ERIC Number: EJ1136138
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Jan
Pages: 22
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ISSN: EISSN-1931-4744
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Student Attitudes and Approaches to Online Homework
Doorn, David J.; Janssen, Susan; O'Brien, Maureen
International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, v4 n1 Article 5 Jan 2010
Over the past two decades there has been increasing movement toward the use of computers and the internet in conjunction with many courses across the educational spectrum. In addition to having consequences for course delivery, both inside and outside of the classroom, this movement has had an impact on the coursework that is required of students. In this study we consider the use of online homework as an alternative to the traditional medium of pencil and paper. Surveys were conducted to gather data on students' attitudes and practices related to online homework, and these data have been linked to course outcomes. In this paper we present the survey results and examine relationships between student characteristics, study behaviors, and the perceived benefits of online homework systems. In general we find a positive reaction to the use of online homework, with little variance across the particular platforms being used.
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Homework, Student Surveys, Study Habits, Student Characteristics, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, College Students, Internet, Grades (Scholastic), Tests, Scores, Student Motivation, Individual Differences
Centers for Teaching & Technology at Georgia Southern University. IJ-SoTL, Georgia Southern University, Henderson Library 1301, Statesboro, GA 30460. e-mail: sotlij@georgiasouthern.edu; Web site: http://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/ij-sotl/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota
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