Version 1
: Received: 27 July 2023 / Approved: 28 July 2023 / Online: 28 July 2023 (10:26:05 CEST)
Version 2
: Received: 23 December 2023 / Approved: 25 December 2023 / Online: 26 December 2023 (03:01:36 CET)
How to cite:
Mutawa, A. A Study of College Students’ Experience in Online Learning with Gender Differences. Preprints2023, 2023071985. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1985.v2
Mutawa, A. A Study of College Students’ Experience in Online Learning with Gender Differences. Preprints 2023, 2023071985. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1985.v2
Mutawa, A. A Study of College Students’ Experience in Online Learning with Gender Differences. Preprints2023, 2023071985. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1985.v2
APA Style
Mutawa, A. (2023). A Study of College Students’ Experience in Online Learning with Gender Differences. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1985.v2
Chicago/Turabian Style
Mutawa, A. 2023 "A Study of College Students’ Experience in Online Learning with Gender Differences" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1985.v2
Abstract
Educational institutions worldwide have adopted e-learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this shift to online learning (OL) has presented challenges for students and teachers, it has also sparked innovative educational approaches. This study investigates college students' perceptions regarding OL, specifically focusing on gender differences in the experience with OL A quantitative survey gathered information from distinct college students in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations who experienced OL during the pandemic. The survey included questions related to satisfaction with OL and specific aspects such as course content delivery, interaction with instructors, behavioral changes, and challenges with OL. Male and female student OL experience was compared statistically. The results conclude that male students are more satisfied than female students. Students struggled with internet connection, OL adaptation, focus, and workload during OL. Understanding these gender differences in students' satisfaction with OL is crucial for educators and institutions as they strive to optimize the effectiveness of e-learning strategies. By recognizing and addressing male and female students' unique needs and challenges, educational institutions can enhance the overall educational experience during times of crisis and beyond.
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Commenter: A. Mutawa
Commenter's Conflict of Interests: Author