James R. Hummel, Ed.D.
Special Education · Assistive Technology · Immersive Learning
Embedded Files
Introduction
Introduction
I’m a special education teacher, curriculum designer, and Ed.D. whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, teacher preparation, and learning innovation. I’m especially interested in how we prepare educators to use tools like AAC, learning apps, and immersive media so that students with disabilities get the access and agency they deserve.
This portfolio gathers projects, research, and resources from my work in K–12 special education, university partnerships, and professional development. Whether you’re a teacher, program leader, or designer, my goal is to share ideas you can adapt, test, and build on in your own context.
Explore My Work
Assistive Technology & Teacher Preparation
Assistive Technology & Teacher Preparation
How do we prepare future teachers to use AT and learning technologies well?
Explore my dissertation work, conference sessions, and practical tools for strengthening AT and UDL in teacher preparation programs.
XR & Immersive Learning
XR & Immersive Learning
Projects in VR, AR, and mixed reality that prototype inclusive, sensory-aware learning experiences.
See how I blend film, game design, and UDL to imagine accessible immersive environments for students with disabilities.
Teacher & PD Resources
Teacher & PD Resources
Ready-to-use materials for classrooms and professional learning: tutorials, lessons, PD decks, and planning tools.
These resources are designed to make AT integration, engagement, and data-informed instruction feel doable.
Featured Classroom Project - Roybal Codes
A student-led coding project I facilitated with high school students with moderate-to-severe autism in LAUSD.
We used block-based programming and collaborative storytelling to build confidence, communication, and problem-solving while integrating IEP goals into authentic tech tasks.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse