Year: 2019
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Blended Learning (BL) has many opportunities for flexible learning, but it also poses some challenges.One of these challenges is to keep students motivated.As described by self-determination theory, a prerequisite for motivation are students' basic needs for autonomy, relatedness and competence.An opportunity that is often overlooked by educational scientists is the use of Learning Analytics (LA) to promote students' motivation.Therefore, the general goal of this research project is to examine if and how LA can support students' motivation in an authentic BL context in teacher education.This research goal is investigated through a mixed-method design-based research approach.Preliminary results confirm that students' initial motivation is low.Further results will be discussed, as well as implications for practice and research.
Authors: Elise Ameloot, Tammy Schellens
Institution: Ghent University
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Science Applications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2986982769