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Yamashita, Takashi; Zhang, Jing; Sun, Na; Cummins, Phyllis A. – Grantee Submission, 2021
Despite increasing demand in distance education, relatively little is known about the demographic and socio-economic characteristics as well as basic skill levels of adult distance education participants at the national level in the U.S. This study analyzed the U.S. data from 2012/2014 and 2017 Program for International Assessment of Adult…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Adults, Adult Education, Distance Education
Herman, Keith C.; Sebastian, James; Reinke, Wendy M.; Huang, Francis L. – Grantee Submission, 2021
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created unprecedented challenges for the U.S. education system and for teachers. The present study examined correlates and predictors of teacher wellbeing in the immediate aftermath of school closures related to the pandemic. Data were collected as part of a larger group randomized trial. Six…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Stress Variables, Coping, Well Being
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Jacob, Brian; Berger, Dan; Hart, Cassandra; Loeb, Susanna – Grantee Submission, 2016
This chapter assesses the potential for several prominent technological innovations to promote equality of educational opportunities. We review the history of technological innovations in education and describe several prominent innovations, including intelligent tutoring, blended learning, and virtual schooling.
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Equal Education, Educational Opportunities, Technological Advancement
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Reeves, Todd D.; Pedulla, Joseph J. – Grantee Submission, 2013
Online professional development (OPD) for teachers is an increasingly popular and viable alternative to face-to-face professional development. While OPD can be effective, little is known about OPD's design and implementation features that maximize its impact. Using data from a large-scale OPD initiative, this correlational study (N = 1231)…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Teachers