Boosting Students' Engagement with Web-Based Assessment Platforms: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

Authors

Mohammad I. Merhi, Indiana University South BendFollow
Alex Meisami, Indiana University South Bend, USAFollow

Abstract

We examine the connection between technology components, student motivation, and engagement with Web-based assessment platforms. Technology components include feedback, functionality, and response. We built a research model on the motivational technology model as the overarching theory for our investigation. We collected data from 313 undergraduate business students from one Midwestern American institution and analyzed it using CB-SEM. The findings indicate that technology-related factors influence individuals’ motivation (namely, competence and autonomy), which, in turn, impacts engagement. We discuss the results and their implications for research and practice. Additionally, we address the limitations and identify future research opportunities.

DOI

10.17705/1thci.00205

Recommended Citation

Merhi, M. I., & Meisami, A. (2024). Boosting Students' Engagement with Web-Based Assessment Platforms: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective. AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction, 16(2), 216-236. https://doi.org/10.17705/1thci.00205
DOI: 10.17705/1thci.00205