Gender and Communication
In Topic 7-A, we looked at communication from the broad perspective of culture. In this topic, we will narrow our focus to the subject of gender. On the issue of gender and online communication, the research spans multiple viewpoints. Therefore, your activity for this topic involves supporting your position with research. This activity will let us examine the issue from multiple perspectives.
Reading
- Dominant or Different? Gender issues in Computer Supported Learning (PDF) Focus especially on the Summary of Discussion and Conclusions section, beginning on the bottom of p.26 (PDF p. 13).
- Gender Issues in Online Communities
- Gender Differences in CMC: Findings and Implications
Resources
Key Information
Activities
- Activity 7-B-1: Gender in Online Learning
