Professional

ACADEMIC DEGREES

Ed.D               University of Nevada, Las Vegas                               1999

            Major: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational

            Computing and Technology  

M.A.                University of North Texas                                          1986

            Major: Special Education, Learning Disabilities

B.A.                Southern Methodist University                                  1984

            Major: Psychology

            Minor: Elementary Education, Elementary Education Certification

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Arkansas State University                                                                  1999 – Present

 

 

EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES

Technical Editor for SPARKS: Children’s Book Review Journal (2002 – present)

 

Consulting Editor Intervention in School and Clinic (2007 – present)

 

 

 SELECTED PRESENTATIONS (SINCE 2009)

 

Henley, J; Williams, D. & Grymes, J. The top 50 apps for smartphone and tablets for young children and how they align with developmentally appropriate practice. Presented at the Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education, March, 2013, New Orleans, LA.

 

Williams, D.; Henley, J & Grymes, J. Developing on-Line – Evil or a Godsend? . Presented at the Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education, March, 2013, New Orleans, LA.

 

Williams, D.; Henley, J & Grymes, J. Revamping Integrating Technology Courses To Include Common Core And Revised Licensure Programs. Presented at the Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education, March, 2013, New Orleans, LA.

 

Williams, D & Johnson, M.  E-Readers, Tablets, IPads, IPods and IPhones – Are They for Education? Presented at the Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education. March 2012. Austin Texas

 

Williams, D & Johnson, M.  In Rural America, Where Does Integrating Technology Stand?

 Presented at the Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education. March 2012. Austin Texas

 

Williams, D & Johnson, M.  Integrating Technology into The Classroom – Still Important Topic. Presented at the Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education. March 2012. Austin Texas

 

Owens, L., Grymes, J., & Williams, D. Dramatic play + children’s literature = positive opportunities for early childhood language & literacy learning. Presented at the International Reading Association Conference, May 2012, Chicago, IL.

 

Owens, L., Grymes, J., Williams, D., & Lawler, D. Comparing and contrasting Galinsky’s “Mind in the Making” seven essential skills with a cross-section of state social-emotional early learning guidelines/standards: Supporting both sets of outcomes with children’s literature. Presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, November, 2012, Atlanta, GA.

 

Grymes, J, and Williams, D. Perhaps There's an App for That: Using Apps to Support Traditional Training. Presented at Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference. October, 2012: Hot Springs, AR

 

Owens, L.L., Grymes, J.M. & Williams, D.L. The Power of Nonfiction to Support Literacy in Early Childhood Classrooms. International Reading Association Annual Conference, May 8 – 11, 2011, Orlando, FL.

 

Grymes, J.M;  Owens, L.L. & Williams, D.L. Mind in the making seven essential skills and children's literature. Presented at National Association for the Education of Young Children. November 2011 in Orlando Florida

 

Williams, D & Grymes, J. Still Not Using Technology - Let’s Discover Some Ways to Change That. Presented at National Association for the Education of Young Children. November 2011 in Orlando Florida

 

Williams, D & Grymes, J. Technology: Toil and Tears are Unnecessary.  Presented at Southern Early Childhood Association. January, 2011 in Savannah Georgia

 

Williams, D & Grymes, J. Supporting Literacy with Digital Tools Presented at Arkansas Early Childhood Association. October 2011 in Hot Springs Arkansas

 

Williams, D.; Grymes, J.M. & Owens, L.L. Power Point: More than a slide show. Southern Early Childhood Association, January 22, 2010, Little Rock, AR.

 

Williams, D. & Grymes, J.M. Inspiration- Simple way to construct and inspire teachers. National Social Science Association Technology Conference, March 28 -31, 2010, Las Vegas, NV.

 

Williams, D. & Grymes, J.M. PowerPoint: Not just for slideshows. National Social Science Association Technology Conference, March 28 - 31, 2010, Las Vegas, NV.

 

Williams, D.; Grymes, J.M. & Owens, L.L. Enhancing curriculum through fun and effective technology. Southern Regional Association of Teacher Education, October 28 - 30, 2010, Nashville, TN.

 

Williams, D. & Grymes, J.M. Bridging the digital gap: Using technology to support developmentally appropriate practice in the primary classroom. Association for the Education of Young Children, November 5, 2010, Anaheim, CA.

 

Williams, D.L., Grymes, J., Owens, L.L & Boals, B. (2009) Supporting Digital Immigrants in Teaching Digital Natives about Integrating Technology in Early Childhood Education Curriculum Presented at Association for Teacher Education.

 

Boals, B. Owens, L.L, Grymes, J. & Williams, D. L. (2009) Culture and Community: Preparing BES and MSE Students to Facilitate Presented at Association for Teacher Education.

 

Grymes, J., Boals, B., Owens, L.L. & Williams, D.L. (2009) Dispositions, Ethics and Advocacy Skills: What is Expected, What is Realistic?  Presented at Association for Teacher Education.

 

Owens, L.L., Boals, B., Grymes, J. & Williams, D.L. (2009) Using Children’s Literature to Develop Empathy and Understanding in Adults Presented at Association for Teacher Education.

 

Grymes, J. & Williams, D.L. (2009) Taking Stands on the Issues: What Can We and Should We Expect of Teacher Educations Students. Presented at Association for Childhood Education International

 

Grymes, J., Owens. L.L., Williams, D. L., & Boals-Gilbert, B. (2009) Multiple Roads to Mathematics Learning:  Integrating Math Throughout the Day. Presented at Association for Childhood Education International