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Hummel, Hans G. K.; Nadolski, Rob J.; Eshuis, Jannes; Slootmaker, Aad; Storm, Jeroen – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2021
Introductory Psychology courses in Higher Education lack application of knowledge in solving work-based problems. We develop and study mini-games that support a more active and experiential way of learning to increase professional awareness. This paper describes the instructional design and the factors under study: learner control and…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Introductory Courses, Psychology
Parker, Frieda; Novak, Jodie; Bartell, Tonya – Phi Delta Kappan, 2017
Providing students with choice can be a powerful means of supporting student engagement. However, not all choice opportunities lead to improved student engagement. Teachers can increase the likelihood that students will value choice by analyzing how students associate feelings of autonomy, competence, and relatedness with the choice provided them.…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Decision Making, Learner Controlled Instruction, Personal Autonomy
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Chou, Pao-Nan – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2013
The purpose of this study is to examine the phenomenon of successful online learning, defined as a higher academic performance (A or 90) and to find if there is the evidence to confirm the role of self-directed learning in the online graduate-level courses. A qualitative method was used to analyze learners' perceptions of online learning…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Graduate Students, Electronic Learning, Independent Study
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Hung, Min-Ling; Chou, Chien; Chen, Chao-Hsiu; Own, Zang-Yuan – Computers & Education, 2010
The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a multidimensional instrument for college students' readiness for online learning. Through a confirmatory factor analysis, the Online Learning Readiness Scale (OLRS) was validated in five dimensions: self-directed learning, motivation for learning, computer/Internet self-efficacy, learner…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Learning Readiness, Self Efficacy, Learning Motivation
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Strambi, Antonella – Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 2004
This article presents the results of a longitudinal study on the perceptions of a Web-enhanced learning environment by a group of beginning-level students of Italian. A Website was specially designed and implemented as a complement to the existing syllabus, in order to enhance interactivity, variety, and authenticity of materials and tasks, as…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Computers, Educational Technology, Educational Environment
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Kinzie, Mable B. – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1990
Examines the components of learner control, self-regulation, and the continuing motivation to learn as possible requirements and benefits of effective interactive instruction. Research literature is reviewed that addresses the interdependence of these three components, and suggestions are made for future research. (76 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction