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Socioeconomics, Diversity, and the Politics of Online Education. Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning (AMDL) Book Series. Premier Reference Source
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Setzekorn, Kristina, Ed.; Patnayakuni, Nainika, Ed.; Burton, Tina, Ed. – IGI Global, 2020
Education has until recently promoted social mobility, broad economic growth, and democracy. However, modern universities direct policy and resources toward criteria that exacerbate income inequality and reduce social mobility. Online education can make education more socially, geographically, temporally, and financially accessible, impacting the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Online Courses, Distance Education, Educational Technology
Gender Differences and Computing: Students' Assessment of Societal Influences.
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Kwan, Stephen K.; And Others – Education and Computing, 1985
Reports results of a study which examined students' assessment of societal influences on their participation in computing. Gender differences in attitudes toward three factors are discussed: computing as male dominated, influence of significant others, and negative attitudes associated with computing and career aspirations. Students, especially…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Computer Science Education, Equal Education, Females
Why Do Female Students Tend to Avoid Computer Studies?
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Durndell, A. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1990
Discussed are the results of a questionnaire which concerned students' course choices and why students chose not to study computing. The lack of human orientation, mathematical ability, and lack of computer contact in secondary schools are identified. (KR)
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Career Planning, Computer Literacy, Computer Science
Inequities in Computer Education Due to Gender, Race, and Socioeconomic Status.
Urban, Cynthia M. – 1986
Recent reports have revealed that inequalities exist between males and females, racial minorities and whites, and rich and poor in accessibility to and use of computers. This study reviews the research in the field of computer-based education to determine the extent of and reasons for these inequities. The annotated research articles are arranged…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Discrimination