%0 Journal Article %T The impact of a compulsory web-based course on preservice teachersĄŻ motivational profile %A THIERRY KARSENTI %J Review of Science, Mathematics and ICT Education %D 2007 %I Metaichmio Publications %X The goal of this research was to better understand the impact of the implementation of a compulsory Web-based course on preservice teacher motivation. Subjects were enrolled in a four-year teacher education program (n=429) in the province of Quebec (Canada). Our initial hypothesis was that the Web-based distance education course ¨C designed to promote self-determination, affiliation, and a sense of competence ¨C would positively impact the motivation of preservice teachers. Results presented are based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis. They demonstrate that a technologically rich learning environment can enhance motivation after only a few weeks. %K Motivation %K preservice teachers %K distance education %K on-line courses %K autonomy %U http://www.ecedu.upatras.gr/review/papers/1_1/1_1_25_48.pdf