Papers and Conference Proceedings

2023

Bennett, A., Israel, M., & Delgado, J. (2023). Improving accessibility in the classroom with the UDL4CS interactive table CSTA Voice, https://csteachers.org/improving-accessibility-in-the-classroom-with-the-udl4cs-interactive-table/.
Strickland, C., Ramírez-Salgado, A., Weisberg, L., Chandler, L., Di Domenico, J., Lehman, E. M., & Israel, M. (2023). Designing a framework for integrated elementary computer science instruction through culturally responsive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning. Journal of Computer Science Integration, 6(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.26716/jcsi.2023.4.17.46
Bennett, A., Israel, M., Cobo, A., & Delgado, J. (2023). Using the UDL4CS Interactive Table [Asynchronous poster]. Presented at the Universal Design for Learning Implementation Research Network Conference, Orlando, Florida and Online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35z8jrQ-XHE&t=52s.
Bennett, A. & Israel, M. (2023). Preservice teachers implementing universal design for learning and accessibility in computer science education. Keynote presented at the Universal Design for Learning, Implementation Research Network Conference, Orlando, FL.
Israel, M. Cobo, A., Chandler, L., Fancsali, C., Ramirez-Salgado, A, Bennett, A,, Weisberg, L., & Grover, S. (2023). Scaffolding through multiple entry points to K-8 computer science participation and inclusion (Poster 8). Structured poster presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Israel, M., Li, W., Fancsali, C., Bennett, A., Xu, Y., & Cobo, A. (2023). Participation of students with disabilities in K-12 computer science education. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. and online.
Israel, M., Huang, R., Mak, J., Bennett, A.B., & Bex, R.T. (2023). A community of practice for elementary teachers promoting inclusion of students with disabilities in CS instruction. In Proceedings of the 54th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Vol. 2. 1280. https://doi.org/10.1145/3545947.3576226.
Song, Y., Tian, X., Barrett, J., Israel, M., & Boyer, E. K. (2023). Guide, Safety Net, Project Tester, and More: Investigating the Roles of Facilitators in an Artificial Intelligence Summer Camp. In Proceedings of 2023 International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2023).
Song, Y., Katuka, A. G, Barrett, J., Tian, X., Kumar, A., McKlin, T, Celepkolu, M., Israel, M., & Boyer, K. (2023). AI Made By Youth: A conversational AI curriculum for middle school summer camps. In Proceedings of 2023 Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI 2023), February 7-14, Washington, DC, USA.
Katuka, A. G., Auguste, Y., Song, Y., Tian, X., Kumar, A., Celepkolu, M., Boyer, K., Barrett, J., Israel M., & McKlin, T. (2023). A Summer camp experience to engage middle school learners in AI through conversational app development. In Proceedings of the 54th ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science Education V. 1 (SIGCSE 2023), March 15–18, 2023, Toronto, ON, Canada. ACM, New York, NY, USA, 7 pages. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3545945.3569864
Israel, M., Chandler, L., Cobo, A., & Weisberg, L. (in press). Increasing access, participation, and inclusion within K-12 CS education through Universal Design for Learning and High Leverage Practices. In S. Sentence & N. Howard (Eds.), Computer science education (2nd ed.). Bloomsbury Publishing.

2022

Israel, M., Kester, M., Williams, J., & Ray, M. (2022, online). K-12 teachers’ confidence in supporting students with disabilities in computer science education: The influence of instructional coaches. Transactions on Computing Education. https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3513138
Israel, M., Liu, R., Yan, W., Sherwood, H., Martin, W., Fancseli, C., … & Adair, A. (2022). Understanding barriers to school-wide computational thinking integration at the elementary grades: Lessons from three schools. In Computational Thinking in PreK-5: Empirical Evidence for Integration and Future Directions (pp. 64-71). Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), New York, NY.
Liu, T., & Israel, M., (2022, online). Uncovering students’ problem-solving process in a game-based learning environment. Computers & Education. 182.
Luo, F., Israel, M., & Gane, B. (2022). Elementary computational thinking instruction and assessment: A learning trajectory perspective. ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 22(2), 1-26.
Luo, F., Yan, W., Liu, R., & Israel, M. (2022). Elementary students’ understanding of variables in computational thinking-integrated instruction: A mixed methods study. In Proceedings of the 53nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 523-529).
Wiggins, J. B., Earle-Randell, T. V., Bounajim, D., Ma, Y., Ruiz, J. M., Liu, R., Celepkolu, M., Israel, M., Wiebe, E., Lynch, C.F., & Boyer, K. E. (2022, September). Building the dream team: children’s reactions to virtual agents that model collaborative talk. In Proceedings of the 22nd ACM International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Agents (pp. 1-8).
Yadav, A., Israel, M., Bouck, E., Cobo, A., Samuels, J. (2022). Achieving CSforALL: Preparing special education pre-service teachers to bring computing to students with disabilities. In Proceedings of the 53rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 196-201). https://doi.org/10.1145/3478431.3499333.

2021

Fancsali, C., & Israel, M. (2021). “To What Extent Are Students With Disabilities Included in K-12 Computer Science Education?” in Spotlight on NYC Schools. Research Alliance for New York City Schools. Retrieved from https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/research-alliance/research/what-extent-are-students-disabilities-included-k-12-computer-science
Gane, B., Israel, M., Elagha, N., Yan, W., & Pellegrino, J. (2021). Design and validation of learning-trajectory based assessments for computational thinking in upper elementary grades. Computer Science Education, 1-25.
Israel, M. (2021). Equity principles for including learners with disabilities in K-12 CS education. In Understanding Computing Education (Vol 2): Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Proceedings of the Raspberry Pi Foundation Research Seminars.
Strickland, C., Rich, K. M., Eatinger, D., Lash, T., Isaacs, A., Israel, M., & Franklin, D. (2021). Action fractions: The design and pilot of an integrated math+ CS elementary curriculum based on learning trajectories. In Proceedings of the 52nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1149-1155).
Sherwood, H., Yan, W., Liu, R., Martin, W., Adair, A., Fancsali, C., … & Israel, M. (2021). Diverse Approaches to School-wide Computational Thinking Integration at the Elementary Grades: A Cross-case Analysis. In Proceedings of the 52nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 253-259).

2020

Israel, M., Chung, M. Y., Wherfel, Q. M., & Shehab, S. (2020). A descriptive analysis of academic engagement and collaboration of students with autism during elementary computer science. Computer Science Education, 30(4), 444-468.
Israel, M., Jeong, G., Ray, M., and Lash, T. (2020). Teaching elementary computer science through Universal Design for Learning. Proceedings of the 51st Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1220-1226).
Liu, R., Luo, F., Israel, M. (2020, March). Video Analysis of Student Challenges and Interactions in Computational Thinking-integrated Botany. In Proceedings of the 51st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
Luo, F., Israel, M., Liu, R., Yan, W., Gane, B., and Hampton, J. (2020). Understanding students’ computational thinking through cognitive interviews: A learning trajectory-based analysis. Proceedings of the 51st Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 919-925).
Sherwood, H., Fancsali, C., Israel, M., Diamond, J., & Moeller, B. (2020). Framework for Effective Computational Thinking Integration in Elementary (K–5) Schools. New York, NY: EDC Center for Children and Technology.
Yan, W., Liu, R., Israel, M., Sherwood, H., Fancsali, C., & Pierce, M. (2020, February). School-wide Integration of Computational Thinking into Elementary Schools: A Cross-case Study. In Proceedings of the 51st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1325-1325).

2019

Israel, M., & Lash, T. A. (2019). From classroom lessons to learning trajectories: Mathematics + computational thinking. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-21.

2018

Israel, M., Ray, M.J., Maa, W.C., Jeong, G.K., Lee, C.e., Lash, T. & Do, V. (2018). School-embedded and district-wide instructional coaching in K-8 computer science: Implications for including students with disabilities. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 26(3), 471-501. Waynesville, NC USA: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education.
Israel, M., Shehab, S., Wherfel, Q. M., Melvin, O., & Lash, T. (in press). Describing elementary students’ interactions in K-5 puzzle-based computer science environments using the Collaborative Computing Observation Instrument (C-COI). International Computing Education Research (ICER).

2017

Israel, M., & Ray, M. (2017). Practical strategies for including students with learning and cognitive disabilities in K-8 computer science. CSTA Voice, 13(3), 6-7.

2016

Israel, M. Wherfel, Q., Shehab, S., Ramos, E., Metzger, A., & Reese, G. (2016). Assessing collaborative computing: Development of the Collaborative-Computing Observation Instrument (C-COI). Online early release: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08993408.2016.1231784
Ladner, R., & Israel, M. (in press). “For all” in “computer science for all”. Communications of the ACM.
Snodgrass, M. R., Israel, M. & Reese, G. (2016) Instructional supports for students with disabilities in K-5 computing: Findings from a cross-case analysis. Computers & Education,100, 1-17.

2015

Israel, M., Wherfel, Q., Pearson, J., Shehab, S., & Tapia, T. (2015). Empowering K-12 students with disabilities to learn computational thinking and computer programming. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 48(1), 45-53.
Israel, M., Pearson, J. N., Tapia, T., Wherfel, Q. M., & Reese, G. (2015). Supporting all learners in school-wide computational thinking: A cross-case qualitative analysis. Computers & Education, 82, 263-279.
Apone, K., Bers, M., Brennan, K., Franklin, D., Israel, M., & Yongpradit, P. (2015). Bringing Grades K-5 to the Mainstream of Computer Science Education. In Proceedings of the 46th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 671-672). ACM.

Presentations

2022

Kumar, A., Tian, X., Celepkolu, M., Israel, M., & Boyer, K. E. (2022, September). Early Design of a Conversational AI Development Platform for Middle Schoolers. In 2022 IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing (VL/HCC) (pp. 1-3). IEEE.
Israel, M. (August, 2022). Unpacking access and inclusion in K-12 CS education: Inclusive mindsets and pedagogical practices. Invited keynote. National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT) Conversations for Change, Virtual.
Cobo, A., Bennett, A., Barrett,J., Israel, M., Bergeron, L. ( 2022, July 14). Disabilities Inclusion in CSforALL [Hands-On Workshop]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
Weisberg, L., Ramirez-Salgado, A., Chandler, L., Israel, M., & Strickland, C. (2022, July 16). Reducing barriers to K-12 CS participation with UDL and CRP [Breakout session]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
Israel, M., Bergeron, L., Cox, B., Milenkovic, L., & Bennett, A. (May, 2022). K-8 Inclusive Computer Science Education Stories: Lessons from a research practice partnership. RESPECT 2022: The Conference on Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, Philadelphia, PA.
Cobo, A., Bennett, A., Chandler, L., Ramirez-Salgado, A., Weisberg, L., Williams, J. (2022, April 2). Strategies for using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in K-8 CS [Breakout session]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) equity action summit, Virtual Event.
Israel, M., Cobo A., Yan, W., Liu R., & Chandler, L. (2022, April 25). Developing scaffolding debugging strategies to support metacognition during programming [Symposium session]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, San Diego, CA, United States.
Israel, M., & Yan, W. (April, 2022). Developing scaffolding debugging strategies to support metacognition during programming. Panel session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, San Diego, CA.
Liu, R., Luo, F., & Israel, M. (April, 2022). Technology-integrated computing education in early childhood: A systematic review of the literature. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, San Diego, CA
Strickland, C., & Israel, M., (February, 2022). Integration through an inclusive lens. CS Across the Curriculum Summit, Virtual. Computer Science Teachers Association.

2021

Cobo, A. (2021, July 14). No more silos: CS in core curriculum with PBL [Hands-On Workshop]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Online due to COVID-19.
Israel, M., Ray, M., Strickland, C. (2021, July). Applying the CSTA Equity Standards in K-12 CS Education. Virtual Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference.
Grover, S., Denner, J., Thomas, J., Fields, D., & Israel, M. (May, 2021). Learner-centered pedagogies for equity and inclusion in K-12 introductory programming. RESPECT 2021: IEEE STCBP Conference for Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, Virtual.
Twarek, B., Freeman, C., Friend, M., Israel, M., Mora, L., & Ray, M. (May, 2021). Infusing equity and inclusion in K-12 computer science teacher development. RESPECT 2021: IEEE STCBP Conference for Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, Virtual.
Israel, M., Liu, T. (April, 2021). Detecting learners’ frustration based on their performance in game-based learning activities. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
Israel, M., Williams, J., Kester, B., & Ray, M. (April, 2021). Equity and inclusion through Universal Design for Learning in K-6 computer science education: Perspectives of teachers and instructional coaches. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
Israel, M., Yan, W., Liu, R., Martinez, M., Sherwood, H., Adair, A., Martin, W., & Rivera-Cash, E. (April, 2021). School-wide integration models of computational thinking in elementary schools: A cross case analysis. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
Israel, M., Yan, W., Thomas, D. K. (April, 2021). The role of special education teachers in promoting access to compuer science education: BrowardCODES-for-All. Structured poster session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
Luo, F., & Israel, M. (April, 2021). Exploring elementary students’ computational thinking in math: Findings and implementations for instruction and assessment. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
Cobo, A., Israel, M., & Lash, T. (March, 2021). Strategies for using Universal Design for Leraning in K-8 CS. Computer Science Teachers Association Equity in Action Summit. Virtual conference.
Cobo, A., Lash, T., Israel, M. (2021, March 10). Strategies for Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Elementary CS to engage all learners [Breakout Session]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) equity action summit, Virtual Event

2020

Liu, R & Israel, M. (November, 2020). Eye-tracking as a Lens to Understand Computational Thinking. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville, FL.
Israel, M. (October, 2020). Countering pedagogy for the “privileged” in CS for All: A Universal Design for Learning theoretical and practical lens for addressing the needs of students with disabilities in K-8 CS education. ACM WiPCSE: Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education. ACM Virtual Conference.
Vaval, L., & Israel, M. (October, 2020). Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning in elementary computer science education: Initiatives and resources from the field. Wonder Workshop International STEAM Virtual Summit.
Liu, T & Israel, M. (July, 2020). Emotional Experience of Elementary Students in Online Computer Programming. AECT 2020 Summer Research Symposium, Jacksonville, FL.
Israel, M. (February, 2020). Meaningful inclusion of K-12 students with disabilities in computer science education. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

2019

Israel, M. (May, 2019). Invited presentation: Meaningful inclusion of all students in computer science education through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework. Annual summit of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), Nashville, TN.
Israel, M. (March, 2019). Invited keynote presentation: Implementation of UDL in elementary and middle school computer science education. Annual conference of the Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network, Orlando, FL.
Israel, M., Hafeez, S., Schanzer, E., Dovi, R., Koslow, E., & Lash, T. (February, 2019). Panel: Making K-12 CS Education Accessibility a Norm, not an Exception. In Proceedings of the 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1232-1233). ACM.
Jeong, G., & Lee, C. (February, 2019). Teacher implemented strategies for including K-8 students with disabilities in computer science education and makerspace activities. Presentation for Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Indianapolis, IN
Israel, M., & Lash, T. (January, 2019). Invited webinar presentation: Accessibility and inclusion in K-12 computer science education: Meeting the needs of students with disabilities in the CS for All movement. ADA National Network & the Great Lakes ADA Center. http://www.adainfo.org/training/accessible-technology-webinar-series-accessibility-and-inclusion-k-12-computer-science-cs

2018

Israel, M. (November, 2018). Invited international lecture: Teaching computer science to young learners in gamified environments: Implications for supporting struggling learners. Media Education Summit: Inclusive Worlds of Games; Clash of Realities. Cologne, Germany.
Israel, M. (November, 2018). Research Spotlight Session: Pedagogical approaches for including students with disabilities in Computer Science for All (CS for All). Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
Israel, M., & Jeong, G. (November, 2018). Comparison of school-embedded and district-wide coaching in K-8 computer science: Implications for including students with disabilities. Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
Boyce, M., Ladner, R., Israel, M., & Lash, T. (October, 2018). CS for All Accessibility Pledge. CS for All Summit. Detroit, MI.
Israel, M., Lash, T., & Maa, W. (July, 2018). Strategies for assistive struggling learners in elementary CS classrooms. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Meeting. Omaha, NE.
Israel, M. & Diaz, L. (May, 2018). State-level initiatives to address diversity in CS. Infosys Foundation USA CrossRoads meeting. Scotts Valley, CA.
Israel, M., Lash, T., Bergeron, L., & Ray, M. (April, 2018). Planning K-8 computer science instruction through the UDL Framework. Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network National Conference. Orlando, FL.
Reese, G., Maa, W., & Strickland, C. (2018, April 28). Computational Thinking Converts: Elementary math teachers learning from pioneer peers and students. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.

2017

Jeong, G. (November, 2017). Teacher-Implemented Strategies for Including Students with Disabilities into Integrated Elementary Mathematics and CS Instruction. Presentation for the TED’s Ruby Anniversary: 40th Annual Conference for Teacher Education Division (TED), Savannah, GA
Weber, S., Quinn, B., & Israel, M. (2017, May). EngageCSEdu discussion circles: Exploring the intersection between EngageCSEdu engagement practices and Universal Design for Learning. National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) National Meeting, Tucson, AZ.Youngpradit, P., Twarek, B., Rosato, J., Israel, M., & Sahami, M. (2017, May). Understanding the K-12 CS Framework. Panel presentation at InfoSys CrossRoads, San Francisco, CA.
Israel, M., Chung, M. Y., Wherfel, Q., & Shehab, S. (2017, April). Including students with disabilities in CS for All: Research findings and implications for practice. American Educational Research Association national meeting. San Antonio, TX.
Israel, M., Wherfel, Q., & Pokimica, J. (2017, April). Classroom lessons to learning trajectories: Mathematics + computational thinking. American Educational Research Association national meeting, San Antonio, TX.
Israel, M., Lash, T., & Reese, G. (2017, March). Emerging learning progressions in K-5 integrated mathematics and computer science lesson plans. 48th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education national conference (SIGCSE), Seattle, WA.

2016

Israel, M. (2016, July). Teaching computer science to K-8 students at risk for academic failure: Research findings and implications for practice. Distinguished lecture at the Lynne and William Frankel Center for Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.
Israel, M. (2016, July). Teaching computer science to K-8 students at risk for academic failure: Research findings and implications for practice. Lynn and William Frankel Center for Computer Science, Distinguished Lecture Series, Department of Computer Science, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.

2015

Israel, M., Wherfel, Q., Shehab, S., Metzger, A., Chung, M., Snodgrass, M. & Ramos, E. (2015, December). Engaging academically diverse learners in computer programming and computational thinking instruction. MSTE Friday Lunch. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG5bSL5JLtc&feature=youtu.be. MSTE Friday lunch slides Oct 2015
Israel, M. & Wherfel, Q. (2015, November).Computational thinking and students with disabilities Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting, Tempe, AZ.
Israel, M., Shehab, S., Wherfel, Q., & Reese, G. (2015, August). August 2015 presentation on Computational thinking research overview. Presentation at Kenwood Elementary School, Champaign Unit 4 School District.
Reese, R., Maa, W., & Israel, M. (2015, July). Elementary Tools for Computational Thinking. ISTE 2015 (Philadelphia, PA).
Apone, K. Bers, M., Brennen, K., Franklin, D., Israel, M., & Youngpradit, P. (2015, March). Bringing grades K-5 to the mainstream computer science education. Panel presentation at the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education National Conference (SIGCSE), Kansas City, MO.
Israel, M.,& Marino, M. (2015, May). Using technology to support Content Learning for Students with Disabilities.Webinar presentation for the CEEDAR Center at the University of Florida.

2014

Wiegand, J., Lash, T., Nadrozny, T., Reese, G., Israel, M., Lee, K., Wolske, M., & Bonnet, L. (2014, December). U4I Innovate: Meeting the needs of schools and community. UIUC Chancellor’s Micro Urban Transformational Leadership Summit, University of Illinois, Urbana, Champaign.
Israel, M., Pearson, J., Wherfel, Q., & Faust, T. (2014, November). Helping students with disabilities learn computer programming and computational thinking. Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.
Pitcher, J., Lash, T. Park, M. (2014, October). Kenwood Kennovation: An Elementary School Community Promoting Collaboration, Creativity, Computational Thinking, and Computer Science. Presentation at the MSTE Friday Lunch Symposium.