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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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Exploring the Influence of a Physical Education Listserv on K-12 Physical Educators
Pennington, Todd; Graham, George
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, v10 n3 p383-405 2002
USPE-L (recently renamed NASPE-L) is an e-mail listserv that provides a forum for physical educators to discuss their teaching and programs--and offer collegial support that may not be immediately available in a local community. This study used two sources of data collection including an e-mail survey (N=113) and follow-up phone interviews (N=10) to explore the influence of participation on the USPE-L listserv on the self-described teaching practices of K-12 physical education teachers. Benefits and limiting factors of participating on the listserv were analyzed. Findings indicated that participation on the listserv was reported to be a valued resource leading subscribers to new teaching activities, curricular materials, and reduced feelings of isolation. Findings also indicated a need for listserv etiquette as teachers new to this electronic forum reported a reluctance to share ideas when their postings appeared to be harshly criticized or questioned. (Contains 1 table, 1 figure and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Physical Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Mail Surveys, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Electronic Mail, Interviews, Participant Satisfaction, Communities of Practice, Content Analysis, Computer Uses in Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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