Investigating self-directed learning and technology readiness in blending learning environment

• Published in: International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 1 - 22
• Main Authors: Geng, Shuang, Law, Kris M. Y., Niu, Ben
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 21.05.2019; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; Active Learning; Blended learning; CAI; Classrooms; Community of inquiry; Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences; Computer assisted instruction; Computer Mediated Communication; Computer Science; Computers and Education; Cooperative Learning; Course Content; Distance learning; Educational Environment; Educational Facilities Improvement; Educational Strategies; Educational Technology; Electronic Learning; Higher Education; Humanities; In Person Learning; Independent study; Influence of Technology; Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Innovation; Instructional Effectiveness; Law; Learner Engagement; Learning; Learning Activities; Learning Experience; Learning Motivation; Learning Processes; Learning Strategies; Motivation; Research Article; Self-directed learning; Statistics for Social Sciences; Student Motivation; Students; Technology readiness; Technology utilization; Community of inquiry; Self-directed learning; Technology readiness; Motivation; Blended learning

Blended Learning (BL) creates a ‘rich’ educational environment with multiple technology-enabled communication forms in both face-to-face and online teaching. Students’ characteristics are closely related to the learning effectiveness in the BL environment. Students’ ability to direct themselves in l...