This study investigated sociodemographic, health-related, technological, and motivational factors associated with having health-related apps. Focusing on motivational factors, this study chose five general healthy intentions (about fruit, vegetable, and soda intake, weight control, and amount of exercise) and examined whether those with intention…

The purpose of this student-faculty partnership research study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a blended four-year Bachelor of Education Elementary Program at a Canadian university using the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) framework. Data was collected from the first graduating cohort of students from the B.Ed. program in…

Reports results of a 1982/83 nationwide survey of administrators and teachers to determine the level of microcomputer use in elementary and secondary schools. Indicates that microcomputer availability and planned expenditures are increasing and that two-thirds of the nation's schools have at least one microcomputer in their facilities. (JN)

Reports on a national study conducted to determine to what extent computers are being used effectively in the small two-year college. Provides profiles that reflect the continuum of sophistication in computer use along which individual colleges can place themselves. Looks at national trends. (DMM)

Presents preliminary findings from the "Second National Survey of Instructional Uses of School Computers." Areas explored include how many teachers regularly use computers with students, what subjects computer-using teachers teach, who gets to use school computers (boys or girls), and other areas. (JN)

Presents results of a survey on numbers of students and teachers using microcomputers in elementary and secondary schools, number of hours per week that microcomputers are in use, and the amount of time that each student-user has with the machine, both in general and for specific learning activities. (JN)

Presents survey results on the use of computers by community colleges in terms of systems employed, services provided, administrative uses, and levels of instructional use. Supplies charts showing past, current, and projected instructional computer usage. (DMM)

Twenty-eight Jesuit colleges were surveyed regarding their research policies and procedures in six categories: professional background information (administrators), administrative organization, useful periodicals, useful reference tools, computer applications, and research environment. This and median grant fiscal information for 1979 are…

Results of a national survey investigating problems with aging college computer systems are reported. On average, 68 percent of systems were identified as aging (five or more years old or not under database management systems). Strategies for upgrading obsolescent systems are discussed, and the role of planning is emphasized. Anecdotal information…

Summarizes findings of the Fourth Inventory of Computers in Higher Education. Responses to a questionnaire were received from 1,822 U.S. institutions and campuses, which reported on the administrative functions, personnel, equipment, instructional use, and costs of their computer facilities. A two-volume report on this survey will be published in…

A national survey of policies and procedures concerning college final examination scheduling found most have a formal schedule, most do not use an automated scheduling system or any priority when assigning examinations, more than half use "special" examination scheduling, and registrars or assistant registrars are most commonly…

Results of a national survey of financial aid officers provides information on current computer capabilities and the status of technological innovation in financial aid office administration. Obstacles to innovation and reasons to innovate were also investigated. (MSE)

Directors (n=469) participating in the National Resident Matching Program and responding to a survey felt the selection process distorted the senior year for medical students. They supported development of a centralized residency application service with electronic transmission of data. (DB)

Discusses a 1983 survey of 46 community college libraries concerning the use of computers, contrasting findings with those from a 1979 survey. Considers the number and practices of libraries participating in computer cataloging networks; using computer systems for cataloging, circulation, searching, and acquisitions; and making computers available…

Reports survey findings about two-year colleges' use of telecommunications. Reveals wide acceptance of satellite capabilities for various institutional purposes, significant numbers of colleges owning or operating broadcast television stations, widespread use of electronic mail and teleconferencing, and use of exotic forms of telecommunications by…