Int. J. Technology Enhanced Learning, Vol. 8, Nos. 3/4, 2016 253 Copyright © 2016 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. Moodle my style: e-learning improves attributional style for cancer-diagnosed children Giovanna Berizzi* Doctoral Programme in Reproduction and Developmental Sciences, University of Trieste, Italy Fax: +39-075-585-4903 Email: giovannaberizzi@gmail.com *Corresponding author Giulio Andrea Zanazzo Department of Paediatric Heamatology-Oncology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Trieste, Italy Email: giulioandrea.zanazzo@burlo.trieste.it Michele Capurso Department of Philosophy, Social & Human Sciences and Education, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy Email: michele.capurso@unipg.it John Lawrence Dennis Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, Canada and Department of Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan and Department of Philosophy, Human and Social Sciences and Education, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy Email: j.lawrence.dennis@gmail.com Abstract: Metacognitive skills and a positive attributional style are extremely important for young cancer patients. The present research shows how attributional styles and metacognitive training via information and communication technologies (ICTs) can enhance a positive self-attributional style in young cancer patients. A quasi-experimental prospective study measured participant attribution style before and after metacognitive and attributional online training programs that last about six months. Results demonstrated a significant positive impact of training on metacognitive skills and attributional style. The program presented expands knowledge on the prevention of negative cognitive long-term side effects associated with the treatment of children with cancer.