Many studies have examined student behaviors in the classroom but few have examined the behaviors... more Many studies have examined student behaviors in the classroom but few have examined the behaviors of instructors. This study expands on the authors' previous research that found instructor behaviors were rated by students among the most potent of fifty-six classroom distracters. Using an on-line survey, we examined student perceptions of fifty-six instructor behaviors and traits. Cramming too much into a lecture without clear expectations was the most distracting instructor behavior and having a generally positive attitude was the most enhancing to learning. Gender differences emerged, with females generally being more sensitive to instructor behaviors. The findings are discussed in light of past research and propose further analyses of the current database.
Discussions and research on distractions in college classrooms have typically focused on the effe... more Discussions and research on distractions in college classrooms have typically focused on the effects of laptops and other electronic devices (e.g., cell phones). This study approached the problem from the students' perspective and included non-technological distractions (e.g., whispering) as well. What events of any kind are distracting to students? Do these events differ in their intensities? Does distraction due to external events (those happening to the student) differ from distraction due to self-induced (internal, student's own behavior) events? The results of a pilot and a follow-up study validated the survey instrument used and revealed the relative potencies of 57 distracting events.
The findings from this exploratory survey study (n=1300) of factors affecting the acceptance of g... more The findings from this exploratory survey study (n=1300) of factors affecting the acceptance of green products indicate that consumers are more concerned with purchase risk than with product benefits. Poor product performance/failure and risk of wasting money were rated most important factors. Peer acceptance and personalization were rated least important.
In a study of consumer perceptions, we examined three areas related to the pricing of green produ... more In a study of consumer perceptions, we examined three areas related to the pricing of green products; the premium consumers are willing to pay for a green product, the relationship between diverse categories of green products, and how tax credits affect the amount consumers are willing to pay for a major green purchase for the home. The sample of 398 homeowners indicated they were willing to pay a 9.5% premium for a "green" music player above a conventional music player that costs $200. They also indicated they were willing to spend $2,084 more on a hybrid version of a car that cost $20,000 (about a 10.4% premium) if the hybrid version saved them $1,000 annually in gasoline costs, and $3,290 more on the hybrid if the gas savings were $3,000. Tax incentives significantly increased the amount of money the homeowners were willing to spend on the solar panels and green water heaters. There were significant gender differences for three product categories, but no differences bas...
Many studies have examined student behaviors in the classroom but few have examined the behaviors... more Many studies have examined student behaviors in the classroom but few have examined the behaviors of instructors. This study expands on the authors' previous research that found instructor behaviors were rated by students among the most potent of fifty-six classroom distracters. Using an on-line survey, we examined student perceptions of fifty-six instructor behaviors and traits. Cramming too much into a lecture without clear expectations was the most distracting instructor behavior and having a generally positive attitude was the most enhancing to learning. Gender differences emerged, with females generally being more sensitive to instructor behaviors. The findings are discussed in light of past research and propose further analyses of the current database.
Discussions and research on distractions in college classrooms have typically focused on the effe... more Discussions and research on distractions in college classrooms have typically focused on the effects of laptops and other electronic devices (e.g., cell phones). This study approached the problem from the students' perspective and included non-technological distractions (e.g., whispering) as well. What events of any kind are distracting to students? Do these events differ in their intensities? Does distraction due to external events (those happening to the student) differ from distraction due to self-induced (internal, student's own behavior) events? The results of a pilot and a follow-up study validated the survey instrument used and revealed the relative potencies of 57 distracting events.
The findings from this exploratory survey study (n=1300) of factors affecting the acceptance of g... more The findings from this exploratory survey study (n=1300) of factors affecting the acceptance of green products indicate that consumers are more concerned with purchase risk than with product benefits. Poor product performance/failure and risk of wasting money were rated most important factors. Peer acceptance and personalization were rated least important.
In a study of consumer perceptions, we examined three areas related to the pricing of green produ... more In a study of consumer perceptions, we examined three areas related to the pricing of green products; the premium consumers are willing to pay for a green product, the relationship between diverse categories of green products, and how tax credits affect the amount consumers are willing to pay for a major green purchase for the home. The sample of 398 homeowners indicated they were willing to pay a 9.5% premium for a "green" music player above a conventional music player that costs $200. They also indicated they were willing to spend $2,084 more on a hybrid version of a car that cost $20,000 (about a 10.4% premium) if the hybrid version saved them $1,000 annually in gasoline costs, and $3,290 more on the hybrid if the gas savings were $3,000. Tax incentives significantly increased the amount of money the homeowners were willing to spend on the solar panels and green water heaters. There were significant gender differences for three product categories, but no differences bas...
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