What statistically significant variables can be identified that contribute to students’ perceptions of self-efficacy beliefs, motivations and engagement in online learning environments?
Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) Framework from Bandura (1977)
Motivation Theory of life-span development
Tools for data collection
Self-determination theory
Develop a stronger Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
A community of inquiry framework implantation
Cognitive Presence
Social Presence
Teacher Presence
Dimensions of Analysis
Evaluation
IT Technical
Psychological
Academic
National Survey Of Student Engagment (NSSE)
5 or 7-point Likert scale
Social Interaction with Classmates
Interaction with Instructors Online
Completion of Online Course(s)
Handling tools in a learning managment system (LMS)
Sense of Spatial Difference
Self-Control Ability
Positive correlations found between perceptions of attitude and self-efficacy
Formative assessment
Positive Timely Feedback from Instructor
Access to Technology and Connectivity
Issues of Digital Divide
Orientation Programs for learners
IT training and Support for teachers and students
Comparative Longitudinal Intervention Study
Quantitative - Looking for statistical significance of variables
Experimental Intervention Study
Qualitative Approach via Mixed Methods
Interview Data
Student Inteviews
Teacher Interviews
Adminstration interviews
IT faculty Interviews
Coding Themes from Keywords in interviews
Demographic and Background Information gathering
Students from the skilled trades: plumbing, electrical, welding, tool and die, precision machining
Blended Learning Approaches
Discussion Boards
Combining Synchronous and Asynchronous Activities
Other Pedagogy Dynamics
Mental Health
Stress and Anxiety
Student Interest
Directive and Supportive Approaches
Challenging without Scope Creep
Self-Reflections
Peer Evaluation
Professional Learning Community (PLC) groups
Potential Search String for Article inclusions: (“online learning” OR “online education” OR “online instruction”) AND (“student engagement” OR motivation OR “academic achievement” OR “academic motivation”) AND (post-secondary OR university OR college OR “higher education”) OR (interview OR survey) AND (“self-efficacy”) AND (“perceptions”) AND (“beliefs”) OR (“Canada”)