On the development of blockchain-based learning management system as a metacognitive tool to support self-regulation learning in online higher education

• Published in: Interactive learning environments 2023-07, Vol.31 (5), p.3148-3171
• Main Authors: Saadati, Zohreh, Zeki, Canan Perkan, Vatankhah Barenji, Reza
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adaptive learning; Blockchain; blockchain technology; CAI; Collaboration; collaborative learning; Computer assisted instruction; Content analysis; Cooperation; Distance learning; Electronic Learning; English Instruction; Goal Orientation; Graduate Students; Higher Education; Intervention; learning management system; Learning Management Systems; Learning Processes; Management Systems; Metacognition; metacognitive tools; Monetary Systems; Programming; Reflection; Scaffolding; Self Management; Self regulation; Skill Development; Technology
• ISSN: 1049-4820; 1744-5191
• DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2021.1920429

The study of online higher education learning and academic achievement has increasingly emphasized self-regulated learning (SRL). Few studies so far have investigated the blockchain-based learning management system (LMS) and adaptive SRL intervention in online higher education. This paper aimed to develop a blockchain-enabled LMS as a metacognitive tool in online higher education with SRL adaptive intervention (AI) to improve planning, monitoring, collaboration, zone of proximal development (ZPD), scaffolding, and reflection towards self-regulation development and learning achievement. To do that, based on the benchmark data of 33 English Language Teaching (ELT) Master of Art (MA) students, the blockchain-based LMS is developed that provided three phases of planning, action, and reflection SRL AI throughout the online programme. Data were collected quantitatively by utilizing SRL pre - and post-test questionnaire which were analysed along the t-test and qualitatively by adopting reflective essays which were analysed through the content analysis method. The findings of the study revealed that the blockchain-based SRL intervention online programme had provided opportunities for MA candidates to develop their SRL skills in realistic goal setting, and their self-monitoring, self-reflection, self-awareness through coaching/judging, ZPD, and collaboration.