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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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Kanaya, Tomoe; Light, Daniel; Culp, Katherine McMillan – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2005
Using survey data, the authors examined the relationship between intensity (as opposed to duration) of a technology-focused professional development program and specific participant characteristics in predicting successful outcomes. The four participant characteristics chosen were: teachers' feelings of preparedness to support student technology…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Computer Software, Faculty Development, Educational Technology
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Thompson, Ann D. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2005
The U.S. Department of Education sponsored a summit that addressed the need for scientifically-based evidence on the use of technology in teaching and learning. One hundred leaders from the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT[3]) federal initiative were invited to participate in the meeting, held in Fall 2003. The recommendations…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Research Methodology, Preservice Teacher Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Davis, N. E.; Roblyer, M. D. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2005
As a result of the growth of virtual schools across the United States, K-12 school courses and diplomas are increasingly offered, either completely or partly, at a distance. In light of this increase, it is apparent that there will be demand for teachers who are prepared to teach from a distance and a complementary need for local counselors. The…
Descriptors: Guidance, Teaching Methods, Mentors, Elementary Secondary Education