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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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Clark, MaryAnn; Olson, Valerie – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2010
Scientific writing is composed of a unique skill set and corresponding instructional strategies are critical to foster learning. In an age of technology, the blended instructional model provides the instrumental format for student mastery of the scientific writing competencies. In addition, the course management program affords opportunities for…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Scholarship, Information Dissemination, Writing Skills
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Hyland, Matthew R.; Pinto-Zipp, Genevieve; Olson, Valerie; Lichtman, Steven W. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2010
Technological advancements and competition in student recruitment have challenged educational institutions to expand upon traditional teaching methods in order to attract, engage and retain students. One strategy to meet this shift from educator-directed teaching to student-centered learning is greater computer utilization as an integral aspect of…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Computer Assisted Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy
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Zipp, Genevieve Pinto; Olson, Valerie – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2008
Effective mentorship is demonstrated in a variety of venues. Good mentors lead students on a journey that forever changes the ways in which they think and act, and consists of different and diverse experiences. Acknowledging faculty beliefs regarding mentorship and instruction is important to understanding why mentors select and implement specific…
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Graduate Students, Allied Health Occupations Education, Mentors
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Fralinger, Barbara; Olson, Valerie – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2007
Organizational culture is a primary component of functional decision making in universities. In order for administrators, faculty, and staff to effectively coordinate an efficient academic environment for health education, continuing cultural assessment and change are necessary. The purpose of this study was to explore the concept of culture at…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Organizational Culture, College Administration, Middle Management
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Fralinger, Barbara K.; Pinto-Zipp, Genevieve; Olson, Valerie; Simpkins, Susan – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2007
The purpose of this study was to develop a knowledge base on factors associated with performance-enhancer usage among female athletes at the high school level in order to identify markers for a future prevention-education program. The study used a pretest-only, between-subjects Likert Scale survey to rank the importance of internal and external…
Descriptors: Prevention, Athletes, Likert Scales, Athletic Coaches