Carita Kiili|Donald J. Leu|Jukka Utriainen|Julie Coiro|Laura Kanniainen|Asko Tolvanen|Kaisa Lohvansuu|Paavo H.T. Leppänen
Reading to Learn From Online Information: Modeling the Factor Structure
University of Oslo|University of Connecticut|University of Jyväskylä|University of Rhode Island|University of Jyväskylä|University of Jyväskylä|University of Jyväskylä|University of Jyväskylä
identifying factor structure online reading learn important development theory assessment instruction traditional comprehension models developed offline reading study used online reading determine optimal factor structure modeling online research comprehension among 426 sixth graders ages 12 13 confirmatory factor analysis employed evaluate assessment online research comprehension based widely referenced theoretical model student performance reflected theoretical constructs model several additional constructs appeared resulting sixfactor model locating information search engine b questioning credibility information c confirming credibility information identifying main ideas single online resource e synthesizing information across multiple online resources f communicating justified sourcebased position findings discussed terms theory assessment instruction