College of Education and Human Development

Education
B.S. Southwest Missouri State University
M.S. Indiana University
Ph.D. Indiana University

Research Interests
Multimedia Technologies
Computers in the Classroom
Digital Data in Qualitative Research

Dr. Banister is conducting research in local K-12 schools, focusing on the impact of computer technology on teaching and learning. The multimedia reports coming out of this research have been funded, in part, through Project PICT, a national PT3 grant. She has also received funding through the Ohio Learning Network for her work in online course development and from the National Council for Community and Educational Partnerships.

Courses Taught
EDTL 230 Introduction to Educational Technology (online)
EDTL 302 Computer Utilization for the Middle Childhood Classroom
EDTL 303 Computer Utilization for the Early Childhood Classroom
EDTL 627 Technology and Reading Instruction 
EDTL 633 Hypermedia I for Educators
EDTL 634 Hypermedia II for Educators
EDTL 680 Reading Diagnosis Through Technology
EDTL 638 Master Seminar in Classroom Technology 
EDFI 642 Research in Education
EDTL 611 The Curriculum (online)

Electronic Portfolios & Websites

Professional Portfolio
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