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Instructional Technology And Self-Directed Learning For Students' Academic Success, Vincent Demetrious Wiggins
Instructional Technology And Self-Directed Learning For Students' Academic Success, Vincent Demetrious Wiggins
College of Education Theses and Dissertations
Student achievement in the public education system of the United States is ranked substantially lower compared to other countries. One of the initiated goals proposed by the United States government is to increase the number of college graduates by partnering with community colleges (Office of the Press Secretary, 2015). Community colleges are open enrollment institutions, which often assist students described as at-risk. To serve the community college population of students, special curricular strategies have been implemented.
One tool identified for meeting the goal of increasing college graduation for the population of students at-risk is utilization of instructional technology. Instructional technology, …
Supporting Adult Learners' Metacognitive Development With A Sociotechnical System, Kathryn Wozniak
Supporting Adult Learners' Metacognitive Development With A Sociotechnical System, Kathryn Wozniak
College of Computing and Digital Media Dissertations
Metacognition is defined as thinking about and reflecting on one's cognitive processes. In learning contexts, strong metacognition leads to retention, academic success, and deep learning. While we know a lot about the metacognition of learners in grades K-12 and college, there are limited studies on adult learners' (24 and older) metacognitive awareness, how to support it, or the role technology can play, particularly since e-learning is quickly becoming the central mode of learning for adult learners. Thus, I have the following motivating research question: How can we support adult learners' metacognitive development in e-learning environments?
To better understand adult learners' …