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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Individual Student Intrinsic Motivation in Online and Face-to-Face Discussions - Ronnie H. Shroff, et al; JITE
Research has established that intrinsic motivation has a positive effect on learning and academic achievement. In order to investigate the phenomenon of intrinsic motivation in technology supported learning environments, this paper investigates the factors deemed to support individual student intrinsic motivation in online discussions. A research model is presented based on research into motivation, and the specific areas of self-determination and curiosity provide a framework for the model.

 



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