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Computer science and engineering students’ self-directed learning strategies and satisfaction with online learning

Computers and Education Open, ISSN: 2666-5573, Vol: 6, Page: 100168
2024
  • 2
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 36
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    2
  • Captures
    36
  • Mentions
    1
    • News Mentions
      1
      • 1

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Wayne State University Researchers Publish New Studies and Findings in the Area of Computers and Education (Computer science and engineering students' self-directed learning strategies and satisfaction with online learning)

2024 JUN 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Education Daily Report -- Current study results on computers and education have been

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There is an increasing need for computer science and engineering (CSE) online education. This study examined CSE online learners’ perceptions of self-directed learning (SDL) readiness, strategies, and satisfaction. The researchers surveyed 225 students and conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 online CSE students. The quantitative survey data and the qualitative interview data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis, respectively. The findings were as follows: (1) Both extrinsic motivation strategies (e.g., future career development, building a learning routine) and intrinsic motivation strategies (e.g., interest in learning) were utilized; (2) Diverse metacognition strategies (e.g., assignments, quizzes, and tests, discussing with peers, tracking progress, staying in touch with professors and teaching assistants) and cognitive strategies (e.g., watching recorded lectures, taking notes, reading books, seeking out information) were used to monitor learning; (3) Time-management (e.g., priority, checklist, fixed schedule, time-block for study) and resource management strategies (e.g., focused on lectures, textbook reading) were leveraged; (4) Specific designs or instruction promoted students’ SDL skills, such as access to documented learning materials, reminders sent from instructors, availability of the instructor, group interaction, and flexibility, and (5) Student satisfaction depended on the design of the course. The advantages and disadvantages of online learning were identified. The findings indicated that the instruction strategies and online course design are critical for CSE students’ SDL.

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