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Finding satisfaction: intrinsic motivation for synchronous and asynchronous communication in the online language learning context

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Bailey, Daniel, Almusharraf, Norah, Hatcher, Ryan·2021·Education and Information Technologies

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Intrinsic value is related to intrinsic motivation and influences learners' decisions to begin, continue, and return to learning tasks. In the context of a fully online foreign language English course, we used structural equation modeling to explore the motivation for asynchronous collaborative writing practice, motivation for video-synchronous speaking practice, course satisfaction, and the mediating effect course satisfaction has on behavioral intentions to use language learning technology. Cross-sectional survey results (n = 186) revealed that students who were motivated by asynchronous online collaborative writing were more likely to enjoy online learning in general when compared to students who reported motivation for video-synchronous online speaking practice. Moreover, the relationship between motivation for collaborative writing and behavioral intentions to use language learning technology was mediated by course satisfaction. A follow-up open-ended survey (n = 65) revealed that students held positive views for online second language writing and speaking practice overall but for distinctly different reasons. The findings are discussed in terms of their theoretical implications for modeling e-learning approaches with significance for promoting instructional training effectiveness and transformative learning.

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Authors
Bailey, D., Almusharraf, N., & Hatcher, R.
Affiliations
  • Konkuk University (KR)
  • Prince Sultan University (SA)
  • Hannam University (KR)
Corresponding author
Almusharraf, Norah
Venue
Education and Information Technologies
Published
2020-11-05
Volume
26
Issue
3
Pages
2563-2583
ISSN
  • 1360-2357 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-7608
OpenAlex
W3095305349
Cited by
192
References
58
Citations by year
2026: 15 · 2025: 34 · 2024: 41 · 2023: 42 · 2022: 40 · 2021: 20
FWCI
38.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Education and Information Technologies (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Online and Blended Learning
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › English Language Learning and Teaching
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
Keywords
intrinsic motivation, course satisfaction, asynchronous communication, synchronous communication, online language learning, collaborative writing, videoconferencing, second language speaking, behavioral intention, technology-enhanced language learning, online learning, transformative learning

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