Some argue that the goal of education is to influence out-of-school learning activity, yet little research exists on how teachers can help students develop an interest in a topic and continue to pursue that interest outside of school. The current study tested classroom context variables from self-determination theory (teachers' autonomy support)…

This study used an extensive online course evaluation inventory to analyze the subjects' perceptions of course effectiveness in the following subscales: flexibility, user interface, navigation, getting started, technical assistance, course management, universal design, communications, instructional design, and content. Survey results compared…

Recently, more and more researchers have been exploring uses of mobile technology that support new instructional strategies. Based on research findings related to peer and self assessment, this study developed a Mobile Assessment Participation System (MAPS) using Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) as the platform. In addition, the study proposes…

Based on survey data and interview data collected over four academic years, this longitudinal study examined how a ubiquitous computing project evolved along with the changes in teachers, students, the human infrastructure, and technology infrastructure in the school. This study also investigated what conditions were necessary for successful…

About one-third of the physics majors in the class of 2001 took more than 4 years to complete their undergraduate studies. The most common reasons were receiving a double major and changing majors. There are 761 departments in the US that confer at least a bachelor's degree in physics. These programs produced 4091 bachelor's degrees in the class…

The purpose of this study was to determine how well selected leadership competencies were remembered and used 1, 2, and 3 years after the completion of a structured collegiate leadership course. The study also investigated self-perceived leadership skills of the students 1, 2, and 3 years removed from the course and the use of selected leadership…

In 1996, Nova Southeastern University (Florida) conducted surveys of student satisfaction with academic resources and services. This study replicated the prior survey process, collecting contemporary information from fall term 1999 students. The population for this survey consisted of all enrolled students at that time. In all, 3,366 students were…

During the 1980s, meetings were held throughout the United States to discuss certification for technical communicators. Discussions were guided by a series of questions regarding the educational requirements and professional duties of technical communicators. In January 1983 the STC (Scientific and Technical Communication) Board authorized the…

This report, third in a series on the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), covers 22 items from the NSSE that measure active learning within and outside the classroom. Comparisons were provided by the NSSE with other urban institutions that participated in the survey process. Results were also compared with those from the 2000 NSSE to see…

This study explored findings from a three-year administration of the Graduating Student Questionnaire (GSQ) among member schools of the Association of Theological Schools. The GSQ is one of two instruments in the association's Student Information Project (the second is the Entering Student Questionnaire). Findings included: (1) nearly one-third of…

Supports Paul Ramsden's "call" to look beyond students' approaches to learning towards their perceptions of the educational context. The article, however, refutes Ramsden's suggestions for an analysis of student perceptions as being somewhat limited and present a method that is more qualitatively and linguistically grounded. This method was used…

Two hundred students majoring in education responded to the Validation of Effective Behaviors of Distance Instructors Inventory. The 41 items measured 2 dimensions: frequency and importance of effective behaviors in delivering distance education. Analysis suggested that the behaviors of interactive television instructors may be lacking in two…

Surveyed high school juniors and seniors about the type of information prospective college students would like to see on college Web sites. Gathered information on preferences as they relate to stage in the college selection process and on the importance of the supporting Web pages of various departments. (EV)

For thirty-seven years the Cooperative Institutional Research Program has conducted an annual survey of the students entering colleges and universities. This article highlights some of the current trends from recent surveys. (GCP)

Examined response rates and nonresponse bias across four groups administered the survey "Your First College Year": paper only, paper with Web option, Web only with response incentive, and Web only without response incentive. Found that response rates vary by mode of administration; moreover, predictors of response differed by…