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France, Derek; Lee, Rebecca; Maclachlan, John; McPhee, Siobhán R. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2021
The extent of how mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, are seamlessly incorporated into the personal day-to-day life is not often considered by University instructors. Unfocused incorporation of mobile technologies into the classroom can de-emphasize intended learning objectives if students struggle to use the technology itself or by…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Truluck, Janet; Kim, Young Sek; Valentine, Thomas – Adult Learning, 2010
Developing educational programs for older adults who are highly educated and healthy is necessary in order to meet the learning needs for this specific group. One response to this demand for educational programs is the Learning in Retirement Organization (LIR). LIR began in New York City in 1962 as an educational program for retired professionals.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Education, Older Adults, Retirement
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Neault, Roberta A.; Pickerell, Deirdre A. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2008
Career development practitioners understand that the value of career and employment services extends beyond attachment to the labor market. However, "soft" outcomes such as increased self-efficacy and improved ability to manage transitions are difficult to measure. Convincing funders and policy makers of the significance of such outcomes…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Summative Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
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Miller, John P.; Asselin, Bob – History and Social Science Teacher, 1985
Designed for students in grades 5 and 6, Operation Aware focuses on how peers can influence behavior, particularly in the areas of dating, drugs, stealing, and class skipping. Evaluation results indicate that the project has had a positive impact on moral reasoning, particularly boys' reasoning. (RM)
Descriptors: Attendance, Comparative Education, Dating (Social), Drug Education