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Tools designed to support self-regulated learning in online learning environments: A systematic review

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Alvarez, Ronald Perez, Jivet, Ioana, Perez-Sanagustin, Mar, Scheffel, Maren, Verbert, Katrien·2022·IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies

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Self-regulated learning (SRL) is a crucial higher-order skill required by learners of the 21st century, who will need to become lifelong learners to adapt to the continually changing environments. Literature provides examples of tools for scaffolding SRL in online environments. In this article, we provide the state-of-the-art concerning tools that support SRL in terms of theoretical models underpinning development, supported SRL processes, tool functionalities, used data and visualizations. We reviewed 42 articles published between 2008 and 2020, including information from 25 tools designed to support SRL. Our findings indicate that: 1) many of the studies do not explicitly specify the SRL theoretical model used to guide the design process of the tool; 2) goal setting, monitoring, and self-evaluation are the most prevalent SRL processes supported through functionalities, such as content navigation, user input forms, collaboration features, and recommendations; 3) the relationship between tool functionalities and SRL processes are rarely described; and 4) few tools assess the impact on learners’ SRL process and learning performance. Finally, we highlight some lessons learned that might contribute to implementing future tools that support learners’ SRL processes.

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Authors
Alvarez, R. P., Jivet, I., Perez-Sanagustin, M., Scheffel, M., & Verbert, K.
Affiliations
  • Department of Business Computer Science, Universidad de Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  • Goethe University Frankfurt (DE)
  • Institute de Recherce Informatique de Toulouse, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
  • Ruhr University Bochum (DE)
  • KU Leuven (BE)
Venue
IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies
Published
2022-08-01
Volume
15
Issue
4
Pages
508-522
ISSN
  • 1939-1382 (ISSN-L)
  • 2372-0050
OpenAlex
W4290711772
Cited by
81
References
74
Citations by year
2026: 24 · 2025: 21 · 2024: 21 · 2023: 14 · 2022: 1
FWCI
2.92
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies (publishedVersion)
  • Lirias (KU Leuven) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • HAL (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
  • FONDECYT (11150231)
  • LALA (586120-EPP-1-2017-1-ES-EPPKA2-CBHEJP)
  • CONICYT (2017/21170467)
  • Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (G0C9515N)
  • KU Leuven Research Council (STG/14/019)
  • ANR LASER (156322)
  • PROF-XXI
  • European Commission (609767-EPP-1-2019-1-ES-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Social Sciences › Education › Online and Blended Learning
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
Keywords
student self-regulation, virtual learning environments, learning support tools, scaffolding, goal setting, self-monitoring, self-assessment, tool design, learning performance, lifelong learning

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