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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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Special Topics in Information Systems Class: Building the Human Component First
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Hijazi, Sam; Crowley, Maureen; Smith, M. Leigh – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2005
Most information systems classes focus on the study of hardware, software, data, communication, procedure, and employees. Employees usually are divided into end-user, IT people, and management. There is a need to teach classes in information systems directly related to the progress of the human as the most important component in any information…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Technology Education, Relevance (Education), Technological Literacy
Future Educational Programs and Employment Prospects in Information Technology
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Pollack, Thomas A. – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2005
Over the past several years, we have experienced a rather dramatic downward turn in demand for entry level information technology (IT) professionals. However, reports of trends at the end of 2004 indicated that job postings for IT workers reached their highest levels since 2001. This occurs at a time when the number of four year degree programs in…
Descriptors: Labor Market, Information Technology, Technology Education, Employment Opportunities