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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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Dunlap, Joanna C.; Lowenthal, Patrick R. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2010
This article provides a review of the instructional potential of digital music to enhance postsecondary students' experience in online courses by involving them in music-driven instructional activities. The authors describe how music-driven instructional activities, when used appropriately, can (a) humanize, personalize, and energize online…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Student Interests, Music, Electronic Publishing
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Dunlap, Joanna C.; Furtak, Thomas E.; Tucker, Susan A. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2009
The calculus-based, introductory physics course is the port of entry for any student interested in pursuing a college degree in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering. There is increasing demand for online delivery options that make the course more widely available, especially those that use best practices in student engagement. However,…
Descriptors: On Campus Students, Introductory Courses, Teacher Effectiveness, Online Courses
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Dunlap, Joanna C.; Sobel, Donna; Sands, Deanna I. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2007
Online education has skyrocketed in popularity. Every year, more universities are starting online programs. This increase is mostly due to institutional economics, and the demands of students who face a number of obstacles that make the on-campus format inconvenient. The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center is no different.…
Descriptors: Sciences, Multiple Disabilities, Educational Strategies, Methods Courses
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Dunlap, Joanna C. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2006
Many professions are increasingly emphasizing the role of reflection, encouraging educators to look for appropriate ways to help students engage in reflective practice during their professional preparation. Journal writing is an insightful and powerful instructional technology utilizing strategies that foster understanding and the application of…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Journal Writing, Teacher Guidance, Self Efficacy