%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