The effects of personality factors on participation in online learning

Abstract

General TermsThe e-learning is a new approach in higher education and the market is increasing. Multimedialearning environments have led to the development of a new pedagogy in online courses. Research in human factor provides a possible explanation for the performance in e-learning environment. Individuals' personality factors can affect their performance in online learning. The study examined whether personality types as measured by the Myers Briggs Type Indicator influence participation in online asynchronous discussion. The results of the study suggested personality factors have no impact on participation. However, students with introverted, intuition, thinking, and judging for each dichotomous personality got higher means of participation.