ABSTRACT

This article discusses the role of student motivation and learning experiences in online course environments at the post- secondary level. We offer guidance for instructors to design online experiences that encourage students to learn actively, allowing them to persist at academic goals and get the most out of the material. In discussing relevant motivation theory and research, we address two questions: (1) What factors motivate post-secondary students to persist at academic goals; and (2) What online learning experiences promote student motivation and persistence? If online instruction fosters student motivation and concurrently equips them with strategies to succeed, students will be more likely to transfer learning strategies and productive work habits to future coursework and beyond. Taking teaching online can prepare students for success wherever their futures take them.

摘要

本文讨论了学生动机和学习经验在中学后在线课程环境中的作用。我们为教师提供指导，以设计鼓励学生积极学习的在线体验，使他们能够坚持学术目标并充分利用材料。在讨论相关的动机理论和研究时，我们要解决两个问题：（1）是什么因素促使大专学生坚持学业目标；(2) 哪些在线学习体验能促进学生的积极性和坚持性？如果在线教学能激发学生的积极性，同时为他们提供成功的策略，学生将更有可能将学习策略和生产性工作习惯转移到未来的课程作业中。