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Social Differences
Differential Factor
Behavioral Attitude affecting Learner-Learner Interactions
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They display more socio-emotional behavior, non-aggressive strategies and a stronger compliance
concerning others' differentiations.
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They usually perform better than males in mixed-gender online courses.
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They demonstrate a more positive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration tasks.
Females
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In dialogues, they tend to be more punctual and use frequently apologies, questions, personal orientation
and support.
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Analysis of written dialogue in computer mediated communication systems revealed that female groups
write more massages per student than male groups.
Gender Differences
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They have lower conidence with IT applications.
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They are associated with aggressive and active strategies.
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In dialogues, they use language with strong assertions, self-promotion, challenges and sarcasm.
Males
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According to some studies males were as likely as females in using supportive modes of communication
in collectivistic countries.
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They are more conident about using technology.
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Individuals are being hurt and demonstrate negativism, unwillingness in participation and abstention to
any collaborative task.
Present
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The team coherence is damaged and the whole learning procedure fails.
Ethnic-Racial, Economic-Class
Discrimination
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There is a sense of equal confrontation among the participants resulting in an increase of involvement in
the learning procedure and in satisfactory collaboration terms.
Not present
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The learners become acquainted with other cultures and ind the courage to challenge stereotypes and
appreciate others.
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The learners form a harmonious, democratic educational environment that supports cultural pluralism.
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Team members will correspond better in learning tasks.
Taken under consideration
Age Differences (when prior
educational background and
technology adequacy are
not at the same level among
individuals)
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Team members may feel more comfortable with each other.
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Team coherence will be jeopardized.
Not taken under
consideration
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Many dificulties will occur concerning the achievement of a learning task.
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Both younger and older learners with the same educational background, ind that participating in an age
diverse group is a positive experience.
Age Differences (when prior educational background and
technology adequacy are at the same level among individuals)
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Older learners fear failure, more than younger learners.
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Older learners are less conident in using information and communication technologies.
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It is common for older learners to challenge teachers on the information that they give.
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Older learners and in particular adults have a lot of maturity regarding their studies.
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