Creating Situational Interest and Motivating Tasks in an e-Learning Environment

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McLoughlin, C. & Luca, J. (2005). Creating Situational Interest and Motivating Tasks in an e-Learning Environment. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2005 (pp. 2903-2911). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2005
Montreal, Canada
June 27, 2005
  Piet Kommers & Griff Richards
AACE

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Catherine McLoughlin, Australian Catholic University, Australia; Joe Luca, Edith Cowan University, Australia

Abstract

Motivational factors have been identified as important variables that impact on students' learning. In this study, the relationship between students' motivational orientation and the quality of learning in collaborative e-learning teams is investigated. A self-report measure of student motivational beliefs and self-regulation was administered to students working on team-based assessment tasks, and correlated with performance data obtained from assignments. The results showed that motivational beliefs were the best predictor of academic performance.

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