Publications

Publications or Equivalencies

Books:

1. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. A. (2014). Using digital resources to support personalized learning experiences in K-12 classrooms: The evolution of mobile devices as innovations in schools in northwest Ohio. In C. Maddux (Ed.), Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2014 Chesapeake, Virginia: SITE.
2. Vannatta, R. A. & Banister, S. (2009). Validating a measure of teacher technology integration. In C. Maddux (Ed.), Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2009 (pp. 329-338). Chesapeake, Virginia: SITE.
3. Banister, S. (2009). GeeGuides, Product Review. In J. Roland (ed.), The Best of Learning & Leading with Technology: Selections from Volumes 31-35.  International Society for Technology in Education.
4. Banister, S. & Fischer, J. (2006).  Civil War Studies through the use of  Digital Video in the Middle School Classroom. In the NSCC Bulletin, No. 104: Exemplary Social Studies Lessons that Infuse Technology.  Silver Springs, Maryland: National Council for the Social Studies.
5. Vannatta, R.A., Banister, S., Fischer, J., Messenheimer, T., Ross, C. (2005).  Pathways for Change:  Facilitating Faculty Empowerment and Voice.  In S. Rhine (Ed.), Integrated Technologies, Innovative Learning: Insights from the PT3 Program.  Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Journal Articles

Refereed articles

1. Banister, S. (2012) Assessing NETS-T Performance in Teacher Candidates: Exploring the Wayfind Teacher Assessment, Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education. 29(2), 59-65.
2. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. (2011) TPCK for Impact: Classroom Teaching Practices that promote Social Justice and narrow the Digital Divide in an Urban Middle School. Computers in the Schools.  28(1), 10, 5-26.
3. Banister, S., Vannatta, R., & Ross, C.  (2010) Meaningful   Media Production: Teachers Creating Virtual Field Trips in Washington DC. Journal of Educational Media and Hypermedia. 19(4), 379-397.
4. Banister, S. & Fischer, J. (2010) Overcoming the Digital Divide:  The Story of an Urban Middle School. MidWestern Educational Researcher. 23(2), 1-8.
5. Banister, S. (2010) Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 education: Visions and vices. Computers in the Schools, 27(2), 1-11.
6. Banister, S. (2008) Web 2.0 tools in the reading classroom:
7. Teachers exploring literacy in the 21st century. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning.  4(2), 109-116.
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8. Vannatta, R. & Banister, S. (2008) The impact of assessing technology competencies of incoming teacher education students. Computers in the Schools, 25(1-2), 90-97. 
9. Banister, S. (2007) Ethical issues and qualitative methods in the 21st century: How can digital technologies be embraced in the research community? Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research, 1, 1-10.
10. Herman, T. & Banister, S. (2007) Face-to-face versus online coursework: A comparison of costs and learning outcomes.  Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education. 7(4), 318-326. http://www.citejournal.org/vol7/iss4/currentpractice/article1.cfm
11. Jeffs, T., & Banister, S. (2006)  Enhancing collaboration and skill acquisition through the use of technology. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 14(2), 407-433.
12. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. (2006) Testing electronic portfolio systems in teacher education: Finding the right fit.  Action in Teacher Education, 27(4), 81-90.
13. Banister, S. & Ross, C. (2006) From high school to college: How prepared are teacher candidates for technology integration? Journal of Computing and Teacher Education,  22(2), 75-80. 
14. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. (2006) Beginning with a baseline: Insuring productive technology integration in teacher education. Journal of Technology in Teacher Education, 14(1), 209-235.
15. Vannatta, R. & Banister, S. (2005) Dynamic Virtual Instruction: Enhancing Online Courses and Connections.  Journal of the Research Center in Educational Technology, 2 (Fall 2005).Retrievable from the World Wide Web: http://www.rcetj.org/?type=art&id=3382&
16. Michalski, P., Hodges, D., & Banister, S. (2005) Digital Storytelling in the Middle Childhood Special Education Classroom: A Teacher’s Story of Adaptations.  Teaching Exceptional Children, Plus, 1(4)   Retrievable from the World Wide Web: http://escholarship.bc.edu/education/tecplus/vol1/iss4/art3/
17. Banister, S.  (2004) Exemplary Teachers Using Technology:  Computers and Curriculum.  Journal of the Research Center in Educational Technology, 1(Winter 2004-2005).  Retrievable from the World Wide Web: http://www.rcetj.org/?type=art&id=50&
18. Banister, S.  & Hodges, D. (2004) Digital Data in Qualitative Research:  Strengthening the visibility and credibility of portraiture.  Journal for Research Center in Educational Technology 1(Winter, 2004-2005)  Retrievable from the World Wide Web: http://www.rcetj.org/?type=art&id=51& (75% AR)
19. Jeffs, T., Morrison, W., Messenheimer, T., Rizza, M., Banister, S.  (2003).  A retrospective analysis of technological advancements in special education.  Computers in the Schools, 20(1/2), 129-152.
20. Banister, S. (2002).  A question of quality:  The Malcolm Baldrige Criteria applied to education. Journal of Research for Educational Leaders, 1(2), 44-65.  Retrievable from the World Wide Web: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/jrel/spring02/Banister_0108.htm

Proceedings- National/International

1. Reinhart, R., Theis, J., & Banister, S. (2015) One-‐to-‐One Pilots: A Comparison of Two School Districts. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, Las Vegas.
2. Reinhart, R. , Shaffer, S. & Banister, S.  (2015) Teacher Comfort Related to Current and Future Technology Use. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, Las Vegas.
3. Banister, S. and Reinhart, R. (2014) Designing an Effective Massive Open Online Course for Educators: Evidence from Student Experience. Proceedings of the Oxford Education Research Symposium. Oxford, England.
4. Banister, S.  and Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2014) Using digital resources to support personalized learning experiences in K-12 classrooms: The evolution of mobile devices as innovations in schools in northwest Ohio. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, Jacksonville, FL
5. Ross, C. and Banister, S. (2014) Developing a model to utilize teaching assistants for online teaching of introduction to educational technology. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, Jacksonville, FL
6. Banister, S. (2014) Using digital resources to support customized learning environments in K-12 schools: The evolution of m-learning. Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference in Education, Honolulu.
7. Sondergeld, T., Vannatta-Reinhart, R. & Banister, S. (2013) How to guide teachers in the creation of high quality and rigorous assessments of student learning and growth. Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Research and Innovation. Seville, Spain.
8. Banister, S., Vannatta-Reinhart, & R. Ross, C., (2013) Narrowing the Digital Divide: Encouraging the Development of Digital Competencies in K-12 Teachers. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, New Orleans, LA.
9. Banister, S., Ross, C., & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2012) Assessing NETS-T Performance in Teacher Candidates: Exploring the Wayfind Teacher Assessment. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, Austin, TX.
10. Banister, S. & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2011) Determining Readiness for Online Graduate Programs in Classroom Technology: The Efficacy of Implementing the Wayfind Teacher Assessment. Proceedings of the E-Learning International Conference, Association for Advancement of Computers in Education, Honolulu.
11. Banister, S., Ross, C. & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2011) Meaningful Media Production: Teachers Creating Virtual Field Trips in Washington DC. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, Nashville.
12. Banister, S. & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2010). TPACK at an Urban Middle School: Promoting Social Justice and Narrowing the Digital Divide.  Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, San Diego.
13. Banister, S. (2010) Tech Connections: A Model for PD Impacting the Digital Divide. Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference in Education, Honolulu.
14. Banister, S. & Ross, C. (2009) Effective E‐LearningEnvironments for Teacher Candidates: Designing An Online Intro to Ed Tech Course. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
15. Banister, S., Herman, T., & Miller, M. (2009) Integrating the iPod  Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices. Proceedings of the International Association for the Development of the Information Society, Barcelona.
16. Banister, S., Ross, C. & Vannatta, R.  (2008)  The Impact of Web 2.0 Tools in the Reading Classroom: Teachers Exploring Literacy in the 21st Century. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
17. Banister, S. & Ross, C. (2007) Tech Connections: A Model for Professional Development Impacting the Digital Divide. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
18. Banister, S. (2006) Ethical Issues and Qualitative Methods in the 21st Century:  How can digital technologies be embraced in the research community? Proceedings of the Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education Annual Conference.
19. Banister, S. (2006) Dynamic Faculty Development: Strengthening Collaboration and Technology Integration across Disciplines and Campuses. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
20. Banister, S. (2006) Supporting University Faculty in Exploring and Adopting Handheld Technologies: A Study on Use and Impact. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
21. Vannatta, R., Banister, S. & Ross, C. (2006) The Impact of Assessing Technology Competencies of Incoming Teacher Education Students. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
22. Ross, C. & Banister, S. (2006) Making the Transition From High School to College:  Do Teacher Candidates Possess Skills for Technology Integration? Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
23. Banister, S. & Herman, T. (2005) The synergy of course redesign: Multimedia technologies impacting student learning and the bottom line.  Proceedings of the Computers and Advanced Technology in Education International Conference. Available online at http://www.actapress.com/PaperInfo.aspx?PaperID=21501
24. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. (2005) Dynamic virtual instruction: Enhancing online courses and connection. Proceedings of the Computers and Advanced Technology in Education International Conference. Available online at http://www.actapress.com/Abstract.aspx?paperId=21561
25. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. (2005). A Makeover for the Virtual Lecturer: Enhancing Online Instruction with Digital Video. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
26. Banister, S., Vannatta, R., & Ross, C. (2005). Testing electronic portfolio systems in teacher education:  What really works? Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
27. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. (2004). A Makeover for the Virtual Lecturer: Enhancing Online Instruction with Digital Video and Robopresenter. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications.
28. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. (2004). Beginning with a Baseline:  Insuring Productive Technology Integration in Teacher Education. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
29. Vannatta, R., Banister, S., & Ross, C. (2004). Systemic Integration of Technology in Teacher Education Course Work.  Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
30. Banister, S. & Matuga, J. (2003). An Online Graduate Course in Contemporary Research:  Teacher and “First-time Online Student” Perspectives.  Proceedings of the World Conference on E-Learning.
31. Banister, S. (2003). Exploring Electronic Portfolios:  constructing template options based on faculty collaboration.  Proceedings of the International Conference on ED-MEDIA.
32. Banister, S.  & Vannatta, R.  (2003). Upping the Ante:  Developing and Implementing a Mandatory Technology Skills Assessment for Beginning Teacher Education Students.  Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
33. Banister, S.  (2002).  Digital data:  strengthening the study of educational technology.  Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
34. Banister, S. (2001).  IT with integrity.  Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.

Non-refereed Articles: 
Journal Articles, National/International (invited)

1. Banister, S. (2008).  Royalty-free student-created music, Learning and Leading with Technology, 35 (6), 32-33.
2. Saygers, D. & Banister, S. (2008).  Creating with technology, Learning and Leading with Technology, 35 (6), 37-38.
3. Banister, S. (2007).  Using MIDI in music classes, Learning and Leading with Technology, 35 (1), 31.
4. Banister, S. (2007). Access to Quality Digital Images for Classroom Work, Learning and Leading with Technology, 34 (5), 34-35.
5. Banister, S. & Steingraber, R (2006). Art History Comes to Life with Digital Media, Learning and Leading with Technology, 34 (1), 54-55.

Refereed

National and International

1. Banister, S. & Reinhart, R. (2015) Designing an Effective Massive Open Online Course for Educators: Evidence from Student Experience. Session presentation for the Society for Technology in Teacher Education Conference. Las Vegas.
2. Reinhart, R., Sondergeld, T., & Banister, S. (2014) Evaluation of 1:1 Pilot Initiatives: A Comparison of Two School Districts. Session presentation for the Oxford Educational Research Symposium, Oxford, UK.
3. Ross, C. and Banister, S. (2014) Best Practices to Successfully Redesign Introduction to Educational Technology from a Face to Face Course to a Total Online Environment with the Addition of Teaching Assistants. Session presentation for the Society for Technology in Teacher Education Conference. Jacksonville, FL.
4. Munger, M.H., Campbell, B. and Banister, S. (2014) Technology Boot Camp: Providing Professional Development for Faculty and Supporting Active Learning Environments for Students. Session presentation for the Society for Technology in Teacher Education Conference. Jacksonville, FL.
5. Banister, S. & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2013) Assessing NETS-T Performance in Teacher Candidates. Session presentation for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, San Antonio, TX.
6. Banister, S., Ross, C., & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2012) Assessing NETS-T Performance in Teacher Candidates: Exploring the Wayfind Teacher Assessment. Session presentation for the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, Austin, TX.
7. Banister, S. & Poland, A. (2011) Creating a Student-Driven Classroom Using Student Friendly Technology. Session presentation for the National Middle School Association Annual Conference, Louisville.
8. Banister, S. & Poland, A. (2011) Creating a Student-Driven Classroom Using Self-Assessed Learning. Session presentation for the National Middle School Association Annual Conference, Louisville.
9. Banister, S. & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2011) Determining Readiness for Online Graduate Programs in Classroom Technology: The Efficacy of Implementing the Wayfind Teacher Assessment. Session presentation for the E-Learning International Conference, Association for Advancement of Computers in Education, Honolulu.**
10. Banister, S., Ross, C. & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2011) Meaningful Media Production: Teachers Creating Virtual Field Trips in Washington DC. Session presentation for the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, Nashville.**
11. Banister, S. & Vannatta-Reinhart, R. (2010). TPACK at an Urban Middle School: Promoting Social Justice and Narrowing the Digital Divide.  Session presentation for the Society for Information Technology and Teaching Education Conference, San Diego. **
12. Banister, S. (2010) Tech Connections: A Model for PD Impacting the Digital Divide. Session presentation for the Hawaii International Conference in Education, Honolulu. **
13. Banister, S. & Ross, C. (2010) Active Learning Through Virtual Field Trips: Explorations in Washington DC. Poster presentation for the Society and Information Technology in Teacher Education Annual Conference.  San Diego.
14. Li, L., Liu, X., Banister, S., & Peng, L. (2010) Technology Competency and Computer Attitudes of Pre-service Teachers.  Poster presentation for the Society and Information Technology in Teacher Education Annual Conference.  San Diego.
15. Banister, S. & Ross, C. (2009) Effective E‐Learning Environments for Teacher Candidates: Designing An Online Intro to Ed Tech Course. Session presentation for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.**
16. Banister, S., Herman, T., & Miller, M. (2009) Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices. Session presentation for the International Association for the Development of the Information Society, Barcelona. **
17. Banister, S., Ross, C. & Vannatta, R.  (2008)  The Impact of Web 2.0 Tools in the Reading Classroom: Teachers Exploring Literacy in the 21st Century. Session presentation for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference. **
18. Vannatta, R. & Banister, S. (2008) Measuring Teacher Technology Integration:  Going Beyond Teacher Use. Roundtable presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New York City.
19. Banister, S. & Ross, C. (2007) Tech Connections: A Model for Professional Development Impacting the Digital Divide. Session presentation for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference. **
20. Ross, C. & Banister, S. (2007) A Creative Approach to Teaching Digital Video to Teacher Education Candidates through Personal Educational Philosophies.  Poster presentation for the Society and Information Technologies in Teacher Education Annual Conference.  San Antonio.
21. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R.(2006) Supporting University Faculty in Exploring and Adopting Handheld Technologies: A Study on Use and Impact. Paper presented at the Australian Computers in Education Conference, Cairns, Queensland.
22. Banister, S. (2006). Digital Data and Qualitative Study: Ethical Practices Examined. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
23. Banister, S. (2006). F2f vs. online coursework: A comparison of costs and learning outcomes.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
24. Banister, S. & Herman, T. (2006).  Dynamic Role-Playing at the Graduate Level: Emerging Technologies for Online Instruction.  “Innovation Island” exemplary demonstration at the Annual Ohio Digital Commons for Education Conference, Columbus.
25. Banister, S. (2006). Teaching Special Needs Students Art History Through Digital Media Creation.  Paper presented at the Annual eTech Conference, Columbus.
26. Banister, S. (2005). Exploring electronic portfolios through faculty collaboration:  Strategies for constructing template options.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal.
27. Banister, S. & Hodges, D. (2005). Digital storytelling in the special education classroom: A teacher’s story of adaptations. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal.
28. Fischer, J., Banister, S., Iffland, D. & Bell, D. (2005). Stories from an urban school reform effort: Living and working the digital divide. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference.
29. Banister, S. (2004). Digital data in qualitative research:  Strengthening the visibility and credibility of portraiture. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
30. Banister, S. & Vannatta, R. (2004). Media for mastery: Developing online and CD-ROM learning objects that support technology competencies. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Lugano, Switzerland.
31. Ross, C. & Banister, S. (2004). From high school to college: How prepared are teacher education candidates for technology integration? Paper presented at the Annual Meeting for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Atlanta.
32. Jeffs, T. & Banister, S. (2004). Teaching general & special education preservice teachers collaboration through NETS-T. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Orlando
33. Banister, S. & Hodges, D. (2004). Three-dimensional portraiture:  Digital data in qualitative research. Paper presented at the Annual Research in Educational Technology Conference, Kent State University.
34. Banister, S. (2003). Exemplary teachers using technology:  The impact in a fifth grade classroom. Paper presented at the International Conference on ED-MEDIA, Honolulu.
35. Banister, S. (2003). Computers in the inclusive classroom:  what impact do they have on teaching and learning with special needs students?  A comparative case study. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
36. Banister, S.  (2002). The use of online courseware in teacher education: A comparison of Blackboard & Web CT. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting for the Society for Information Technology andTeacher Education, Nashville.
37. Banister, S.  (2001).  A question of quality:  the Malcolm Baldrige criteria applied to elementary schools. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle.
38. Banister, S. (2001).  Digital dissertations. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle.
39. Banister, S.  (2001).  Video Magic.  Half-day workshop.  Annual Meeting for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando.
40. Banister, S. (2000).  Computer-related technologies and curriculum:  (dis)connections, Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.