title: Effectiveness and acceptance of web-based learning compared to traditional face-to-face learning for performance nutrition education.
abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness and acceptance of Web-based (WB) versus face-to-face (FF) lecturing. There were 48 soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg, NC who completed the study, participating in either a Web-based or face-to-face lecture on nutrition for performance. The lecture was 30 minutes long. Participants completed a prequiz and survey before the lecture and a postquiz and survey at its conclusion. Results showed there was no difference in the effectiveness of the two mediums on the basis of postquiz scores (Web-based group = 75.68; face-to-face group = 73.27; p = 0.436). Change in scores from pre to post also showed no difference between the two groups (p = 0.375). Assessing the acceptance of the two teaching mediums, there was no significant difference reported, except for the instructor's ability to answer questions (p = 0.05). The conclusion of this study is that Web-based learning can be an effective and acceptable tool for registered dietitians to educate soldiers on nutrition for performance.
authors.affiliation: Womack Army Medical Center, Stop A, 2817 Reilly Rd., ATTN MCXC-NCD, Fort Bragg, NC 28310, USA.
authors.forename: Lee M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Margolis
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grediagin
authors.forename: Chad
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Koenig
authors.forename: LesLee F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Sanders
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel; D009657:North Carolina; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education*