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Kullgren, Jeffrey T.; Harkins, Kristin A.; Bellamy, Scarlett L.; Gonzales, Amy; Tao, Yuanyuan; Zhu, Jingsan; Volpp, Kevin G.; Asch, David A.; Heisler, Michele; Karlawish, Jason – Health Education & Behavior, 2014
Background: Financial incentives and peer networks could be delivered through eHealth technologies to encourage older adults to walk more. Methods: We conducted a 24-week randomized trial in which 92 older adults with a computer and Internet access received a pedometer, daily walking goals, and weekly feedback on goal achievement. Participants…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Physical Activities, Older Adults, Incentives
Packer, Doreen L. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
To succeed in today's information-rich society, students must utilize technology effectively. Online tools present unique opportunities to create and share knowledge. It was unclear if the use of these tools impacted student motivation, since many teachers were not incorporating technology of interest into lessons. Another concern was the…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Cooperative Learning, Student Motivation
Snyder, Nancy – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This study examines the relationships between students' academic motivation, evidence of achievement as measured by assessments and the effects of feedback in mediating effort. Policy makers currently view student achievement is as synonymous with proficiency on standardized tests. Testing students as a means of determining educational…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Learning Motivation, Academic Achievement, Student Evaluation