Share Paper: The Impact of E-Education on At Risk High School Students' Science Achievement and Experiences

  1. Pamela Phillips, NCSU, United States
  2. Margaret Blanchard, NCSU, United States
Friday, March 25 12:10-12:30 PM Scarbrough 2

Abstract: Nationally, at risk students make up to 30% of U.S. students in public schools. The mixed methods study investigated 32 at risk students who were enrolled in an e-education science education course during a summer session in a rural US county. Research questions included identifying the students; and their belief system regarding online education. Artino’s (2010) social-cognitive model of academic motivation and emotion was used as a theoretical framework. Data included pre and post tests, final exams, SMTSL survey data, active and idle time, field notes, and interviews. Students reported an increase in science self-efficacy, satisfaction with their achievement, autonomy, ...