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Computers as a formal continuing education tool: moving beyond intention.

Jane Ellery¹, Robert J McDermott, Peter J Ellery

¹Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, USA. jellery@bsu.edu

American Journal of Health Behavior

|April 4, 2007

Summary

Health promotion professionals intend to use computer-mediated instruction for continuing education (CMI-CE). Providing relevant programs and technical support can increase CMI-CE adoption.

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A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

Published on: February 13, 2020

Area of Science:

Health Promotion
Educational Technology
Continuing Education

Background:

Continuing education (CE) is crucial for health promotion professionals.
Computer-mediated instruction (CMI) offers flexible learning opportunities.
Understanding adoption factors for CMI-CE is essential for effective professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify factors influencing health promotion professionals' adoption of computer-mediated instruction for continuing education (CMI-CE).

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
Data were collected from 500 health promotion professionals via an online survey.

Main Results:

Positive intentions toward CMI-CE were observed.
Factors distinguishing CMI-CE behavior included perceived behavioral control, professional licensure/certification, program availability and relevance, and technical support.
Perceived behavioral control and technical support were key predictors of CMI-CE adoption.

Conclusions:

Health promotion professionals exhibit positive intentions towards CMI-CE.
Developing relevant CMI-CE programs and ensuring robust technical support are critical for translating intention into actual use.
Interventions should focus on enhancing perceived behavioral control and addressing practical barriers to CMI-CE adoption.