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Attitudes Toward Online Communications In Open And Distance Learning

İrem Erdem AYDIN
Pages
333–346
Publication Date
2012-12-01
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On the other hand, the study supported the literature about the affect of the students’ computer experience and their attitudes toward online communication in ODL.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This article intended to reveal the results of a survey study in which the students’ attitudes toward online communication in open and distance learning were investigated.
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Key Findings & Data:A total of 626 subjects participated in the study and ‘Online Communication Attitude Scale’, developed by Ledbetter, was adapted as the data collection instrument.
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⚙️Variables:Online Communication · Attitudes · Open And Distance Learning

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This article intended to reveal the results of a survey study in which the students’ attitudes toward online communication in open and distance learning were investigated. In the study, affects of the students’ gender and computer experience on their attitudes were also examined. A total of 626 subjects participated in the study and ‘Online Communication Attitude Scale’, developed by Ledbetter, was adapted as the data collection instrument. Mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance and Tukey HSD tests were used to analyze the data gathered. The results of the study indicated that students have in general positive attitudes toward online communication in ODL. Also, it showed that there is a significant difference in ‘miscommunication’, ‘social connection’ and ‘ease’ dimensions of online communication between the males and the female students. The female students see online environments as open to communication errors. On the other hand, the study supported the literature about the affect of the students’ computer experience and their attitudes toward online communication in ODL.

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AYDIN, İ. E. (2012). Attitudes Toward Online Communications In Open And Distance Learning. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, Cilt: 13 - Sayı: 4, 333–346. https://ajindex.com/articles/140608

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