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Institution Initiatives and Support Related to Faculty Development of Open Educational Resources and Alternative Textbooks
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McGowan, Veronica – Open Learning, 2020
Evidence exists that American institutions of higher education are well-entrenched in the consideration of mechanisms for supporting the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) and alternative textbooks. Literature reveals that developing and implementing OER is a significant undertaking in terms of time and human resources. This study…
Descriptors: Open Educational Resources, Textbooks, Financial Support, Educational Finance
Proposing a Center on Aging and Well-Being: Research, Education, and Practice Considerations
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Lindenbach, Jeannette M.; Jessup-Falcioni, Heather – Educational Gerontology, 2016
This environmental scan aimed to discover research interests and educational needs of faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students to inspire research, education, and practice in the development of a center on aging and well-being for older adults. The scan consisted of a search of university faculty and researchers regarding research on aging; a…
Descriptors: Well Being, Aging (Individuals), Educational Needs, College Students
Are We Ready for the Bachelor's Degree in Educational Technology? Perceptions from the Field and a Proposal
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Ritzhaupt, Albert D.; Kang, YoungJu – Educational Technology, 2015
Some in the field of educational technology have called for offering bachelor's degrees. Unfortunately, the literature base only provides guidance on designing, developing, and delivering master's and doctoral degree programs. This article, in distinction, focuses on the design of a bachelor's degree program by focusing on the perceptions of…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Bachelors Degrees, Educational Needs, Relevance (Education)
Proposal for an Open University in Ghana.
Bodomo, A. B. – Distance Education Report, 1998
Defines an open university, explains why Ghana needs an open university system, and describes how to establish one. Discusses the role of government, business, and expatriate Ghanaians and presents a model of an open university, including academic sections and research centers. (PEN)
Descriptors: Departments, Developing Nations, Educational Needs, Foreign Countries
A Proposal for Competency Testing on the College Level.
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Shriver, Phillip R. – High School Journal, 1979
The President of Miami University of Ohio explains why he has proposed a test of basic reading and writing skills as a graduation requirement at his institution. (SJL)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Students, Degree Requirements, Educational Needs
Competency Based Education.
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Rickover, H. G. – High School Journal, 1979
Citing experience with declining ability in Navy personnel, Admiral Rickover calls for a redirection of the schools toward intellectual development, with improved academic standards and objective measures of student performance. He advocates a federal panel to establish model standards and tests in the basic skills. (SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education
Evolution Not Revolution: Whatever Happened to Design and Technology?
Bailey, John – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1983
Describes attempt to add new subject, "Design and Technology," to the curriculum of the national high schools of Papua New Guinea using the curricular-consensus model of curriculum development. Detailed review of events that resulted in nonimplementation illustrates need for thorough understanding of the context and meaning of a proposed…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Course Content, Curriculum Development