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Research paper thumbnail of The Internet Savvy College Student: Implications for Post-Secondary Educational Environments

Research paper thumbnail of Close Encounters: University Students and Convergence

Research paper thumbnail of Whittle's Channel One: Powerful Effects for Politically Interested High School Seniors

Research paper thumbnail of Family views: the effect of training parents to mediate their children's television viewing on children's comprehension of commercials

Research paper thumbnail of Media Memories: The First Cable/VCR Generation Recalls Their Childhood and Adolescent Media Viewing

Mass Communication and Society, 2003

Seventy undergraduates from 2 U.S. regions, the first generation raised in a media environment ex... more Seventy undergraduates from 2 U.S. regions, the first generation raised in a media environment expanded by cable and VCRs, recalled childhood and adolescent media viewing in autobiographical essays. These recollections, considered from a symbolic interactionist perspective, reflect the media's contribution to individuals' self-development. Respondents recalled the socializing influences of mediated content that provided characters for imitative preschool play, role models, and topics for adolescent peer interaction. These recollections of childhood and adolescent experiences expressed as autobiography provide clear evidence of the media's long-term influence on development of the self.

Research paper thumbnail of Guide to Instructional Videoconferencing

ED396716 - Guide to Instructional Videoconferencing.

Research paper thumbnail of Enhancing the Role Public Health Nurses Play in Serving Children with Special Health Needs.: An Interactive Videoconference on Public Law 99-457 Part H

Public Health Nursing, 1996

Abstract Public Law 99-457 Part H supports the development of systems to identify infants and tod... more Abstract Public Law 99-457 Part H supports the development of systems to identify infants and toddlers with special health needs and provide these children the comprehensive care they need. Although public health nurses traditionally provide many of the mandated services, Part H, with its roots in education, presents new terminology, conceptual models, and challenges to public health nurses. An interactive videoconference entitled “Public Health Nurses and Part H: Putting the Pieces Together” was broadcast to 525 public health nurses in 11 states. The program goals were to increase knowledge of Part H among public health nurses and to enhance their role in its implementation. An evaluation was conducted to assess knowledge change and satisfaction with the program format. Results revealed a high degree of satisfaction with distance learning and no difference across sites in knowledge acquisition or participant satisfaction. A need identified through this project is increased interdisciplinary communication among those who serve infants and toddlers with special needs. In an era when financial resources are dwindling, interactive videoconferencing is an innovative and cost-effective method for decreasing the isolation of many public health nurses by offering opportunities for education and networking from their local communities.

Research paper thumbnail of Critical Media Pedagogy: Lessons from the Thinking Television Project

Howard Journal of Communications, 2004

... Thinking Television: Project Pedagogy/Practice The pedagogical goals of the "Thinkin... more ... Thinking Television: Project Pedagogy/Practice The pedagogical goals of the "Thinking ... Mass Communication's telecommunications curriculum has included a required course, Media ResearchTheory,that ... The course structure also models a participatory and democratic process ...

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

A multimethod exploration of undergraduates' high-speed Internet use in residence halls took a us... more A multimethod exploration of undergraduates' high-speed Internet use in residence halls took a uses-and-gratifications approach (U & G) and revealed Internet use as integral to students' lives. Students' negative comments about Internet distractions from academic work led to identification of an individual difference variable, internal locus of control of academic effort, as potentially predictive of student variations in use. A random survey (n=364) revealed positive perceptions of Internet use for academics was weakly but significantly associated with internal locus of control for academic effort. Time spent instant messaging (IM) was negatively correlated with the ability to avoid Internet distractions and concentration on academic work. Strategies are needed to help undergraduates gain control over high-speed Internet use to meet their academic goals.

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

A multimethod exploration of undergraduates' high-speed Internet use in residence halls took a us... more A multimethod exploration of undergraduates' high-speed Internet use in residence halls took a uses-and-gratifications approach (U & G) and revealed Internet use as integral to students' lives. Students' negative comments about Internet distractions from academic work led to identification of an individual difference variable, internal locus of control of academic effort, as potentially predictive of student variations in use. A random survey (n=364) revealed positive perceptions of Internet use for academics was weakly but significantly associated with internal locus of control for academic effort. Time spent instant messaging (IM) was negatively correlated with the ability to avoid Internet distractions and concentration on academic work. Strategies are needed to help undergraduates gain control over high-speed Internet use to meet their academic goals.

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of The Internet Savvy College Student: Implications for Post-Secondary Educational Environments

Research paper thumbnail of Close Encounters: University Students and Convergence

Research paper thumbnail of Whittle's Channel One: Powerful Effects for Politically Interested High School Seniors

Research paper thumbnail of Family views: the effect of training parents to mediate their children's television viewing on children's comprehension of commercials

Research paper thumbnail of Media Memories: The First Cable/VCR Generation Recalls Their Childhood and Adolescent Media Viewing

Mass Communication and Society, 2003

Seventy undergraduates from 2 U.S. regions, the first generation raised in a media environment ex... more Seventy undergraduates from 2 U.S. regions, the first generation raised in a media environment expanded by cable and VCRs, recalled childhood and adolescent media viewing in autobiographical essays. These recollections, considered from a symbolic interactionist perspective, reflect the media's contribution to individuals' self-development. Respondents recalled the socializing influences of mediated content that provided characters for imitative preschool play, role models, and topics for adolescent peer interaction. These recollections of childhood and adolescent experiences expressed as autobiography provide clear evidence of the media's long-term influence on development of the self.

Research paper thumbnail of Guide to Instructional Videoconferencing

ED396716 - Guide to Instructional Videoconferencing.

Research paper thumbnail of Enhancing the Role Public Health Nurses Play in Serving Children with Special Health Needs.: An Interactive Videoconference on Public Law 99-457 Part H

Public Health Nursing, 1996

Abstract Public Law 99-457 Part H supports the development of systems to identify infants and tod... more Abstract Public Law 99-457 Part H supports the development of systems to identify infants and toddlers with special health needs and provide these children the comprehensive care they need. Although public health nurses traditionally provide many of the mandated services, Part H, with its roots in education, presents new terminology, conceptual models, and challenges to public health nurses. An interactive videoconference entitled “Public Health Nurses and Part H: Putting the Pieces Together” was broadcast to 525 public health nurses in 11 states. The program goals were to increase knowledge of Part H among public health nurses and to enhance their role in its implementation. An evaluation was conducted to assess knowledge change and satisfaction with the program format. Results revealed a high degree of satisfaction with distance learning and no difference across sites in knowledge acquisition or participant satisfaction. A need identified through this project is increased interdisciplinary communication among those who serve infants and toddlers with special needs. In an era when financial resources are dwindling, interactive videoconferencing is an innovative and cost-effective method for decreasing the isolation of many public health nurses by offering opportunities for education and networking from their local communities.

Research paper thumbnail of Critical Media Pedagogy: Lessons from the Thinking Television Project

Howard Journal of Communications, 2004

... Thinking Television: Project Pedagogy/Practice The pedagogical goals of the "Thinkin... more ... Thinking Television: Project Pedagogy/Practice The pedagogical goals of the "Thinking ... Mass Communication's telecommunications curriculum has included a required course, Media ResearchTheory,that ... The course structure also models a participatory and democratic process ...

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

A multimethod exploration of undergraduates' high-speed Internet use in residence halls took a us... more A multimethod exploration of undergraduates' high-speed Internet use in residence halls took a uses-and-gratifications approach (U & G) and revealed Internet use as integral to students' lives. Students' negative comments about Internet distractions from academic work led to identification of an individual difference variable, internal locus of control of academic effort, as potentially predictive of student variations in use. A random survey (n=364) revealed positive perceptions of Internet use for academics was weakly but significantly associated with internal locus of control for academic effort. Time spent instant messaging (IM) was negatively correlated with the ability to avoid Internet distractions and concentration on academic work. Strategies are needed to help undergraduates gain control over high-speed Internet use to meet their academic goals.

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

A multimethod exploration of undergraduates' high-speed Internet use in residence halls took a us... more A multimethod exploration of undergraduates' high-speed Internet use in residence halls took a uses-and-gratifications approach (U & G) and revealed Internet use as integral to students' lives. Students' negative comments about Internet distractions from academic work led to identification of an individual difference variable, internal locus of control of academic effort, as potentially predictive of student variations in use. A random survey (n=364) revealed positive perceptions of Internet use for academics was weakly but significantly associated with internal locus of control for academic effort. Time spent instant messaging (IM) was negatively correlated with the ability to avoid Internet distractions and concentration on academic work. Strategies are needed to help undergraduates gain control over high-speed Internet use to meet their academic goals.

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of High-speed Internet use and academic gratifications in the college residence

Internet and Higher Education, 2003