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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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Silveira, Ismar Frango; Ochôa, Xavier; Cuadros-Vargas, Alex; Pérez Casas, Alén; Casali, Ana; Ortega, Andre; Sprock, Antonio Silva; Alves, Carlos Henrique; Collazos Ordoñez, Cesar Alberto; Deco, Claudia; Cuadros-Vargas, Ernesto; Knihs, Everton; Parra, Gonzalo; Muñoz-Arteaga, Jaime; Gomes dos Santos, Jéssica; Broisin, Julien; Omar, Nizam; Motz, Regina; Rodés, Virginia; Bieliukas, Yosly Hernández C. – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
Access to books in higher education is an issue to be addressed, especially in the context of underdeveloped countries, such as those in Latin America. More than just financial issues, cultural aspects and need for adaptation must be considered. The present conceptual paper proposes a methodology framework that would support collaborative open…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Post High School Guidance, Textbooks, Electronic Publishing
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Pittman, Jason – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
The use of laboratories as part of cybersecurity education is well evidenced in the existing literature. We are informed about the benefits, different types of laboratories and, in addition, underlying learning theories therein. Existing research also demonstrates that the success of employing cybersecurity laboratory exercises relies upon…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Laboratories, Technology Uses in Education, Delivery Systems
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Gill, T. Grandon; Ritzhaupt, Albert D. – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
The information systems capstone experience for undergraduate majors is a topic frequently discussed in academic circles within the field. Though very little consensus exists on this topic, there are core themes that emerge in the design, development, and delivery of the undergraduate capstone courses. Our analysis of prior literature reveals four…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Curriculum, Course Evaluation, Undergraduate Students
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Smith, Judith J.; Greene, H. Carol – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
The purpose of this study was twofold. The primary purpose was to improve pre-service teacher education by using technology to help pre-service teachers bridge the gap between academic preparation and practice. The secondary, but still important, objective was to familiarize pre-service teachers in the use of technology to support their future…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Preservice Teachers, Technology Uses in Education, Practicums
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Vázquez-Bernal, Bartolomé; Jiménez-Perez, Roque – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
This work analyses the perceptions of future teachers at both primary education and secondary/university level, in relation to the use of virtual collaborative learning platforms. The collaborative working method was different at each level, in line with students' course requirements, skills, access to technology and the time available. An…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Cooperative Learning, Virtual Classrooms
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Babu, Rakesh; Singh, Rahul – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
This paper presents a novel task-oriented, user-centered, multi-method evaluation (TUME) technique and shows how it is useful in providing a more complete, practical and solution-oriented assessment of the accessibility and usability of Learning Management Systems (LMS) for blind and visually impaired (BVI) students. Novel components of TUME…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Blindness, Visual Impairments, Accessibility (for Disabled)
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DeSantis, Joshua D. – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
Identifying means of assisting teachers in integrating technology during their instruction is becoming more important as the rate new technologies enter the classroom accelerates. The primary means of helping in-service teachers employ new technologies in their classrooms is frequently professional development. Unfortunately, professional…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Self Efficacy
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Martin, Romana; McGill, Tanya; Sudweeks, Fay – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
This paper documents the outcomes of a study that focused on identifying what motivates students to use mobile devices for learning and to engage in m-learning. An outcome of this study was to provide a better understanding of what educators should consider when adapting their course for mobile learners. The research included seven classes from…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Motivation, Electronic Learning, Learner Engagement
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De Wit, Kurt; Heerwegh, Dirk; Verhoeven, Jef C. – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2012
Taking into account that universities assume students will have at least some basic knowledge of the use of computers and the Internet, we hypothesize that the command of ICT skills by freshmen could have an influence on their educational attainment. To test this hypothesis an online questionnaire was used, which was answered by a representative…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Knowledge Management, Grade Point Average, Educational Attainment
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Cameron, Ann-Frances; Trudel, Marie-Claude; Titah, Ryad; Leger, Pierre-Majorique – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2012
When teaching Information Systems (IS), one of the crucial objectives is to make students understand the practical aspects of the integration of IS in organizations. Over the last decades, several pedagogical approaches were introduced to more tightly bridge theory and practice, e.g., hands on exercises, simulations, real world projects, guest…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Science Education, Systems Analysis, Information Systems
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Sonteya, Thembela; Seymour, Lisa – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2012
The increase in adoption of business process management (BPM) and service oriented architecture (SOA) has created a high demand for qualified professionals with a plethora of skills. However, despite the growing amount of literature available on the topics of BPM and SOA, little research has been conducted around developing a detailed list of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Systems, Competence, Job Skills
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Zhang, Aimao – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2012
Pedagogy of higher education is shifting from passive to active and deep learning. At the same time, the information technology (IT) industry and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) are demanding soft skills training. Thus, in designing an IT course, we devised group teaching projects where students learn to work with…
Descriptors: Group Activities, Industry, Cooperative Learning, Information Technology
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Chiong, Raymond; Jovanovic, Jelena – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2012
Educational benefits of online collaborative group work have been confirmed in numerous research studies. Most frequently cited advantages include the development of skills of critical thinking and problem solving as well as skills of self-reflection and co-construction of knowledge and meaning. However, the establishment and maintenance of active…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Game Theory, Online Courses, Cooperative Learning
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Kemppainen, Jyri; Tedre, Matti; Sutinen, Erkki – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2012
Information technology (IT) professionals face markedly different kinds of challenges in developing countries from the ones in developed countries. Based on the research literature and our fourteen years of fieldwork in Iringa, Tanzania, we have identified eight groups of technical characteristics of IT work that significantly affect the work of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Engineering Education, Work Environment
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Murray, Meg; Perez, Jorge; Geist, Debra; Hedrick, Alison – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2012
Online learning continues to expand at educational institutions around the globe. Educators must better understand how interaction with online course content impacts student engagement and learning. Advances in technology amplify the imperative to gain further insights into how delivery of course materials can enhance and support the learning…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Course Content, Interaction, Educational Technology
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