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Change the Equation, 2015
Although American millennials are the first generation of "digital natives"--that is, people who grew up with computers and the internet--they are not very tech savvy. Using technology for social networking, surfing the web, or taking selfies is a far cry from using it to solve complex problems at work or at home. Truly tech savvy people…
Descriptors: Technological Literacy, Costs, Economic Impact, STEM Education
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Duree, Chris; Ebbers, Larry – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2012
The anticipated increase in chief executive officer retirements along with an identified shortage of qualified candidates to fill these vacancies has created a high level of concern throughout the community college system. To address this situation, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors approved the "Competencies…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Instructional Leadership, Educational Needs, Needs Assessment
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Grace, Elizabeth S.; Korinek, Elizabeth J.; Weitzel, Lindsay B.; Wentz, Dennis K. – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 2011
Introduction: Limited information exists to describe physicians who return to practice after absences from patient care. The Center for Personalized Education for Physicians (CPEP) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides clinical competency assessment and educational programs for physicians, including those reentering…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Physicians, Clinical Experience, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions)
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Luft, Pamela; Bonello, Mary; Zirzow, Nichole K. – American Annals of the Deaf, 2009
To be competitive in the workplace, deaf and hard of hearing students must not only possess basic computer literacy but also know how to use and care for personal assistive and listening technology. An instrument was developed and pilot-tested on 45 middle school and high school deaf and hard of hearing students in 5 public school programs, 4…
Descriptors: Partial Hearing, Deafness, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology