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