Dr. Betty Shrieber
contact@bettys.co.il
Profile: A lecturer at the School of Education, Kibbutzim College, Tel-Aviv
Expertise in the field of:
- Learning Disorder and ADHD
- Assistive technology
- Planning functions for adults with learning disabilities and ADHD
- Executive Functions
Education:
- 2010 Ph.D Haifa University, Haifa, Israel
- 2001 M.A Haifa University, Haifa, Israel
- 1996 M.Ed University Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
- 1983 B.A Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Academic and Professional Experience:
Kibbutzim College, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Lecturer
- Specific Learning Disorder and ADHD
- Assistive technology
- Executive Functions of students with LD
Technology and Education graduate school:
- Assistive technology course for students with special needs.
- Executive functions and assistive technology- Research course
M.Ed project moderator
- In the area of Assistive Technology in Special Ed.
Team member at Mahut Center (Mahut is a center for recovery and empowerment established by Kibbutzim College for students with learning difficulties)
- Assistive technology coordinator
- Pedagogical coordinator of pre-academic program for students with learning disabilities
Publications:
Shrieber, B. & Ziganhcin, V. (2017). Case Study: Use of a video camera as means of enhancing oral discourse and communication skills in children with autistic spectrum disorder. R. Wadmany (Ed). Digital Pedagogy-From Theory to Practice. Tel-Aviv: Mofet. (pp.131-153) (Hebrew).
Shrieber, B. (2016). Using Mind Mapping Software to Initiate Writing and Organizing Ideas for Students with SLD and ADHD. Computers Helping People with Special Needs, 9759 of the series Lecture Notes in Computer Science (pp. 351-357). Springer International Publishing.
Shrieber, B., & Eldar, D. (2016). Efficacy of Tablets for Students with Learning Difficulties Studying Concepts in Geometry. Computers Helping People with Special Needs, 9758 of the series Lecture Notes in Computer Science (pp. 483-486). Springer International Publishing.
Shrieber, B., & Cohen, Y. (2013). Using photos and visual-processing assistive technologies to develop self-expression and interpersonal communication of adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects, 9. 267-286.
Shrieber, B. & Hetzroni, O. (2010). The characteristics of learning planning functions and implementation among students with and without learning disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23 (5), 443. Wiley-Blackwell.
Hetzroni O.E.,& Shrieber B. (2004). Word Processing as an Assistive Technology Tool for Enhancing Academic Outcomes of Students with Writing Disabilities in the General Classroom. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37 (2), 143-154. Austin.
Research reports:
Shrieber, B. (2014). Differences in Time Estimation and Time Judgment between Students with and without Learning Disabilities (with and without ADHD). A research report for the Kibbutzim College (Hebrew).
Shrieber, B., Waldman, T., Carmel, R. (2014). The Impact of Using Assistive Technology (AT) Reading Software in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) on Reading Fluency and Comprehension of Students with Learning Disabilities (LD). A research report for MOFET institution.
Conferences:
Shrieber, B. (July 2016). Using Mind Mapping Software to Initiate Writing and Organizing Ideas for Students with SLD and ADHD. 15th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP). University of Linz, Austria. A lecture.
Shrieber, B., & Eldar, D. (July 2016). Efficacy of Tablets for Students with Learning Difficulties Studying Concepts in Geometry. 15th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP). University of Linz, Austria. A lecture.
Shrieber, B., Waldman, T., Carmel, R. (2015). The Impact of Using Assistive Technology (AT) Reading Software in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) on Reading Fluency and Comprehension of Students with Learning Disabilities (LD). 39th Annual Conference of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD), Vancouver BC, Canada. Poster.
Shrieber B., Yaniv, H., Ashkenazi, G & sinkevich, T.(2013). Text-to-speech software to improve reading comprehension of students with ADHD (Pioneer study). ADHD Worldwide – 1st Joint Meeting, Tel Aviv. Poster.
Shrieber B., Yaniv, H., Ashkenazi, G.(2013). Using Text-to-speech software to improve reading comprehension of students with ADHD. XIVth Biennial International Conference of IACEP -the International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology. , University of Leiden, Netherlands. A Symposium.
Waldman, T., Shrieber, B., & Carmel, R. (2013). The impact of using Assistive Technology (AT) reading software in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), on comprehension of students with learning disabilities (LD). XIVth Biennial International Conference of IACEP -the International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology. , University of Leiden, Netherlands. Poster.
Shrieber B. & Adato-Biran, I. (2012). Mind mapping technology for students with learning disabilities. Oral presentation at 33rd YAI Network’s International Conference on Developmental and Learning Disabilities. New-York, USA. A Lecture.
Shrieber, B. & Hetzroni, O. (2012). The impact of motivation and sense of success on decision making and time management of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. DISES International Round Table. Sligo, Ireland.
Shrieber, B. & Hetzroni, O. (2011). Characteristics of learning planning functions of students with learning disabilities with and without ADHD. Poster presentation at the 3rd International Congress on ADHD. 'From childhood to adult disease'. Berlin, Germany. Poster.
Shrieber, B. (2010). Using Assistive Technology (AT) at School for Students with ADHD. Oral presentation at CASP-DISES International Special Education Forum international conference, Riga, Latvia. A lecture.
Shrieber B. (2010). Using Assistive Technology (AT) at school, for students with ADHD. CASP-DISES International Special Education Forum international conference. Riga, Latvia. A lecture.
Shrieber B. & Seifert T. (2008). The utility of a handheld computer compared to a conventional planner as it relates to learning planning and organization by college students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Poster presentation at BERA – British Educational Research Association Conference. Heriot Watt University Edinburgh, Scotland. Poster.
Shrieber B. (2007). Assistive Technology (At) As an Empowerment And Compensation Tool For College Students With Learning Disabilities. Panel session. Oral presentation at the CASP-DISES International Special Education Forum international conference. Lima, Peru. A lecture.
Hetzroni O. & Shrieber B. (2001). . Using a word processor to improve the writing skills of students with learning disabilities. Presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis ABA convention. New