A Grounded Theory Exploration of Factors Igniting Students’ Passion for Learning via Digital Platforms
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Passion, Digital Platforms, Grounded TheoryAbstract
Recently, digital platforms have emerged as a fundamental educational tool, but their efficiency largely depends on their ability to ignite students' passion for learning. Based on this, the current research aimed to identify the factors through which digital platforms can ignite students' passion for learning via digital platforms. A qualitative approach was adopted, using grounded theory, to identify the key factors that can serve as theoretical foundations for igniting students' passion for learning via digital platforms. The participants in the research were teachers and students, totaling (12) participants, comprising (6) teachers and (6) students in order to reach deep insights that identify the factors affecting and reinforcing students' passion across platforms. The results reached three main factors that can be trusted as foundations for igniting students' passion across educational platforms. These factors were: digital incentives, ongoing support, and control and customization. These outcomes lead to the development of theories related to igniting students' passion. The current results also enhance practical practices that ensure the success of educational platforms in developing environments that stimulate students' passion.
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