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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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Schwartz, Linda; de Schutter, Adrienne; Fahrni, Patricia; Rudolph, Jim – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
Two contrasting additions to the online audio market are reviewed: "iVocalize", a browser-based audio-conferencing software, and "Skype", a PC-to-PC Internet telephone tool. These products are selected for review on the basis of their success in gaining rapid popular attention and usage during 2003-04. The "iVocalize" review emphasizes the…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Teleconferencing, Audio Equipment, Computer Software Evaluation
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Fahrni, Patricia – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
The previous report in this series discussed how collaborative tools can be used in the development of formal and non-formal online communities. The current report describes the specific development of an online community advocacy group.
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Synchronous Communication, Advocacy, Communities of Practice
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De Schutter, Adrienne; Fahrni, Patricia; Rudolph, Jim – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
Facilitation by a moderator is crucial to a purposeful and productive conference. The moderator keeps the session focused, and ensures that all participants receive feedback regarding their contributions to the discussion. These functions are particularly important in the otherwise impersonal context of online discussion. The current report…
Descriptors: Internet, Literature Reviews, Best Practices, Methods
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Fahrni, Patricia; Rudolph, Jim; De Schutter, Adrienne – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
A product evaluation was conducted of "Desire2Learn", an online learning management system gaining popularity in educational institutions. Since an online trial version of the software was not available for evaluation, an inspection meeting with the vendor was arranged. This provided the evaluation team with an opportunity to examine the…
Descriptors: Vendors, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Internet