Psychology
7 years ago

Online classes boost undergrad motivation more than grad students, study finds.

Journal of Advertising Education
An Investigation of Computer-Mediated Instructional Immediacy in Online Education: A Comparison of Graduate and Undergraduate Students’ Motivation to Learn
Stephanie Kelly, Lisa T. Fall

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Instructors have used instructional immediacy to motivate students for over 30 years, but online classes have changed how this works. This study looked at how showing immediacy through online communication affects student motivation and learning. They found that showing immediacy online can help students learn better, especially for undergraduates. Both student motivation and communication from instructors are important for success in online classes.