap between students with learning disabilities and their non-disabled peers in math; to enhance math preparation of individuals with LD to enter postsecondary institutions to pursue programs and degrees in math, science, engineering, and technology; and to disseminate lessons and tutorials aligned with curriculum standards that have been validated to improve the achievement of students with LD. This project builds on the Blending Assessment with Instruction Program (BAIP).
• Meyen, E.L., Poggio, J.P., Aust, R.J., & Smith, S.J. (2004-2008). Advanced Technologies for Teachers in Using Assessment Data to Improve Student Achievement. U.S. Department of Education Fund for Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE). CFDA 84.116A - P116A041156. $647,816.
  In this project, policy makers, test developers, and researchers are validating the knowledge and skills teachers need to effectively implement emerging testing policies through instructional planning. The project will produce modules to teach the analysis and interpretation of test data and create application tools to enhance data-based instructional planning targeted to enhancing achievement. Staff members are partnering with teacher education programs, but the instructional modules will be disseminated nationally.
• Smith, S.J., & Meyen, E.L. (2003-2008). Leadership in Online Learning: Preparing Leaders for Innovative Solutions in Current and Future Personnel Preparation. U.S. Department of Education-Office of Special Education Programs. $800,000.
  The KLPO project addresses the numerical and representative shortcomings of current personnel preparation programs by promoting on-line instruction. The program prepares doctoral students for conducting research for personnel preparation, developing online pre-service or professional development products, promoting system change to promote on-line instruction, preparing teachers and administrators, and providing leadership in the enhancement of on-line instruction for students with disabilities.