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Underlying factors of student engagement to E-learning
- Source :
- Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning; March 2022, Vol. 16 Issue: 1 p17-36, 20p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Purpose: With the advent of the COVID-19 and increased access to Internet technologies, students tend to use e-learning technologies for improved academic results, and since then, improving student engagement in a virtual space became a difficult task for educational institutions globally. The present study aims to examine the effect of key e-learning factors (i.e. perception, hedonic motivation (HM), usefulness, empowerment and attitude) on student engagement among open and distance learners (ODLs) of the central region of India. Design/methodology/approach: Simple random sampling was applied to collect data from ODLs of Chhattisgarh. ODLs who are using e-learning platforms for at least one year were chosen to be the participant in the study. The authors collected 1,137 responses using both online and offline modes of collection. Findings: The test results indicated that usefulness, HM and attitude factors were found to have a significant relationship with student engagement in e-learning, while perception and empowerment variables did not contribute to the engagement of students. Originality/value: The present study is novel in its approach. It clarifies the key factors to student engagement which might increase the students' level of involvement in e-learning technologies, if these factors are addressed tactfully by the educational institutions or concerned administration.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23977604
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs62652804
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/JRIT-09-2022-0058