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Atika Qazi1, Najmul Hasan2, Olusola Abayomi-Alli3
1Center for lifelong learning, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei.
Education and Information Technologies
|October 26, 2021
Summary
This review found no significant gender differences in information and communication technology (ICT) use and skills for learning. Further research is needed to explore these nuances in technology education.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Information and communication technology (ICT) is integral to modern life and education, yet individual differences in its use and skills persist.
- Understanding gender differences in ICT engagement is crucial for equitable educational technology integration and policy development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze gender differences in the use of and skills related to information and communication technology (ICT) for learning.
- To quantify potential gender disparities in ICT use and skills through a meta-analysis of empirical studies.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a comprehensive systematic literature search across eight journal databases, applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Included 42 peer-reviewed empirical publications and conference proceedings published between 2006 and 2020.
- Performed a random-effects meta-analysis on a subsample of studies to assess the effect size of gender differences in ICT use and skills.
Main Results:
- A small, positive, but statistically non-significant effect size (g = 0.17) was observed, favoring boys in ICT use and skills.
- The findings suggest a lack of substantial gender disparity in ICT engagement for learning based on the reviewed literature.
- The current evidence base requires expansion through larger meta-analyses with diverse ICT measures and study samples.
Conclusions:
- While a slight trend favoring boys was noted, significant gender differences in ICT use and skills for learning were not conclusively established.
- Addressing concerns regarding ICT skills and promoting equitable use requires collaborative efforts and informed policy-making.
- Future research should focus on broader ICT measures and diverse populations to provide a more comprehensive understanding of gender dynamics in educational technology.
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