Exploring the Use and Influence of the USPE-L Listserv on K-12 Physical Educators

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dc.contributor.authorPennington, Todd Roberten
dc.contributor.committeechairGraham, George M.en
dc.contributor.committeememberStroot, Sandyen
dc.contributor.committeememberPoole, Jon R.en
dc.contributor.committeememberNiles, Jerome A.en
dc.contributor.committeememberBurton, John K.en
dc.contributor.departmentTeaching and Learningen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T21:23:54Zen
dc.date.adate1998-08-27en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T21:23:54Zen
dc.date.issued1998-07-29en
dc.date.rdate1999-08-27en
dc.date.sdate1998-07-29en
dc.description.abstractTwo themes appear to be prevalent today in K-12 physical education-- the challenges of workplace conditions in relationship to teachers professional development, and the increasing use of the Internet and its services. These two themes are reflected in this study. The purpose of this study was to explore how USPE-L was being used by its subscribers and describe the influence, if any, it had on K-12 physical education teachers. USPE-L is a physical education listserv which encourages teachers to discuss and share ideas about improving their teaching and programs--and perhaps also gain support from distant colleagues when it may not be immediately available in a local community. This study used multiple sources of data collection including an on-line (electronic mail) survey (N=113), follow-up phone interviews (N=10), and the investigator's fieldnotes. Data analysis included quantitative descriptive statistics and a qualitative inductive content analysis. The findings revealed two overarching themes--benefits of participation and factors limiting participation. These findings indicated that teachers read messages almost daily, yet prefer to interact with others through private e-mail. Participation on the listserv appeared to be a valued resource leading subscribers to teaching activities, teaching resources, curricular materials, and reduced feelings of isolation. Implications are provided for listserv owners and K-12 physical educators.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.identifier.otheretd-63198-15438en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-63198-15438/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/40515en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartetdtp.pdfen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectTeacher Isolationen
dc.subjectPhysical Educationen
dc.subjectListserven
dc.subjectInterneten
dc.subjectProfessional Developmenten
dc.titleExploring the Use and Influence of the USPE-L Listserv on K-12 Physical Educatorsen
dc.typeDissertationen
thesis.degree.disciplineCurriculum and Instructionen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en
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