Chi-Jung Sui, Miao-Hsuan Yen, Chun-Yen Chang
This study examined the effects of a technology-enhanced intervention on the self-regulation of 262 eighth-grade students, employing information and communication technology (ICT) and web-based self-assessment tools set against science learning. The data were analyzed using Bayesian structural equation modeling to unravel the intricate relationships between self-regulation, self-efficacy, perceptions of ICT, and self-assessment tools. Our research findings underscored the direct and indirect impacts of self-efficacy, perceived ease of use, and perceived use of technology on self-regulation. The results revealed the predictive power of self-assessment tools in determining self-regulation outcomes, underlining the potential of technology-enhanced self-regulated learning environments. The study posited the necessity to transcend mere technology incorporation and to emphasize the inclusion of monitoring strategies explicitly designed to augment self-regulation. Interestingly, self-efficacy appeared to indirectly influence self-regulation outcomes through perceived the use of technology rather than direct influence. Analytically, this research indicated that Bayesian estimation could offer a more comprehensive insight into structural equation modeling by assessing the estimates’ uncertainty. This research substantially contributes to comprehending the influence of technology-enhanced environments on students’ self-regulated learning, stressing the importance of constructing practical tools explicitly designed to cultivate self-regulation. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
Graduate Institute of Science Education, National Taiwan Normal University, 88, Section 4, Ting-Jou Rd., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan; Department of Earth Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, 88, Section 4, Ting-Jou Rd., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan; Science Education Center, National Taiwan Normal University, 88, Section 4, Ting-Jou Rd., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan; Department of Biology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jl. Cakrawala No.5, Sumbersari, Kec. Lowokwaru, Malang City, 65145, Indonesia