ERIC Number: EJ1035168
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Aug
Pages: 12
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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The Effectiveness of Distance Education, Using Blended Method of Delivery for Limited-Resource Audiences in the Nutrition Education Program
Campbell, Casey; Koszewski, Wanda M.; Behrends, Donnia
Journal of Extension, v51 n4 Article 4FEA4 Aug 2013
The study reported here sought to determine if the use of distance education lessons for teaching limited resource participants in a nutrition education program (NEP) is as effective as face-to-face methodology. One hundred and six participants were in the experimental group. Data was gathered at entry and examined behavior change, nutrient intake change, and self-efficacy. Results demonstrated that the participants made positive behavior changes, improved nutrient intake, and increased in self-efficacy as a result of the distance lessons. It was found that the use of distance education is an acceptable option when common barriers to face-to-face learning exist.
Descriptors: Distance Education, Blended Learning, Educational Technology, Nutrition Instruction, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Behavior Change, Eating Habits, Self Efficacy, Food, Program Effectiveness, Low Income Groups, Barriers, Access to Education, Technology Uses in Education, Conventional Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Check Lists, Surveys, Tests, Statistical Analysis, Diaries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nebraska
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