ERIC Number: EJ742523
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-2395
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Field Evaluation of an Online Foster Parent Training System
Buzhardt, Jay; Heitzman-Powell, Linda
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v34 n3 p297-316 2005-2006
The authors developed and evaluated an online foster parent training system designed specifically for low-bandwidth Internet connections and individuals with limited Internet/computer experience. After preliminary onsite evaluations, a 2-week field test was conducted to evaluate the following dimensions: foster parents' pre- to post-test scores on two training modules; user satisfaction ratings; foster parent dropout rate; and amount of communication between participants and researchers. Foster parents made statistically significant pre-/post-test gains in both content areas (Pre-test M[1] = 46.6%, Post-test M[1] = 86.4; Pre-test M[2] = 46.6%, Post-test M[2] = 92.6%), both foster parents and social workers gave the system high ratings on all satisfaction survey items, and the foster parent dropout rate was 27%. Future research and implications for the foster care system are discussed. (Contains 3 figures and 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Foster Care, Internet, Field Tests, Pretests Posttests, Scores, User Satisfaction (Information), Dropout Rate, Statistical Significance, Caseworkers, Social Work, Instructional Effectiveness, Online Courses, Computer Uses in Education, Parent Education
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