Applying TEC-VARIETY to Motivate and Engage Learners for Online Learning Success.
Weichao Chen, Curtis J Bonk, John Sandars
Author Information
Weichao Chen: Dr. Chen : Assistant Director of Evaluation and Assessment Innovation, Division of Evaluation, Assessment, and Education Research, and Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Innovation and Technology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Dr. Bonk : Professor of Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University and Adjunct IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Bloomington, IN. Dr. Sandars : Professor of Medical Education at Edge Hill University Medical School, Ormskirk, United Kingdom. ORCID
ABSTRACT: Learner motivation plays an essential role in overcoming barriers to achieve online learning success. Many health professions educators, however, are not familiar with evidence-based motivational principles and techniques that tap into learners' inner resources to promote online learning success. The TEC-VARIETY (T-Tone; E-Encouragement; C-Curiosity; V-Variety; A-Autonomy; R-Relevance; I-Interactivity; E-Engagement; T-Tension; and Y-Yielding products) framework provides evidence-based principles and techniques that motivate and engage learners. Health professions educators can identify and assemble appropriate activities to motivate and engage online learners. Educators are encouraged to use Design-Based Research to guide their adoption of TEC-VARIETY and evaluation of outcomes.
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