Changes in Student Motivation During Online Learning
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Changes in Student Motivation During
Online LearningKim K, Frick T. Changes in Student Motivation during Online
Learning. Journal of Educational Computing Research [serial online]. January 1, 2011;44(1):1-23. Available from: ERIC, Ipswich,
MA. Accessed May 11, 2011
Tiffany Hoefer
What are we investigating?
Methodology
368 final respondents
Females: 46%; Males: 54% 43% college students/52% working
professionals◦ Working professionals: 45% business
organizations, 39% higher education, 13% other◦ College students: 30% undergraduates; 70%
graduate students
Participants
Participants Age
Predictors for Success
Variables
INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
◦ Demographics◦ Perceived relevance◦ Prior computing
experience◦ Level of motivation at
course onset◦ Student interaction with
instructor/tech support◦ Survey responses
◦ Motivation
◦ At on-set◦ During◦ Changes in level
Sample method was non-random Practical application May or may not be generalized to other
learning environments
Drawbacks
Helpful in pre-determining success (recruiting)
Provides starting point for increasing success and motivation in e-learning
Possible application cross-environment
Usefulness
Provides insight to factors affecting motivation in e-learning settings
Clear and concise writing Geared to academia Warrants further research
Overview