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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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A Few Common Misconceptions about Distance Learning
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Hillstock, Laurie G. – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2005
At present, with new technologies emerging daily and the growing need for more flexibility in scheduling, there seems to be an overall drive towards the need for distance learning. According to PBS Campus, 67% of colleges and universities agree that online education is a critical, longterm strategy for their institution. As a result, 49% of…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Appropriate Technology, Distance Education, Higher Education
The Potential Impact of Offshore Outsourcing on Information Systems Education Programs
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Pollack, Thomas A. – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2004
As recently as the 1999-2000 academic year, the most sought after graduates were those completing degree requirements in a wide variety of information systems based programs. Many graduates were enticed by lucrative signing bonuses as organizations prepared for the dreaded uncertainty of Y2K. Information systems and computer science programs and…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Employment Qualifications, Job Skills, Computer Science Education