The Use of a Virtual Learning Centre in the Context of a University Lecture: Factors Influencing Satisfaction and Performance

Autor/inn/en	Weibel, David; Stricker, Daniel; Wissmath, Bartholomaus
Titel	The Use of a Virtual Learning Centre in the Context of a University Lecture: Factors Influencing Satisfaction and Performance
Quelle	In: Interactive Learning Environments, 20 (2012) 1, S.77-87 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1049-4820
DOI	10.1080/10494821003755502
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Psychology; Usability; Navigation (Information Systems); Performance Factors; Predictor Variables; Participant Satisfaction; Aptitude Treatment Interaction; Virtual Classrooms; Undergraduate Students; Computer Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Academic Achievement; Achievement Gains; Blended Learning; Questionnaires; Likert Scales; Performance Based Assessment; Lecture Method; Technology Uses in Education; Teaching Methods; Courseware + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Psychologie; Leistungsindikator; Prädiktor; Schülerverhalten; Schulleistung; Achievement gain; Leistungssteigerung; Fragebogen; Likert-Skala; Leistungsermittlung; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lernsoftware
Abstract	We provided a virtual learning tool to undergraduate psychology students (n = 72) and investigated how different variables influence the learning outcome in terms of performance in an exam and satisfaction with the e-learning tool. These variables were: perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards computers, attitude towards the learning subject and experiences of flow. The findings indicate that the attitudes towards computers and towards the learning subject as well as the perceived usefulness of the e-learning tool are predictors for learning success. These three variables influenced the outcome variables directly as well as indirectly via flow experiences and perceived ease of use. Thus, flow plays a crucial role and strongly influences satisfaction as well as performance. The results and their implications are discussed. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10