Curriculum VitaBrian W. Wojcik, Ed.D., ATP

Contact Information

OfficeUniversity of Nebraska at KearneyDepartment of teacher EducationCOE Building B 1891615 West 24th StreetKearney, NE 68849308-865-8613308-865-8097 (FAX)wojcikbw@unk.edu

Current Position

Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Teacher EducationUniverstiy of Nebraska at Kearney

Educational Background

2011 Illinois State University, Normal ILDoctor of Education

2004 Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP)Rehabilitation Society of North America

2002 Assistive Technology Applications Certificate ProgramCalifornia State University, Northridge.

1998 Illinois State University, Normal, IL Master of Science in EducationMajor : Special Education - Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disorders with a concentration in teaching students with multiple disabilities and assistive technology.

1995 Illinois State University, Normal, IL Bachelor of Science in EducationMajor : Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing , Elementary EducationMinor : Chemistry Education

Fields of Present Interest

Building systems that support effective use of technologies in school settings to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Preparation for future teachers to use technology effectively in school to meet the needs of students with diverse learning needs

Related Professional Experiences

8/2013-Present Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE

8/2001-8/2013 Special Education Assistive Technology Center Coordinator, Special Education Assistive Technology Center at ISU Special Education Department, Normal, IL

9/2000-6/2001 Resource/Inclusion Teacher, West Lincoln- Broadwell Elementary, Lincoln, IL

9/99-6/2000 Teacher of Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders, Olympia High School and Olympia Middle School, Stanford, IL

8/96 - 5/99 Teacher of Students with Multiple Needs, Laboratory Schools, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

9/95-6/96 Teacher Assistant, Metcalf Laboratory School, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

8/95-8/96 TIPPS Supervisor, TIPPS Program, Disability Concerns, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

11/93-12/94 PACE II Leader, TIPPS Program, Disability Concerns, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

8/91-8-95 Sign Language Interpreter, Disability Concerns, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.

Publications

Monographs, Curricular, and National Training ModulesWojcik, B. W., Douglas, K. H., & Kulaga, B. M. (2013). Illinois assistive technology guidance manual: An introduction for parents. Retrieved from http://www.at4il.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=6bdebf3c-5cb2-4c5d-9756-9c04681c1faa&groupId=487045.

Wojcik, B. W., & Douglas, K. H. (2012). Illinois assistive technology guidance manual. Retrieved from http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/pdfs/assist-tech-guidance-manual.pdf.

Bakken, J. P., & Wojcik, B.W. (2006). Assistive technology for academics. In B. Wojcik (Ed.), Assistive technology: A web-based introduction(2nd ed.). Normal, IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Beck, A., & Wojcik, B.W. (2006). Assistive technology for communication. In B. Wojcik (Ed.), Assistive technology: A web-based introduction(2nd ed.). Normal, IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

DeMario, N., Duda, P., & Wojcik, B.W. (2006). Assistive technology to aid persons with visual impairments. In B. Wojcik (Ed.), Assistive technology: A web-based introduction (2nd ed.). Normal, IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Lartz, M., & Wojcik, B.W. (2006). Assistive technology for deaf and hard of hearing persons. In B. Wojcik (Ed.), Assistive technology: A web-based introduction (2nd ed.). Normal, IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W., & Parette, H. P. (2006). Technology supports for struggling writers. On-line Module developed for Region IV Education Service Center, Houston, TX. Available at http://www.texasat.net/default.aspx?name=trainmod.home.

Watts, E. H., & Wojcik, B.W. (2006). Assistive technology to aid persons with physical disabilities. In B. Wojcik (Ed.), Assistive technology: A web-based introduction (2nd ed.). Normal, IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Wojcik, B.W. (Ed.). (2006). Assistive technology: A web-based introduction (2nd ed.). Normal, IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Wojcik, B. (2006). Introduction to assistive technology. In B. Wojcik (Ed.), Assistive technology: A web-based introduction (2nd ed.). Normal. IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Wojcik, B.W. (Ed.). (2004). Assistive technology: A web-based introduction (1st ed.). Normal, IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

Wojcik, B. (2004). Introduction to assistive technology. In B. Wojcik (Ed.), Assistive technology: A web-based introduction (1st ed.). Normal. IL: SEAT Center, Illinois State University.

ChaptersWojcik, B.W. (2015). Learning from experience: Understanding AT knowledge and skills through communities of practice and personal learning networks. Advances in Special Education Technology. Elselvier: United Kingdom.

Meadan, H., Parette, H. P., Wojcik, B., & Bakken, J. P. (2010). Universal design for instruction: Understanding faculty practices and needs. Gauisus: Selected

Scholarship on Teaching and Learning at Illinois State University, 2004-2009. Normal, IL: CTLT

Parette, H. P., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W., & Bardi, N. (2010). Monitor that progress! Interpreting data trends for AT decision-making. In K. Freiberg (Ed.), Annual editions: Educating children with exceptionalities 10/11 (20th ed., pp. 143-149). Guilford, CT: Dushkin Publishing Group

Bakken, J. P., & Wojcik, B. W. (2004). Technology resources for persons with learning disabilities. In F. E. Obiakor, & A. F. Rotatori (Eds.), Advances in special education: Current perspectives on learning disabilities (Vol. 16, pp. 113-132). Oxford, England: Elsevier/JAI

ArticlesWojcik, B. W., (2013, December/January). As I see AT: Delivering on the promise of AT. Learning and Leading with Technology, 41(4), 40-41.

Parette, H. P., Blum, C., Watts, E. H., Stoner, J. B., Wojcik, B. W., & Chrismore, S. B. (2013). Technology user groups and early childhood education professionals. Early Childhood Education Journal, 41(3), 171-179.

Douglas, K. H., Wojcik, B. W., & Thompson, J. R. (2012). Is there an app for that? Journal of Special Education Technology, 27(2), 59-70.

Stoner, J. B., Parette, H. P., Watts, E. H., & Wojcik, B. W., & Fogal, T. (2008). Preschool teacher perceptions of assistive technology and professional development responses. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 43(1), 77-91.

Parette, H. P., Crowley, E. P., & Wojcik, B. W. (2007). Reducing overload in students with learning and behavioral disorders: The role of assistive technology. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 4(1) Article 4. Retrieved from http://escholarship.bc.edu/education/tecplus/vol4/iss1/art

Parette, H. P., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W., & Bardi, N. (2007). Monitor that progress! Interpreting data trends for AT decision-making. Teaching Exceptional Children, 39(7), 22-29.

Parette, H. P., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W., Watts, E. H., & Stoner, J. B. (2007). Developing competence in assistive technology implementation through user groups. Teaching Exceptional Children, 40(2), 28-34

Parette, H. P., Wojcik, B., W., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., & Hourcade, J. J. (2005). Assistive technology for students with mild disabilities: What’s cool and what’s not. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 40, 320-331

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Hourcade, J. J., Parette, H. P., & Wojcik, B. W. (2007). Special education professionals and assistive technology: Requirements for preparation in a Digital Age. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 5, 68-82

Parette, H. P., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., & Wojcik, B. W. (2005). The state of assistive technology services nationally and implications for future development. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2(1), 13-24

Parette, P.., & Wojcik, B. (2004). Creating a technology toolkit for students with mental retardation: A systematic approach. Journal of Special Education Technology, 19(4), 23-31.

Watts, E. H., O’Brian, M., & Wojcik, B. W. (2004). Four models of assistive technology consideration: How do they compare to recommended educational assessment practices? Journal of Special Education Technology, 19(1), 43-5

Wojcik, B. W., Peterson-Karlan, G., Watts, E. H., & Parette, P. (2004). Assistive technology outcomes in a teacher education curriculum. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 1, 21-32

Editorship

Wojcik, B.W., (2015, Winter). Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits. Focused Issue Guest Editor: Joseph P. Lane.

Online PublicationsPeterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W., & Parette, H. P. (2006). The effectiveness of SOLO™ on the writing outcomes of students with learning and academic disabilities (Final Report to the National Center on Technology Innovation, Illinois State University, Special Education Assistive Technology Center. Retrieved from http://www.nationaltechcenter.org/rfp/projectSOLOwritingoutcomes.asp

Newsletters and Non-Peer Reviewed PublicationsWojcik, B. W. (2006, April/May). Capture it! Providing on-demand support for technology use. Closing The Gap.

Wojcik, B. W. (2003, Winter). Technology for deaf and hard of hearing classrooms. CAID Newsletter, 12(3), 14-15.

Wojcik, B. W. (2003, October/November). A model for preservice teacher education and assistive technology. Closing the Gap.

Editorial Board

(2016-Present) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities – American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Grants

University Internal GrantsWojcik, B.W., West, C., Varvisotis, S., Harshbarger, D., Richeson, A., & Bruner, P. (2017). An exploration of the viability of video self-recording within teacher preparation with regard to teacher candidates’ development of pedagogical content knowledge. Project funded through the Program of Excellence University of Nebraska at Kearney. $3608.90.Wojcik, B.W. (2014). Strategic review of SPED program curriculum and outcomes: Stakeholder feedback. Project funded through the Program of Excellence at University of Nebraska at Kearney. $4,500.00.Wojcik, B.W., West, C., & Montgomery, D. (2013). Technology to support the curricular needs of TESE 453 and other undergraduate courses. Project funded through the Program of Excellence at University of Nebraska at Kearney. $3,163.58.SubcontractsWojcik, B. W. (2012). Technical assistance for the Illinois assistive technology guidance manual. Project funded by Infinitec through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education, $3,530.00.

Wojcik, B. W. (2011). Assistive technology service delivery guidance document for the state of Illinois. Project funded by Infinitec through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education, $18,540.00.

Wojcik, B. W., & Lartz, M. N. (2003). Supporting the writing of student who are deaf and hard of hearing with word prediction software. Project funded by the Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education, $3,546.00.

Grant Proposals FundedWojcik, B.W., Montgomery, D., & Kruse, M. (2016). Microcredential-Based Professional Development to Support Writing Composition. Funded by the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, $55,618.

Grant Proposals SubmittedWojcik, B. W., McKelvey, M., Tillman, D., Vu, P., Abbey, B., & Adkins, M. (2017). Active learning center: University of Nebraska at Kearney Grant submitted to Steelcase Education, $65,000.

Parette, H. P., VanBiervliet, A., & Wojcik, B. (2004, April). Assistive Technology for All Teachers (AT2) Project. Grant submitted to the U.S. Department of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Technology and Media Division, $391,760.

International Presentations

2017Basham, J., Zabala, J., Wojcik, B., & DeCoste, D. Universal design for learning (UDL): Town hall discussion. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Behnke, K., Banes, D., Wojcik, B.W., Nielson, M. (2017, January). Assistive technology: Town hall discussion. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Marotta, M., Behnke, K., Janowski, K., & Wojcik, B.W., (2017, January). App smackdown – 2017 edition. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Wojcik, B.W., (2017, January). Scaffolds for successful AT implementation: Coaching, gaming, digital badging, micro-credentialling and more! Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Wojcik, B.W., Marotta, M., Fonner, K., & Cole, M. (2017, January). AT Bootcamp. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.2016Marotta, M., Behnke, K., Janowski, K., & Wojcik, B.W., (2016, January). App smackdown – 2016 edition. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Wojcik, B.W. (2016, January). QIAT Is Anything but Quiet: Trending Topics in AT. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Wojcik, B.W., & Behnke, K. (2016, January). AT Bootcamp: Continue with I (Instruction/Literacy, Integration & Implementation). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Wojcik, B.W., & Marotta, M. (2016, January). AT Bootcamp: Start at A (Assessment, Access and AAC.). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Wojcik, B.W., & Moore, E. (2016, March). UDL Design Lab: Higher Education. Presented at the Universal Design for Learning Implementation Research Network 2016 Annual Summit, Towson, MD.2015Blum, C., & Wojcik, B.W., (2015, January). UDL, apps, and scaffolding for STEM outcomes in early childhood. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Marotta, M., Behnke, K., Janowski, K., & Wojcik, B.W., (2015, January). App smackdown – 2015 edition. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Wojcik, B.W., & Janowski, K. (2015, January). Redefining AT professional development in the age of social media. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

2014Wojcik, B.W.., (2014, October). Assistive technology: What is my role? Presented at the 25th Annual Nebraska Paraeducators Conference, Kearney, NE.Wojcik, B.W., & Howery K. (2014, April). UDL: What we can do now and where we are going. Presented at the Eastern Iowa Building Bridges Conference, Iowa City, IA.Wojcik, B. W., & Holulin, D. (2014, January). Technology supported evidence-based practices: Meeting the needs of every student. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Marotta, M., Behnke, K., Janowski, K., & Wojcik, B.W., (2014, January). App smackdown – 2014 edition. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

2013Wojcik, B. W., & Bardi, N. (2013, October). Getting students on board: A student-lead model of AT integration. Presented at the Closing the Gap Annual Conference, Bloomington, MN.Behnke, K., Marotta, M., & Wojcik, B. W. (2013, January). AT Bootcamp (Preconference session). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) - Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.Hohulin, D., Wojcik, B. W., & Bettlach, M. (2013, January). Beyond the ‘wow’ – Managing, maintaining, and making the most of your apps! (Preconference session). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

Wojcik, B.W., Marotta, M., Behnke, K., & Janowski, K. (2013, January). AT Smackdown! Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA - Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

2012Wojcik, B. W., Bardi, N., Nibbelin, J. L., Bova, L., & Smith R. (2012, October). Leveraging local resources for AT service: A CATS story. Presented at the Closing the Gap 30th Annual conference, Bloomington, MN.

Wojcik, B. W., Diedrich, J., Callies, A., Jamerson, M., & Dunn., A. (2012, June). SETSIG forum: Realizing universal design for learning in school settings. Presented at the International Society of Technology in Education Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

Hohulin, D., Wojcik, B. W., & Bettlach, M. (2012, January). Beyond the ‘wow’ – Managing, maintaining, and making the most of your apps! (Preconference session). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

McKay, M., Wojcik, B. W., & Behnke, K. (2012, January). ‘To the cloud’ = What that means for AT in education. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

Wojcik, B. W. (2012, January). Voices from the field: Lessons learned from the QIAT listserv. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, F.

Wojcik, B. W., & Behnke, K. (2012, January). Everyday technologies smackdown! Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, F.

Wojcik, B. W., Marotta, M., Janowski, K., & Behnke, K. (2012, January). App smackdown! Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, F.

Wojcik, B. W., Scollon, N., & VanWormer, M. (2012, January). Building the AT personal learning networks of preservice teachers. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

2011Hohulin, D., Wojcik, B. W., & Bettlach, M. (2011, November). Beyond the ‘wow’ – Managing, maintaining, and making the most of your apps! (Preconference session). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Chicago Annual Meeting, Schaumberg, IL.

McKay, M., Wojcik, B. W., & Behnke, K. (2011, November). ‘To the cloud’ = What that means for AT in education. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Chicago Annual Meeting, Schaumberg, IL.

Wojcik, B. W. (2011, November). Voices from the field: Lessons learned from the QIAT listserv. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Chicago Annual Meeting, Schaumberg, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., & Behnke, K. (2011, November). AT product smackdown! Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Chicago Annual Meeting, Schaumberg, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., & Behnkey, K. (2011, November). Everyday technologies smackdown! Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Chicago Annual Meeting, Schaumberg, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., Marotta, M., Janowski, K., & Behnke, K. (2011, November). App smackdown! Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Chicago Annual Meeting, Schaumberg, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., Scollon, A., & VanWormer, M. (2011, November). Building the AT personal learning networks of preservice teachers. Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – Chicago Annual Meeting, Schaumberg, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., Hohulin, D., & Janowski, K. (2011, January). Leaving no AT training need behind! Making AT training available at the fingertips of students, education professionals & families (Preconference session). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)-Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

2010Bakken, J. P., Armistead, L., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Swerdlik, M. E., Parette, H. P., & Wojcik, B. W. (2010, January). National survey of AT practices and beliefs of school psychologists. Paper presented at the ATIA Conference, Orlando, Florida

Blum, C., Watts, E. H., Parette, H. P., & Wojcik, B. (2010, January). Developing prompts using Microsoft® PowerPoint to teach emergent literacy. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Edyburn, D., Cavanaugh, T., Anderson, C., Anderson, K. Bauder, D., Dalton, B., & Wojcik, B. (2010). SETSIG Forum: Digital Text (Featured speaker). Session presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference. Denver, CO. June 2010.

Parette, H. P., Blum, C., Watts, E. H., & Wojcik, B. W. (2010, October). Readily available technology integration into early childhood curricula. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)-Chicago Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Parette, H. P., Van Laarhoven, T., Wojcik, B. W., & Stachowiak, J. (2010, January). Integrating assistive technology instruction into preservice teacher education: Three models. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Parette, H. P., Watts, E. H., Blum, C., & Wojcik, B. W. (2010, January). Documenting AT effectiveness using a time series probe research approach. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Parette, H. P., Swerdlik, M. A., Bakken, J., Armistead, L., & Wojcik, B. (2010, January). National survey of AT practices and beliefs of school

psychologists. Poster presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Wojcik, B. W., & Behnke, K. (2010, July). Leaving no AT training need behind! Webinar conducted for the Assistive Technology Industry Association

Wojcik, B. W., Hohulin, D., & Janowski, K. (2010, January). Leaving no AT training need behind! Making AT training available at the fingertips of students, education professionals & families (Preconference session). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)-Orlando Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

Wojcik, B. W., Hohulin, D., & Janowski, K. (2010, October). Leaving no AT training need behind! Making AT training available at the fingertips of students, education professionals & families (Preconference session). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)-Chicago Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

2009Wojcik, B. W., Hohulin, D., & Janowski, K. (2009, October). Integrating web 2.0 and AT: Interventions for the 21st Century (Preconference session). Presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)-Chicago Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., Stachowiak, J., Van Laarhoven, T., & Parette, H. P., (2009, October). Integrating assistive technology instruction into preservice teacher education: Three models. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)-Chicago Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

2008Parette, H. P., Fulk, B., Stoner, J., Watts, E., & Wojcik, B. (2008, April). Effectiveness of AT user groups in developing classroom skills among early childhood professionals. Paper presented to the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Boston MA.

Parette, H. P., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., & Wojcik, B. W. (2008, October). Readily available information and communication technology tools to provide access to the curriculum. Paper presented to the Second Pacific Rim Conference on International Education, Normal, IL.

Parette, H. P., Stoner, J. B., Watts, E. H., & Wojcik, B. (2008, January). Benefits of AT user groups with early childhood education professionals. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Parette, H. P., & Wojcik, B. W. (2008, October). Technology to support struggling writers. Paper presented to the Second Pacific Rim Conference on International Education, Normal, IL.

Smith, S., Wojcik, B. W., & McClaskey, K.(2008). Differentiating reading and writing instruction using accessible technologies. Presented at the 2008 National Education Computing Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Wojcik, B. W., McClaskey, K., & Smith, S. (2008). Differentiating reading and writing instruction using accessible technologies (Preconference Session). Presented at the 2008 National Education Computing Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Wojcik, B. W., Hohulin, D., Behnke, K., & Janowski, K. (2008, January). Web 2.0 and assistive technology: Meeting the needs of today's diverse learners. Paper presented to the Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL

2007Parette, H. P., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W. (2007, January). Facilitating student achievement using assistive technology. Pre-Conference training institute presented to the 10th International Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism, and Other Developmental Disabilities, Keauhou-Kona, HW

Parette, H. P., Wojcik, B. W., Stoner, J. B., & Watts, E. H. (2007, January). Emergent writing literacy outcomes in preschool settings using AT toolkits. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Parette, P., & Wojcik, B. W. (2007, January). Assessing the improvement of writing skills by students with disabilities using assistive technology. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism, & Other Developmental Disabilities, Kona, HI.

Wojcik, B. W., & Parette, P. (2007, January). Mini courses: Professional development on-demand. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Wojcik, B.W., Smith, S., & Peterson-Karlan, G., (2007, June). Teacher education and assistive technology: An effective model. Paper presented to the National Education Computing Conference (NECC), Atlanta GA

Wojcik, B.W., McClasky, K., & Smith, S. (2007, June). Differentiating instruction using readily available technologies (Pre-Conference Session). Presented at the 2007 National Eudcation Computing Conference, Atlanta, GA.

2006Parette, P., Dikter, D., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., & Wojcik, B. (2006, January). Guidelines for submitting manuscripts to assistive technology outcomes and benefits. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Parette, P., Stoner, J., Watts, E., & Wojcik, B. W. (2006, January). Using AT toolkits to develop early writing skills with preschoolers. Paper presented at the Technology, Reading, and Learning DifficultiesWorld Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Parette, H. P., Stoner, J., Watts, E., & Wojcik, B. W. (2006, January). Writing literacy outcomes using an AT toolkit approach. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Parette, H. P., Wojcik, B. W., & Crowley, P. (2006, April). An assistive technology toolkit for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Salt Lake City, UT.

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W., & Parette, H. P. (2006, January). Effect of technology on writing outcomes of students with academic disabilities. Paper presented at the Technology, Reading, and Learning Difficulties World Conference, San Francisco, CA

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W., & Parette, H. P. (2006, April). Evaluating outcomes of AT-based writing interventions. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Salt Lake City, UT.

Wojcik, B.W., Bardi, N., Behnke, K., & Hohulin, D. (2006, October). Blogs, wiki’s, webcasts, etc. – New tools for students with disabilities. Presented at the 2006 Closing the Gap Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Wojcik, B. W., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., & Parette, H. P. (2006, April). Blending online and traditional professional development in AT. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Salt Lake City, UT.

2005Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W., & Parette, H. P. (2005, November). A comprehensive model for AT preparation. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Teacher Education Division Conference and 1st Annual TED/TAM Conference, Portland, ME.

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Wojcik, B. W. & Parette, H. P. (2005, November). SOLO ™ and access to the general education curriculum. Demonstration event presented at the 2005 NCTI Annual Technology Innovators' Conference, Washington, DC.

Thompson, J.R., Geltmaker, B., Frickleton, J., Lea, R., Wojcik, B., & Watts, E. H. (April, 2005). What’s a teacher going to do with $2,000 of AT? Presented at the 2005 Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo, Baltimore, MD.

Wojcik, B. W., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., & Parette, H. P. (2005, October). Evaluating outcomes of AT-based writing interventions. Paper presented at the Closing the Gap 23rd Annual Conference, Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, MN

2004Peterson-Karlan, G. R., Bakken, J.P. & Wojcik, B. (2004, April). After the assistive technology evaluation, what’s left to consider? Student outcomes. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.

Hutchins, M., Watts, E.H., Shelden, D., & Wojcik, B.W. (2004, April). Using palm held devices to teach the acquisition of vocational tasks and routines. Poster presentation to the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

O’Brian, M., Wojcik, B., & Starks, K. (2004, November). Developing assistive technology at the pre-service level. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division 27th Annual Conference: Affirming Diversity through Research, Professional Development, and Advocacy, Albuquerque, NM.

Watts, E. H. , Thompson, J. R., & Wojcik, B. W. (April, 2004). “Tub of Tools II”: Technology that special educators need. Presented at the 2004 Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo, New Orleans, LA.

Wojcik, B.W., Lartz, M.N., & Henner, J.(2004). Using computer software to scaffold the writing process of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Paper presented at the 2004 Annual Council for Exceptional Children Conf3erence, New Orleans, LA.

2003Watts, E., Thompson, J., Parette, P., & Wojcik, B. (2003, November). Teacher preparation and the pathway to assistive technology. Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division National Conference, Biloxi, MS.

Watts, E. H., Thompson, J. R., & Wojcik, B. W. (2003, April). Tub O’ Tools: Technology that teachers of students with disabilities need. Presented at the 2003 CEC Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.

2002Thompson, J. R., Watts, E., & Wojcik, B. (May, 2002). Assistive technology for persons with mental retardation in community settings: A hands-on workshop. Preconference workshop presented at the 126th Annual Meeting of the American Association on Mental Retardation, Orlando, FL.

Wojcik, B. W. (2002, May). Helping struggling students. Paper presented at Computers and Writing: Teaching and Learning in Virtual Spaces Conference, Normal, IL.

Selected Regional Presentations and Workshops

Wojcik, B.W. (2016, August). A framework of using technology applications to support all students. Presented at TechEdge17: Innovation in Teacher Education Conference, Lincoln, NE.

Wojcik, B.W., Carnahan, A., Hansen, T., Hill, J., Jarman, T., Jones, E., Mize, B., Wiehl, B., & Welsh, A. (2016, April). Preparing for your job interview. Presented at the 11th Annual Youth First Conference, Kearney, NE.

Wojcik, B.W. (2016, February). Engineering equitable learning experiences through the effective deployment and use of readily available technologies. Presented at the UNK TechEdge Conference, Kearney, NE.

Luker, D., Wojcik, B.W., McGahan, S., Davidson, B., & Brandt, D. (2014, April). Workflows for creating accessible content. Presented at the Center for teaching Excellence 2014 Teaching Innovations Conference, Kearney, NE.

Wojcik, B. W. & Holulin, D. (2013, December). Integrating technology into the classroom: Promising practice and research-based methods. Kansas Infinitec Colation Statewide Assistive Technology Conference, Wichita, KS.

Wojcik, B. W. (2012, October). Understanding the Illinois assistive technology guidance manual. Workshop presented as part of the Infinitec Statewide Training Program sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education, Benton, IL (Repeated in Bloomington, IL).

Wojcik, B. W. (2012, September). Providing equitable at services: The Illinois assistive technology guidance manual. Presented at the Fall 2012 Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education Fourteenth Annual Fall Conference, Tinley Park, IL.

Wojcik, B. W. (2012, February). Using wikis, blogs, and other technologies with students with EBD. Presented at the 2012 Illinois Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, Lisle, IL.

Toledo, C., Wojcik, B. W., & George, P. (2012, January). Connecting across continents. Presented at the 2012 Annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B. W. (2011, December). Technology supports for the writing process. Presented as part of the Infinitec Statewide Training Program sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education, Benton, IL (Repeated in Bloomington, IL and Bloomingdale, IL).

Wojcik, B. W. (2011, November). Getting accessible classroom materials into the hands of students: Understanding where to go, what to do, and how to do it. Presented at the Kansas Infinitec Coalition Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.

Wojcik, B. W. (2011, May). Accessible instructional materials: Information you need to know. Workshop presented as part of an inservice to Bloomington District 87 Staff, Bloomington, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., Wojcik, K. M., & Nibbelin, J. L. (2011, June). Accessible instructional materials: Where to go, what to do, & how to do it! Workshop presented as part of the Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association Summer Regional Institute, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B. W. (2010, June). Accessible instructional materials: Where to go, what to do, & how to do it! Workshop presented as part of the Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association Summer Regional Institute, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B.W. (2010, February). Readily available tools to assist struggling writers. Workshop presented as part of the Infinitec Writing Series, Bloomington, IL.

Wojcik, B.W. (2010, January). Readily available tools to assist struggling writers. Workshop presented as part of the Infinitec Writing Series, Tinley Park, IL

Wojcik, B. W.(2009, June). Accessible instructional materials: Where to go, what to do, & how to do it! Workshop presented as part of the Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association Summer Regional Institute, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B.W. (2007, October). AT for reading, writing, math and personal organization: Commercial products. Workshop for the Rural Champaign County Special Education Cooperative Conference, Chamaign, IL.

Wojcik, B.W. (2007, October). AT for reading, writing, math and personal organization: Readily available tools. Workshop for the Rural Champaign County Special Education Cooperative Conference, Chamaign, IL.

Wojcik, B.W., & Bardi, N. (2007, June). Ten readily available tools you cannot live without! Workshop for the Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association Summer Institute Series, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B.W. (2007, May). ISU 21st century educator series: Readily available tools for use in higher education classrooms. Workshop for Illinois State University Center on Teaching, Learning, and Technology Summer Faculty Development Series, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B .W. (2007, February). UDL, AT, and foreign Language Classrooms. Workshop for the Illinois State University Foreign Language Teacher Education Conference, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B.W. (2006, September). Using technology to support the needs to struggling writers. Workshop for the Texas Assistive Technology Network, Houston, TX.

Wojcik, B. W., & Bardi, N. I. (2005, November). Data driven decision making and assistive technology. Workshop presented at Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association Regional Workshop, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., Bardi, N. I., Adams, M. J., & Dean, J. (2005, October). Tub O’ Tools Tookits. Workshop presented at the Infinitec Workshop Series, Bloomington, IL.

Wojcik, B.W., & Bardi, N. I. (2005, September). Data driven decision making and assistive technology. Presented at Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association Regional Conference, Normal, IL.

Wojcik, B. W., & Parette, H. P. (2005, September). Meeting the needs of students with emotional and behavior disabilities through the use of technology. Presented at the 15th Annual Allerton Retreat for Educators of Students with Behavioral Disorders, Monticello, IL.

Peterson-Karlan, G. R., & Wojcik, B. W. (2005, March-May). Assistive Technology Leadership Preparation. Five session workshop/course co-presented to HILIA member school district staff, SEAT Center, Illinois State

Wojcik, B. W. (2005, March). What is universal design for learning? Workshop presented at the North Central Regional Conference, Niles, IL.

Wojcik, B. W. (2005, February). Assistive technology and students with emotional and behavior disabilities: Making a match! Paper presented at the Illinois Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Winter Conference, Naperville, IL.

Wojcik, B. W. (2005, January). Assistive technology for students with mild disabilities: Who? What? Where? Why? And how? Paper presented at the Illinois CASE Conference, Schaumberg, IL.

Wojcik, B. W. (2005, January). Using Kurzweill 3000 to create a universally designed learning environment. Paper presented at the Woodford County Regional Conference, German Town Hills, IL.

O’Brian, M., & Wojcik, B. (2004, May). Universal design: Instruction and assessment. Paper presented at Fifth Annual Spring Conference of the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education: Charting the Course for a Promising Future, Collinsville, IL.

Watts, E. H., & Wojcik. B. W (2003, November) Special Educators and Music Educators Together: An Exciting, Musical Mix” – Assistive Technology: Hands-on Experiences and Resources. Workshop presented Illinois Music Educators Conference, Metcalf Laboratory School and the Special Education Assistive Technology Center, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Wojcik, B., & Parette, P. (2003, September). Overview of assistive technology. Two presentations to the Illinois School Psychologists Association, Illinois State University.

Bakken, J. P., & Wojcik, B. (2003, February). Choosing appropriate assistive technologies for students with disabilities: A structured approach. Paper presented at the 10th Annual WI Technology Access Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Bakken, J. P., & Wojcik, B. (2003, February). Technology resources for teachers of students with disabilities. Paper presented at the 10th Annual WI Technology Access Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wojcik, B.W., & Wojcik, K.M. (1998, March). Putting it all together: Educational interpreters. Presentation at the Illinois Teachers of the Hearing Impaired State Conference, Springfield, IL.

Wojcik, B.W., & Wojcik, K.M. (1997, March). Unlocking the mystery of portfolio assessment. Presentation at the Illinois Teachers of the Hearing Impaired State Conference, Springfield, IL.

Wojcik, B.W., & Wojcik, K.M. (1997, March). Classroom survival strategies: What students need to know. Presentation at the Illinois Teachers of the Hearing Impaired State Conference, Springfield, IL.

Awards and Honors

2011 Nominated for the Clarence W. Sorensen Distinguished Dissertation Award

2008 Outstanding Service Award to the College of Education, Illinois State University

2005 Rose E. Parker Graduate Excellence Award, Illinois State University

Current Professional Memberships

International Society of Technology in EducationSpecial Education Technology Special Interest Group

Member-At-Large, 2005-2007, 2008-2009Vice President, 2009-2010President Elect, 2010-2011President, 2011-2012Past President 2012-

Teacher Education Special Interest GroupProfessional Development Committee Member, 2013-present

Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois

Council for Exceptional Children

Closing the Gap

Universal Design for Learning Implementation Research NetworkInformation Officer, Board of Directors, 2015-PresentCommunications Director, 2013- 2015

Maintain Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certifications from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)