What Do Library Workers Want From Professional Conferences?

2016 ◽  
pp. 1767-1782
Author(s):  
Samantha Schmehl Hines
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Committee Work ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Subject ◽  
State Library ◽  
Virtual Events

What do library workers want from professional conferences? This question was the subject of a nationwide online survey administered to a randomly selected audience of library workers. Survey results showed that most library workers attend conferences, and their preferences were for face-to-face, topical events. The primary consideration for event attendance according those responding to the survey was the content presented. Issues of cost were also highly important to respondents, although funding for professional development was reported to be generally stable or even increasing. Of lesser interest to potential conference attendees were issues of location, vendor interaction, or the opportunity to perform committee work. Some future trends predicted include a growing acceptance of virtual events, a declining importance on location-based events like state library association conferences, and a need to review the roles of vendors and exhibitors in conferences.

What Do Library Workers Want From Professional Conferences?

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Samantha Schmehl Hines
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Committee Work ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Subject ◽  
State Library ◽  
Virtual Events

What do library workers want from professional conferences? This question was the subject of a nationwide online survey administered to a randomly selected audience of library workers. Survey results showed that most library workers attend conferences, and their preferences were for face-to-face, topical events. The primary consideration for event attendance according those responding to the survey was the content presented. Issues of cost were also highly important to respondents, although funding for professional development was reported to be generally stable or even increasing. Of lesser interest to potential conference attendees were issues of location, vendor interaction, or the opportunity to perform committee work. Some future trends predicted include a growing acceptance of virtual events, a declining importance on location-based events like state library association conferences, and a need to review the roles of vendors and exhibitors in conferences.

scholarly journals Communication Practices and Social Tie Formation: A Case Study of Recreational Lifestyle Sports Cultures

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veera Ehrlén
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Meanings ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Communication Practices

This case study examines contemporary recreational sports practitioners’ communication practices and social tie formation from the perspective of two lifestyle sports disciplines: climbing and trail running. Online survey results from 301 climbers and trail runners from Finland indicate that computer-mediated communication (CMC) has established its place in recreational lifestyle sports cultures; however, it has not done it at the expense of face-to-face (FtF) communication. Online interaction produces weak social ties with instrumental and informative value, but physical location is essential in establishing ties with emotional and appraisal value. This paper argues that it is the sports subculture and individual practitioners’ needs that define how interaction is realized, and what importance different online and off-line communication practices have. Besides studying communication practices, this case study explores the social meanings practitioners attribute to their social contacts.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Clinical Students' Perspectives and Satisfaction Levels on Practical Practices at the Faculty of Dentistry of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
Işıl Sarıkaya
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
5Th Grade ◽  
Academic Year

Aim: It was aimed to reveal the perspectives and satisfaction levels of 4th and 5th grade-clinical students who go on practice education at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Dentistry in the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Methods: Within the scope of the study, 146 students in total, who did their face-to-face internship between October 5 and December 11, 2020, were asked to participate in an online survey with 10 questions. Clinical students were asked about their perspective on Covid-19 infection, whether they felt safe in their dental practice, their families' level of anxiety about their internship, and whether they voluntarily chose dentistry. Results: According to the survey results; 15.1% of the students agree (TA), 27.4% agree (A), 37% partially agree (PA), 13% disagree (D) with the statement “I am pleased to have internships since the beginning of the term” 7.5% of them answered, “Strongly disagree” (SD). Pearson’s chi-square test was used in the statistical analysis of the answers given by 4th and 5th-grade students to the first 9 questions of the questionnaire consisting of the same questions. According to the survey results, it was also observed that most students chose the dentistry profession of their own will (TA 39%, A 36.3%, PA 13.7%). The number of students who think they feel safe in terms of infection control during their internship is 60% in total (TA 5.5%, A 17.1%, PA 37.7%). Conclusion: Despite the increasing number of cases until today, it is thought that the process has been successfully managed and that the students have gained experience in practical training, albeit limited.

scholarly journals Using Google Trends to Determine Current, Past, and Future Trends in the Reptile Pet Trade

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 676
Author(s):  
Jose W. Valdez
Keyword(s):  
Western Europe ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Pet Trade ◽  
Reptile Species ◽  
Previous Decade ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Green Iguanas ◽  
Care Requirements

Reptiles are one of the most popular exotic pets in the world, with over a third of all described species currently being traded. However, the most commonly available reptiles are typically non-threatened, captive-bred, and/or domestically obtained, which means they are also largely unregulated and unmonitored, resulting in a large portion of the reptile pet trade remaining unknown. In this study, the past, current, and future trends of the most popular reptiles in the pet trade were examined. Google Trends was used to determine the global popularity of the most popular pets from 2004 to 2020 and compared to the results from an online survey sent to individuals involved in the reptile trade. The most popular pets from the previous five years were also compared globally across regions and countries. The results determined that the most popular reptile species during the last decade is by far bearded dragons, followed by ball pythons and leopard geckos. Although the survey results were similar when asked what the top reptiles were, most respondents named ball pythons as the most popular reptile. However, when asked what reptiles had lost the most popularity during the previous decade, the survey respondents named green iguanas, Burmese pythons, chameleons, red-eared sliders, and green anoles, concurring with what was found with Google Trends. The reptiles thought to be more popular in the upcoming decade by the survey participants were blue-tongued skinks, tegus, uromastyx, crested geckos, and ball pythons—most of which did indeed show an increase in popularity during the last decade, as indicated with Google Trends. The results from Google Trends demonstrated that ball pythons and crested geckos have increased their popularity more than any other reptile in the last two decades. Reptile popularity also differed between countries, with bearded dragons the most popular reptile in Australia, Western Europe, the U.S., and Canada. Leopard geckos were the most popular reptile in Italy and Turkey, and ball pythons were the reptile of choice in Mexico, Indonesia, and India. The general finding of this study is that the reptiles declining in popularity were mostly wild-caught or restricted due to regulations, while current and future species were captive-bred and available in many varieties or morphs. The most popular species were also docile, medium-sized, and easy to handle, with relatively simple care requirements. This study demonstrates that Google Trends can be a useful tool for determining relative popularity among reptiles, or any other pet group, with results closely mirroring those obtained through direct surveying of people involved in the pet trade. However, unlike surveys, this analysis is quick, quantifiable, and can show what is popular and in-demand not only at the global level but at much finer scales. Thus, Google Trends can be a valuable tool in many research applications, especially in topics that may otherwise be difficult to monitor and quantify.

scholarly journals 507 Burn Survivor Perspectives On a “Virtual” Survivor Retreat

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S100-S101
Author(s):  
Miranda L Yelvington ◽  
Gretta E Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Adult Survivor ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Participation Level ◽  
Burn Survivors ◽  
Specific Feedback ◽  
The Face ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Virtual Events

Abstract Introduction The social distancing restrictions mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic have directly impacted burn survivor support groups. Around the country, Pediatric Camps and Adult Support groups have been canceled or moved to an alternate format. While these alternative methods provide much-needed support and interaction for burn survivor groups, it is unknown how they compare to traditional, in-person support programs. In November 2020, our facility will replace our traditional Adult Burn Survivor Retreat with an entirely virtual, synchronous retreat. The retreat will feature many of the sessions and experiences from the in-person retreat but will be lacking the face-to-face contact that is so valued by our Adult Survivor Group. Educational sessions will be provided by adult psychologists and social workers, burn therapists and nurses. An adult burn survivor will provide the keynote address. Adult burn survivors, who have participated in prior year’s retreats, will be invited to participate in a comparison feedback survey. Methods Participants in the Virtual Adult Survivor Retreat will complete a post-retreat survey, comparing the virtual retreat experience to the traditional in-person retreat format. Likert scale questions will address participation level, benefit of retreat, specific feedback for sessions and ease of ability for survivors to interact with peers. In addition, the survey will seek to identify barriers of the virtual format as a means of providing needed survivor support. Results Survey results will be analyzed, and trends will be reported. Statistically significant results can be further explored to guide future virtual events. Conclusions Virtual events utilizing video platforms have become commonplace in the era of COVID-19, however, this format is still new, and the benefits have not been fully explored. Evidence has shown a direct benefit to survivors participating in support services. In an attempt to fill the gap left by the cancelation of in-person events, our facility is hosting a synchronous virtual retreat for adult burn survivors. Retreat evaluation and data comparing the virtual event to prior in-person events will be analyzed and reported.

Study and Non-Study Related Technologies use of Flemish Students in Higher Education

2013 ◽  
pp. 84-104
Author(s):  
Steven Bruneel ◽  
Jan Elen ◽  
Kurt De Wit ◽  
Jef C. Verhoeven
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

“Living technologies”, such as social networking sites and mobile phones are, nowadays, the subject of educational research. In this chapter we attempt to shed light on the relationship between the reasons for the use of living technologies and learning technologies from students’ perspectives. In this exploratory research project, 15 students were interviewed several times throughout the academic year and 143 students, from various bachelor programs at a Flemish university (Flanders/Belgium) completed an online survey. Results demonstrate that these students make a clear distinction with regard to the frequency and reasons for use of living technologies and learning technologies, with these students rarely use living technologies (for instance, Facebook or mobile phones) for educational purposes. Results are explained in terms of privacy and the reluctance to use particular applications for several non-educational reasons. We end with some possible suggestions for follow-up research.

An Innovative, Strengths-Based, Peer Mentoring Approach to Professional Development for Registered Dietitians

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kara Vogt ◽  
Frances Johnson ◽  
Valli Fraser ◽  
Jiak Chin Koh ◽  
Kay McQueen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Care Organization ◽  
Development Program ◽  
First Year ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Research Mentoring ◽  
Development Programming ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Development Network

The Professional Development Network (PDN) program was implemented to enhance mentoring and learning opportunities for dietitians at a multisite health care organization. Program development, implementation, and evaluation were carried out by a Professional Practice Council composed of dietitians in the organization. An exploratory evaluation was conducted after the first year of PDN implementation. Evaluation data were collected from an online survey containing open- and closed-ended questions and PDN documents submitted by dietitians. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Survey results indicate the PDN provided a mechanism for dietitians to learn from each other, apply learning to their career development, reflect on their strengths, and connect with others in the department. Analysis of PDN documents showed that dietitians pursued learning related to clinical practice, technology, private practice, and research. Mentoring interactions were also described by participants within PDN documents. Findings from this study demonstrate how multiple frameworks from academic literature can be integrated to create a professional development program in a dietetics practice environment. Evaluation results from this study may provide useful insights for others interested in implementing professional development programming.

scholarly journals Active Learning In Business Analytics Course Through Educational Games

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-47
Author(s):  
Chuah Soon Cheng ◽  
Keshminder Singh Jit Singh
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Business Analytics ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Statistical Knowledge ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Business And Management

The challenge for business analytics course is that it requires students to revisit prior statistical knowledge and have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel in order to master this course. Educational games have the potential to address the above-mentioned challenge since games are regarded as an effective tool to help learners master certain concepts, reinforce development and skills. This paper explores the difficulties faced by lecturers when engaging students in assessments related to business analytics and how they can use educational games to promote active learning in the classroom. A qualitative approach, using an online survey and a face-to-face semi structured interviews with lecturers from the Faculty of Business and Management, UiTM was employed for data collection. The study found that the major difficulties faced by lecturers are students do not revise their prior learned statistical knowledge, have a lack of understanding of the subject matter, and are weak in decision-making skills. Lecturers agree that educational games have the potential to increase the student’s participation in the classroom, improve their understanding, promote teamwork, and infuse creativity. This study proposes that the academics should develop educational games to proliferate active learning in the classrooms to solve the shortcomings related to business analytics course.

Study and Non-Study Related Technologies use of Flemish students in Higher Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 227-248
Author(s):  
Steven Bruneel ◽  
Jan Elen ◽  
Kurt De Wit ◽  
Jef C. Verhoeven
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

“Living technologies”, such as social networking sites and mobile phones are, nowadays, the subject of educational research. In this chapter we attempt to shed light on the relationship between the reasons for the use of living technologies and learning technologies from students’ perspectives. In this exploratory research project, 15 students were interviewed several times throughout the academic year and 143 students, from various bachelor programs at a Flemish university (Flanders/Belgium) completed an online survey. Results demonstrate that these students make a clear distinction with regard to the frequency and reasons for use of living technologies and learning technologies, with these students rarely use living technologies (for instance, Facebook or mobile phones) for educational purposes. Results are explained in terms of privacy and the reluctance to use particular applications for several non-educational reasons. We end with some possible suggestions for follow-up research.

scholarly journals The Use of Internal Crowdsourcing for Qualification and Competence Development in Organizations

2020 ◽  
pp. 169-199
Author(s):  
André Uhl ◽  
Edgar Göll
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Competence Acquisition

AbstractThis article deals with the question of how internal crowdsourcing can be used as a tool to support employee qualification measures and help develop their competencies in organizations. The first chapter examines the current state of the competence research. A paradigm shift from ‘qualification and professional development’ towards ‘competencies’ and the implications for the concept are described. Chapter “An Introduction to Internal Crowdsourcing” deals with the analyses and work on the subject of competence acquisition and development, including considering the results of two interview series and two workshops. In chapter “Managing the Crowd: A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Internal Crowdsourcing”, the authors present a combined and practical approach to support competence development through internal crowdsourcing in organizations. Finally, the last chapter sums up main results and perspectives for competence development through a combination of virtual and face-to-face working processes.

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