Special education department will host lectures on digital learning

Thu, 03/24/2016

Janelle Laudick

LAWRENCE — The Department of Special Education will highlight the digital revolution in learning and its effects on access, opportunities to learn and participation in global networks for its 2016 Edward L. Meyen Distinguished Lecture Series.

“Without Limits: Digital Learning Dilemmas and Opportunities” will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in the Hancock Room of the Oread Hotel. The event is free and open to the public.

Featured speakers include Professor David Gibson, Curtin University (Perth, Australia); David Rose, a developmental neuropsychologist and educator who founded CAST in Boston, and Professor Kimberly Scott, women and gender studies department at Arizona State University.

“The Meyen Lecture is always thought-provoking,” said Elizabeth Kozleski, chair of the Department of Special Education. “We invite students, community members, faculty, staff and our colleagues in PK-12 schools to join us.”

The three internationally recognized speakers will present and respond to questions from the audience on the following topics:

Applications of big data to personalize learning
Innovative uses of modern multimedia technology to assist and support learning for all students
Supporting young women of color in careers in science and technology.

The Edward L. Meyen Distinguished Lecture Series addresses cutting-edge issues that affect people with disabilities, including education, families, research, instructional resources and disabilities. Endowed by Stan Love of the Love Publishing Company, this lecture series honors the enduring legacy of Professor Edward Meyen, who provided leadership for learning and innovation throughout his career at KU.

More information on the series and free livestream access is available online.

The Department of Special Education was recently recognized as the No. 1 special education program by U.S. News and World Report and is housed in the KU School of Education. The KU School of Education is a nationally ranked school, preparing educators as leaders.