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ERIC Number: EJ639664
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
Gender Differences and the Online Classroom: Male and Female College Students Evaluate Their Experiences.
Sullivan Patrick
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v25 n10 p805-818 Dec 2001
Reports that, based on a survey of 195 distance education students, significant differences were found between the way male and female students identified the strengths and weaknesses of the online environment. Also finds that online courses are of great value to nontraditional students, particularly female adult learners with children or family responsibilities. (Contains 34 references.) (AUTH)
Descriptors: Caregiver Role, Community Colleges, Computer Mediated Communication, Computers, Distance Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Technology, Females, Gender Issues, Internet, Males, Nontraditional Education, Online Courses, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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