The Effect of E-Learning Styles on Online Learning

Abstract

In this study, students’ e-learning styles (ELS) and attitudes towards online learning were examined.Besides, it was also aimed to reveal the relationship between students’ ELS and their attitudes towards online learning.Another of the main aims of the study is; the aim of this study is to explain the effect of university students’ e-learning styles on their attitudes towards online learning. In the study designed with the relational survey model, the population consisted of 19.879 university students. The sample consisted of 727 students. “E-Learning Styles Scale”, “Online Learning Attitude Scale,” and “Student Information Form” were used as data collection tools. Parametric analysis techniques were applied because it was determined that the data met the prerequisites of parametric analysis after the validity and reliability studies. In the study, it was concluded that students’ attitudes towards online learning were at a moderate level. It has been determined that there is a positive, significant, low-level relationship between the ELS of the students and their attitudes towards online learning. It was concluded that the ELS of the students affected their attitudes towards online learning positively and that the ELS of the students explained 8% of the level of their attitude towards online learning. In the study, some suggestions were presented in order to contribute to education stakeholders.