Does Interactivity Matter for Females to Learn Computer Skills On-line

Abstract:- The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of level-of-interactivity of e-learning courseware on e-learners ’ achievement while learning computer graphics skills on-line. One hundred and twenty one e-learners participated in this study. The effects of interactivity and gender on e-learners’ performance were examined. A significant interactivity-gender interaction was found on participants ’ e-learning performance. The results indicated that (a) under the high-interactivity mode, male and female learners performed equally, but while under the low-interactivity mode, male outperformed female learners; (b) male learners performed equally under the high-interactivity mode and the low-interactivity mode, female learners, however, performed better while under the high-interactivity mode. It was concluded that e-learning courseware with high of interactivity will compensate for female learners ’ gender differences and best fit their learning needs