Investigating Student’s Cognitive Engagement, Motivation and Cognitive Retention in Learning Management System

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https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v17i09.29727

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learning analytics, online learning, inquiry-based learning, learning management system

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Online learning has grown significantly in recent years, due to the proliferation of online courses offered by universities. As a result, pedagogical guidance is critical for improving teaching quality in an online learning environment. In this study, Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) activities were developed with the aim of increasing students' cognitive engagement, cognitive retention, and motivation to learn. This study also investigated the effects of the IBL pedagogical method on student performance. A pre-experimental study was conducted with 16 undergraduate students enrolled on a Multimedia Design and Human Computer Interaction course. Learning Analytics (LA) was used to retrieve research data from a Learning Management System (LMS) online discussion forum, and the data was then analyzed using content analysis and data mining analysis. According to the findings, students perceived a higher rate of low-level cognitive engagement but, interestingly, a high level of cognitive retention and motivation. Meanwhile, a significant relationship was observed between students' cognitive engagement, motivation and cognitive retention.

Author Biographies

Nur Hanis Amin Husni, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Nur Hanis Amin Husni received the Bachelor Degree in Human Sciences (English Language and Literature) from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia and the Master degree in Education Technology from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Dr. Nurul Farhana, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Nurul Farhana Jumaat (Member, IEEE) received the bachelor degree in Information Technology from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, M.Ed and Ph.D degree in Educational Technology from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She has been serving with the School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UTM since 2015. She is actively involve in research that mainly focus on online learning, instructional technology and technology enhanced learning. To date, she has secured seven research grants, including over 30 research grants as co-investigator.

Zaidatun Tasir, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Zaidatun Tasir is a Professor at the School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UTM. Her research interests include educational technology, computers and education, learning analytics, and education 4.0. She has published more than 100 research articles related to the mentioned areas in journals such as Computers & Education, Educational Technology Research and Development, Journal of Educational Technology & Society, Journal of Educational Research Computing, among others. Presently, she is an Editor-in-Chief of Innovative Teaching and Learning Journal (ITLJ) and The International Journal of Education and Learning (IJELE).

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2022-05-10

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Amin Husni, N. H., Jumaat, N. F., & Tasir, Z. (2022). Investigating Student’s Cognitive Engagement, Motivation and Cognitive Retention in Learning Management System. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 17(09), pp. 184–200. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v17i09.29727

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