Title :
A Motivational Thermostat Framework for Enhanced E-Learning Systems
Author :
Kim, Jaejeung ; Seok, Youngtae ; Lee, Dongwon ; Lee, Howon
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Inf. Technol. Convergence, KAIST, Daejeon, South Korea
Abstract :
Motivation has never been so important since the learning environment is evolving into a self-centered, distant learning. In this paper, we introduce a motivational thermostat framework, developed based on theoretically grounded pedagogy and motivation tactics from multiple dimensions. Its mechanism maintains learner\´s motivational state in between "lose-of-motivation" and "over-motivated", leading to persistent, lowered attrition rate and more efficient learning. Adaptive Learning Motivational System (ALMOST) is implemented based on the framework. Its effectiveness is evaluated by web-based experiments. The results show that proposed system showed decreased attrition rate and increased learner performance.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; distance learning; human computer interaction; ALMOST; Web-based experiments; adaptive learning motivational system; enhanced e-learning systems; lose-of-motivation; motivation tactics; motivational thermostat framework; over-motivated; pedagogy tactics; self-centered distant learning; Adaptive systems; Computer aided instruction; Electronic learning; Materials; Sensors; Thermostats; achievement motivation; achievement orientation; e-learning; motivational thermostat;
Conference_Titel :
System Science (HICSS), 2012 45th Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Maui, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1925-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1530-1605
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.2012.67
