Moodle my style: e-learning improves attributional style for cancer-diagnosed children. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berizzi, Giovanna; Zanazzo, Giulio Andrea; Capurso, Michele; Dennis, John Lawrence
• Is Part Of: International journal of technology enhanced learning. Volume 8:Number 3/4(2016)
• Page Start: 253
• Page End: 263
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: attribution styles -- metacognitive skills -- Moodle -- VLE -- virtual learning environments -- e-learning -- electronic learning -- online learning -- cancer-diagnosed children -- young cancer patients -- ICT -- cancer treatment; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Education -- Effect of technological innovations on -- Periodicals; Web-based instruction -- Periodicals; Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; 371.3305
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-5255

Abstract

Metacognitive skills and a positive attributional style are extremely important for young cancer patients. The present research shows how attributional styles and metacognitive training via information and communication technologies (ICTs) can enhance a positive self-attributional style in young cancer patients. A quasi-experimental prospective study measured participant attribution style before and after metacognitive and attributional online training programs that last about six months. Results demonstrated a significant positive impact of training on metacognitive skills and attributional style. The program presented expands knowledge on the prevention of negative cognitive long-term side effects associated with the treatment of children with cancer.