Kim K, Frick T. Changes in Student Motivation during Online Learning. Journal of Educational Computing Research [serial online]. January 1, 2011;44(1):1-23. Available from: ERIC, Ipswich, MA. Accessed May 11, 2011 Tiffany Hoefer

 368 final respondents  Females: 46%; Males: 54%  43% college students/52% working professionals ◦ Working professionals: 45% business organizations, 39% higher education, 13% other ◦ College students: 30% undergraduates; 70% graduate students

INDEPENDENTDEPENDENT ◦ Demographics ◦ Perceived relevance ◦ Prior computing experience ◦ Level of motivation at course onset ◦ Student interaction with instructor/tech support ◦ Survey responses ◦ Motivation ◦ At on-set ◦ During ◦ Changes in level

 Sample method was non-random  Practical application  May or may not be generalized to other learning environments

 Helpful in pre-determining success (recruiting)  Provides starting point for increasing success and motivation in e-learning  Possible application cross-environment

 Provides insight to factors affecting motivation in e-learning settings  Clear and concise writing  Geared to academia  Warrants further research