Enhancing online college students' self-regulated learning and performance through self-assessments and commitment strategies

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Abstract

This study examines the impact of a combined self-assessment and commitment strategy intervention on college students' self-regulated learning (SRL) and academic performance in asynchronous online learning. Using an ex post facto control design, we compared students' performance and behavioral analytics across three course units in two consecutive years of a large online college course. Compared to the control group, the treatment group demonstrated sustained improvement in both course performance and learning behaviors. Our findings highlight the potential of integrating self-assessment and commitment strategies to enhance SRL and academic outcomes in online education. This research advances the understanding of sustained SRL interventions and offers practical insights for online educators seeking to improve student engagement and performance.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101033
JournalInternet and Higher Education
Volume67
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2025

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© 2025

Funding

This study was supported with the Igniting Research Collaborations grant by University of Kentucky Vice President for Research.

Funders
University of Kentucky

    Keywords

    • Commitment
    • Consistency
    • Learning analytics
    • Online learning
    • Procrastination
    • Self-assessment
    • Self-regulated learning
    • Self-regulation
    • Time management

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Education
    • Computer Science Applications
    • Computer Networks and Communications

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