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Changes in Student Motivation During Online Learning. Kim 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.
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Changes in Student Motivation During Online Learning Kim 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
Participants • 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
Variables • 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 INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
Drawbacks • Sample method was non-random • Practical application • May or may not be generalized to other learning environments
Usefulness • Helpful in pre-determining success (recruiting) • Provides starting point for increasing success and motivation in e-learning • Possible application cross-environment
Overview • Provides insight to factors affecting motivation in e-learning settings • Clear and concise writing • Geared to academia • Warrants further research