Sociodemographic Characteristics of Learners and Participation in Computer Conferencing.

McLean, Scott; Morrison, Dirk

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ERIC Number: EJ631252

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Publication Date: 2000

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Sociodemographic Characteristics of Learners and Participation in Computer Conferencing.

McLean, Scott; Morrison, Dirk

Journal of Distance Education, v15 n2 p17-36 Fall 2000

Explores the relationship between learners' sociodemographic characteristics and their level of participation in computer conferencing. Discusses six variables: sex, age, education level, occupation, residence in urban or rural areas, and region of residence in Canada; and suggests implications for the design and facilitation of computer conferences. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Demography, Educational Background, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Instructional Design, Occupations, Predictor Variables, Rural Population, Student Characteristics, Student Participation, Tables (Data), Teleconferencing, Urban Population

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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