Gender Similarity in the Use of and Attitudes About ALN in a University Setting

Authors

  • John C. Ory
  • Cheryl Bullock
  • Kristine Burnaska

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v1i1.1942

Keywords:

Gender Differences, ALN Use, ALN Attitudes, Evaluation

Abstract

This paper presents the results of an investigation of male and female student use of and attitudes about ALN after one year of implementation in a university setting. Results of the study revealed no significant gender differences.

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Published

2019-03-19

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (1997)

Section

Empirical Studies

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