Attitude toward Online Learning: A Study of Tribal Undergraduate Students Residing in Rural Areas of Kashmir Valley

Author(s): Sajad Ahmad Mir and Shams Kamal Anjum

Abstract:

The present study intended to investigate attitude towards online learning (ATOL) of tribal students pursuing their undergraduate courses at rural degree colleges of Kashmir Valley. Initially, 199 questionnaires related to ATOL were distributed to respondents (92 male and 107 female) through randomization, of which 3.01% questionnaires were received back with half filled. As a result, only 193 usable questionnaires (90 from males and 103 from females) were selected for statistical analysis. Percentage analysis identified a majority of students with moderate ATOL, and differential analysis connoted a significant difference on ATOL between tribal male and female undergraduate students residing in rural areas of Kashmir Valley. Gender digital divide found in the study needs to be discouraged. In light of its major findings, the study offers suggestions for developing e-learning environments.

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