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This paper explores issues in relating to women’s use of the Internet for both formal and informal learning purposes. It outlines research that illustrates the gendered nature of online communication and the ways in which such communication can inhibit participation and learning for women using email discussion groups on the Internet. The paper discusses the findings of some research investigating what enables and constrains learning through email discussion groups. Differences in communication patterns between men and women were found, as well as differences in the ways in which email discussion groups manage challenge, and thus learning. Suggestions are offered for email-list owners, moderators and facilitators of Online learning environments.
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Owen, C. (2000). Women in Computer-Mediated Discussions. In: Balka, E., Smith, R. (eds) Women, Work and Computerization. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 44. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35509-2_22
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