The IRMA Community
Newsletters
Research IRM
Click a keyword to search titles using our InfoSci-OnDemand powered search:
|
Individual Differences in Web-Based Learning
Abstract
As the Web becomes as an important means to disseminate information, a growing number of education settings are developing Web-based learning (WBL). Unlike traditional computer-based instructional programs, WBL systems are used by a diverse population of learners, in terms of their background, skills, and needs (Chen & Macredie, 2004). Therefore, individual differences are becoming an important consideration. In the past decade, many studies have found that individual differences have significant effects on WBL. In particular, gender differences (e.g., Roy & Chi, 2003), prior knowledge (e.g., Calisir & Gurel, 2003), to cognitive styles (e.g., Chen & Macredie, 2004) are the most critical individual differences elements. In this vein, this article will present a comprehensive review on their influences on Web-based learning. The reader of this article is expected to get an overview of the state of the art research associated with these individual differences elements.
Related Content
Jessica A. Manzone, Julia L. Nyberg.
© 2024.
22 pages.
|
Angela Marie Novak, Brittany N. Anderson.
© 2024.
27 pages.
|
Lucy K. Hunt, Erin Yoshida-Ehrmann.
© 2024.
20 pages.
|
Angela Marie Novak.
© 2024.
36 pages.
|
Lynne F. Henwood.
© 2024.
19 pages.
|
Sean Doyle.
© 2024.
20 pages.
|
Nyree D. Clark.
© 2024.
26 pages.
|
|
|