Diversity in online learners: Searching for differences that may matter

Maggie Hartnett, Madhumita Bhattacharya, Jon Dron

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    Abstract

    Online learning environments increasingly provide opportunities for interaction with and among individuals from diverse cultures. The more we acknowledge and understand the nature of diversity amongst online learners, the greater the opportunity to build effective, supportive learning environments for all. Given the almost limitless diversity between individuals an important first step is to identify dimensions that may affect the online learning experience. This paper provides a preliminary study to identify relevant diversity dimensions based on a review of the literature. It is intended to inform future research to derive principles of instructional design for creating effective online learning environments.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings - The 7th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2007
    Pages899-900
    Number of pages2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    Event7th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2007 - Niigata, Japan
    Duration: 18 Jul. 200720 Jul. 2007

    Publication series

    NameProceedings - The 7th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2007

    Conference

    Conference7th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2007
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityNiigata
    Period18/07/0720/07/07

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