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A study of factors contributing to late submission of course work

Lubega, J.T. and Williams, S. (2006) A study of factors contributing to late submission of course work. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-learning (EURODL).

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Abstract/Summary

This case study uses log-linear modelling to investigate the interrelationships between factors that may contribute to the late submission of coursework by undergraduate students. A class of 86 computing students are considered. These students were exposed to traditional teaching methods supported by e-learning via a Managed Learning Environment (MLE). The MLE warehouses detailed data about student usage of the various areas of the environment, which can be used to interpret the approach taken to learning. The study investigates the interrelationship between these factors with the information as to whether the student handed in their course work on time or whether they were late. The results from the log-linear modelling technique show that there is an interaction between participating in Discussions within the MLE and the timely submission of course work, indicating that participants are more likely to hand in on time, than those students who do not participate.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Science
ID Code:15316
Uncontrolled Keywords:MLE, Log-linear modelling, Data mining, Learning Process

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