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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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Flores, Raymond; Coward, Fanni; Crooks, Steven M. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2011
This study aimed to investigate the effects of modality and gender on learning from a computer-based matrix graphic organizer. A 2 x 2 factorial experiment was created by crossing two presentation modes (visual text vs. spoken text) and gender. Dependent measures included transfer and comprehension tests. Results revealed a significant modality by…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Materials, Educational Experiments, Gender Differences
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Crooks, Steven M.; Verdi, Michael P.; White, David R. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2005
This study examined the effects of contiguity and feature animation on the recall, map reconstruction, inference performance, and en-route behavior of university students studying a computer-delivered reference map with associated text. Participants were randomly assigned to six versions of a computer program created by crossing three contiguity…
Descriptors: Inferences, Computer Software, Geography Instruction, Animation
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Crooks, Steven M.; Yang, Yanyun; Duemer, Lee S. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2003
Describes a survey that was designed to examine faculty perceptions about the navigability and content of a specific Web-based resource and their attitudes about the instructional use of Web-based resources in general. Discusses teaching experience and gender differences and suggests implications for Web-based resource use in higher education.…
Descriptors: Gender Issues, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Navigation (Information Systems)