The Impact of Student Age on Online Learning

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Perkins, G., Wellman, N. & Wellman, W. (2009). The Impact of Student Age on Online Learning. In I. Gibson et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (pp. 1071-1074). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2009
Charleston, SC, USA
March 2, 2009
ISBN 1-880094-67-3
  Ian Gibson, Roberta Weber, Karen McFerrin, Roger Carlsen & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Gerra Perkins, Nelda Wellman, Wendell Wellman, Northwestern State University, USA

Abstract

This study examined data from three online graduate-level courses within the College of Education. Through observation and analyses of emails, discussion board responses, and written work, it was found that older students have distinct differences from younger students in online learning. Three observations were made concerning the data, including the number of questions asked by older students about course content, the value of positive feedback and encouragement, and the connection between age and the type of references cited in written work. A review of related research supported these observations. This study makes specific recommendations for meeting the needs of online students, especially those who are less comfortable with technology.

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