Power to the people: using learner control to improve trainee reactions and learning in web-based instructional environments.
J Appl Psychol
; 94(4): 960-71, 2009 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-19594237
ABSTRACT
This experimental study investigated the mechanisms by which learner control influences learning in an e-learning environment. The authors hypothesized that learner control would enhance learning indirectly through its effect on trainee reactions and learner engagement (in particular, off-task attention), such that learners who were more satisfied with the training and devoted more cognitive resources toward the instructional content versus off-task thoughts would possess greater posttraining knowledge. The study also examined the role of individual differences (training motivation and goal orientation) in the prediction of these 2 mediating variables. A sample of 274 undergraduates completed an e-learning program, either with or without interactive, learner control tools. Results suggest that both training satisfaction and off-task attention predicted subsequent learning. Learner control had a positive impact on training satisfaction but was not related to off-task attention. The individual difference variables had a differential impact on the mediating variables. In particular, performance orientation was linked to off-task attention, whereas mastery orientation was found to indirectly influence satisfaction via its direct effect on training motivation. Implications for the design and further study of e-learning are discussed.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Instrucciones Programadas como Asunto
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Atención
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Poder Psicológico
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Instrucción por Computador
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Motivación
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Appl Psychol
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos