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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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Mugleston, William F. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1999
Reminisces about the day of the March on Washington; in particular, the anticipatory atmosphere that swept the city, the fears of what might occur, and the daily plans that ceased to exist. Concentrates on the passion and fervor of the people who participated in the March and listened to Dr. King's speech. (CMK)
Descriptors: Black History, Civil Rights, Consciousness Raising, Demonstrations (Civil)
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Alfers, Kenneth G.; Mugleston, William F. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1998
Describes the development and teaching of a telecourse survey of U.S. history. Discusses the methods of quality-control used in the production of course materials, the integration of telematerials with traditional textbook lessons, the types of students suited to telecourses, and some disadvantages to telecourses for students. (DSK)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Television, Higher Education
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Mugleston, William F. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1989
Suggests that teachers of required history courses have a particularly challenging task in their first class meeting because of the captive nature of their audience. Proposes using the technique of providing humorous information and intriguing anecdotes to stimulate student interest. Provides a list of such items for teacher use. (KO)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Higher Education, History Instruction, Humor