What engages students in MetaL-FrOG?A Triarchy Perspective on Meta-cognitive Learning in Free Online Groups

Ng Sen Fa*, Firuz Hussin Hussin**
*,**Departmentof Curriculum &Instructional Technology ,Faculty of Education ,University Malaya,50603,Lembah Pantai.KualaLumpur,Malaysia
Periodicity:May - July'2008
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.2.1.353

Abstract

This paper presents the central ideas of a grounded theory research by the name of Triarchy Perspective on Metacognitive Learning in Free Online Groups, or “TriP on MetaL-FrOG” for short. The research setting was online learner community on the platform of Free Online Group web (FrOG) intended for post-graduate students. The research examined the phenomenon of learning engagement through FrOG portals. It was concluded that three factors contributed to MetaL-FrOG: Motivation, Cognitive Resources and Pro-learning Behaviors. Further analysis revealed these three components to be desired learning outcomes themselves.

Keywords

Collaborative Learning, Computer-Mediated Communication, Human-Computer Interface, Learning Communities, Media In Education, Teacher Education.

How to Cite this Article?

Ng Sen Fa and Firuz Hussin Hussin (2008). What engages students in MetaL-FrOG? A Triarchy Perspective on Meta-cognitive Learning in Free Online Groups. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 2(1), 10-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.2.1.353

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