The Effectiveness of Distance Education, Using Blended Method of Delivery for Limited-Resource Audiences in the Nutrition Education Program

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 en...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2013-08, Vol.51 (4)
Main Authors: Campbell, Casey, Koszewski, Wanda M, Behrends, Donnia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Education
Barriers
Behavior Change
Blended Learning
Check Lists
Comparative Analysis
Control Groups
Conventional Instruction
Diaries
Distance Education
Eating Habits
Educational Technology
Experimental Groups
Food
Low Income Groups
Nebraska
Nutrition Instruction
Program Effectiveness
Self Efficacy
Statistical Analysis
Surveys
Technology Uses in Education
Tests
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1077-5315
0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.51.04.20