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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.
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Sui, CJ., Yen, MH. & Chang, CY. Investigating effects of perceived technology-enhanced environment on self-regulated learning. Educ Inf Technol 29, 161–183 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-12270-x
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