Chapter 19 Mental Fatigue in Online Learning

Designing Mentally Friendly Learning Environments

In: Handbook of Research in Online Learning
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Abstract

Online learning can be challenging for students and several factors can lead to mental fatigue. This chapter examines the sources of mental fatigue in online learning environments and how the design of online learning environments and the implementation of a variety of instructional techniques can help minimize mental fatigue and create a more mentally friendly learning environment for students. The chapter begins by discussing the nature of mental fatigue and its potential impact on student learning. It then identifies a set of factors that can contribute to mental fatigue in online learning environments and offers strategies that can be used to minimize mental fatigue in online learning environments. The chapter concludes by discussing the importance of mental fatigue in online learning and the need for further research on this topic.

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Front Matter
Chapter 1 Lessons Learned in Conducting a Systematic Review in Online Learning
Chapter 2 The Study of Adult Learners in Distance Education
Chapter 3 Theories and Models to Frame, Inform, and Stimulate Online Learning
Chapter 4 What We Know about Online Teacher Education
Chapter 5 A Responsive, Consultative Professional Development Model for Online Engagement
Chapter 6 Active Learning by Design
Chapter 7 An Integrative Review of Adult Learners’ Informal Learning in Online Settings
Chapter 8 Metatextual Dimensions of Multimodal Literacy Engagement
Chapter 9 21 Years of Worldwide Learning Online
Chapter 10 A Critical Review of Two Automated Adaptive Teaching Systems in Mathematics and Chemistry
Chapter 11 Automated Analysis and Visualization of Online Learning Experiences and Engagement
Chapter 12 Evidence-based Practices for Developing a Community of Inquiry
Chapter 13 Pre-service Teachers’ Preparation for Teaching Online
Chapter 14 Micro Investment, Big Reward
Chapter 15 Selecting Media and Methods to Facilitate Blended Learning
Chapter 16 The Impact of Digital Learning on Racially Minoritized and Poverty-Affected College Students
Chapter 17 Remote Academic Advising for Colleges and Universities
Chapter 18 Online Mentoring in the Digital Age
Chapter 20 Analysis of Patterns in Time for Evaluating Online Instruction
Chapter 21 The Difference between Emergency Remote Teaching and Online Learning
Chapter 22 Exploring the Impact of E-Texts on Student Learning in Online Education
Chapter 23 Supporting AI-Enhanced Active Online Learning Experiences
Chapter 24 Student Perceptions of Learning with Instructional AI Assistance in Online Discussions
Chapter 25 Gamification for Higher Education Applications
Chapter 26 Developing a Quality Assurance Approach for an Online Professional Military Education Institution
Chapter 27 Skills for Student Success in Online Learning
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