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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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Sharp, Laurie A. – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2014
21st century learners arrive at school with technological knowledge and skills that necessitate the need for educational systems to transform instructional practices to meet learners' needs. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) developed ISTE Standards for students, teachers, administrators, coaches, and computer…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration
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Yurkewecz, Thea – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2014
This article addresses the need for teachers to use observational tools to identify and understand their learners' cultural backgrounds and literacy skills, including the importance of preparing teacher candidates to become culturally responsive educators. This topic is critical because one of the new teacher certification exams in New York…
Descriptors: Teacher Certification, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education, Participant Observation
Gormley, Kathleen A., Ed.; McDermott, Peter C., Ed. – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 1994
Sharing concerns and interests of New York State educators in the improvement of literacy, this annual journal raises educational issues such as appropriate, effective instruction and assessment for all of New York's children. A central thread found in many of the articles is the importance of authentic or meaningful experiences that invite…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Literacy, Portfolios (Background Materials)