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

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.