The Effects of Motivation, Technology, and Satisfaction on Student Achievement in Face-to-Face and Online Classes

• In Event: 49.069 - Online Teaching and Learning SIG Paper Session 2

Abstract

Demand for online learning has increased in recent years. However, some students appear to have difficulties with online education resulting in lack of completion. The study utilized a quantitative approach. The factors of achievement and demographics were compared for face-to-face and online students. Multiple regressions and ANCOVA were performed to analyze the data while controlling age and gender to reveal any significant differences between groups. Multiple regression findings indicated that age and gender were predictors of student achievement in face-to-face college algebra courses at a college in south Texas. In the equivalent college algebra online courses, neither Age nor Gender impacted students’ grade. ANCOVA showed that the average grade of face-to-face students was higher than that of online students.

Authors

• Hanan Amro, South Texas College

• Marie-Anne Mundy, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

• Lori Kupczynski, Texas A&M University - Kingsville