
What You “Knead” to Know about Homemade Pizza and JSET
CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Michael Kennedy
Author: Michelle Patterson
CIDDL Cizzles welcomed Dr. Michael Kennedy, Associate Professor in Special Education at the University of Virginia. In this Cizzle, Dr. Kennedy shared the “knead to know” information about the Journal for Special Education Technology (JSET) as well as how to make homemade dough for the best Detroit-style pizza.
Background
Just like Dr. Kennedy, who has been making pizza since his teens, JSET has an extensive history, which is currently in its 38th volume, publishing four issues a year, and holding a 1.8 Clarivate impact factor. Members of the Council for Exceptional Children- Innovations in Special Education Technology (CEC-ISET) division have direct access to the journal, which should also be available through most institutions of higher education.
Different Types
Dr. Kennedy shared that his homemade pizza dough can be used for either deep dish or thin crust, providing an option for different preferences. Similarly, JSET publishes both Original Research and Technology in Action (TIA) articles. Dr. Kennedy shared that replication studies also fall under the Original Research category and are needed for technology research. While single case design and quantitative studies are most common, Dr. Kennedy encouraged the submission of qualitative research as well, indicating its importance to the field. Technology in Action (TIA) practitioner pieces focus on new technologies that are not yet widely known. Additionally, JSET publishes articles in special issues, with the most recent call for submissions dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Special Education Technology.
Quality Ingredients and Article Acceptance
Dr. Kennedy walked through the process of making homemade pizza dough, discussing the importance of quality ingredients such as high gluten flour, malt powder, and Goldilocks water (“not too hot, not too cold; just right”) for the perfect pizza that is crunchy on the edges and bottom, yet soft like a pillow on the inside. In the context of reporting on research projects, quality ingredients in a JSET article include a solid review of the literature, well-described participants, methods that can be replicated, and a discussion of reliability and validity.