Applying persuasive techniques in an online learning environment: A mixed-method study

Lakshmi Krishnamoorthy; Zahira Merchant

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Lakshmi Krishnamoorthy ¹ ^* , Zahira Merchant ¹

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¹ San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, USA^* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Persuasion is inherent to the instructional process. Instructions delivered through online programs do not always generate expected and consistent learning outcomes, and hence persuasion in online instructional design is even more critical. Through this mixed-method study, we aim to identify the most widely used persuasive design techniques, the challenges limiting their applications, and their implications. Furthermore, this paper discusses the recommendations of new persuasive techniques put forth by Instructional Designers.

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persuasive designs
mixed-method research design
online learning environment
challenges in applying persuasive design techniques
instructional/learning designers

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PEDAGOGICAL RES, Volume 8, Issue 2, April 2023, Article No: em0156

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Krishnamoorthy, L., & Merchant, Z. (2023). Applying persuasive techniques in an online learning environment: A mixed-method study. Pedagogical Research, 8(2), em0156. https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/12933

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Krishnamoorthy L, Merchant Z. Applying persuasive techniques in an online learning environment: A mixed-method study. PEDAGOGICAL RES. 2023;8(2):em0156. https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/12933

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Krishnamoorthy L, Merchant Z. Applying persuasive techniques in an online learning environment: A mixed-method study. PEDAGOGICAL RES. 2023;8(2), em0156. https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/12933

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Krishnamoorthy, Lakshmi, and Zahira Merchant. "Applying persuasive techniques in an online learning environment: A mixed-method study". Pedagogical Research 2023 8 no. 2 (2023): em0156. https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/12933

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Krishnamoorthy, Lakshmi et al. "Applying persuasive techniques in an online learning environment: A mixed-method study". Pedagogical Research, vol. 8, no. 2, 2023, em0156. https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/12933