Applying web-based co-regulated learning to develop students' learning and involvement in a blended computing course

Abstract

This research investigated, via quasi-experiments, the effects of web-based co-regulated learning (CRL) on developing students' computing skills. Two classes of 68 undergraduates in a one-semester course titled “Applied Information Technology: Data Processing” were chosen for this research. The first class (CRL group, n = 38) received the intervention of web-based CRL teaching methods, while the second one (control group, n = 30) received a traditional teaching method for computing education. The results in this study show that students who received the web-based CRL attained significantly better computing skills than those who received the traditional teaching method. This study provides a design and illustration of web-based CRL for teachers, educators, and schools which place importance on improving students' computing skills and pay attention to development of online courses.

Keywords:

• web-based co-regulated learning
• e-learning
• computing certification
• application software education
• involvement

Notes on contributor

Chia-Wen Tsai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Management, Ming Chuan University. Dr Tsai is one of the Editors-in-Chief of the International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design and International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction. He is also the Associate Editor of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. He is interested in online teaching methods and knowledge management.

Notes

* p < 0.1; ** p < 0.05; *** p < 0.001.

* p < 0.1; ** p < 0.05; *** p < 0.001.