Development and validation of the Online Learner Anxiety Scale (OLAS)

• In Event: DDL- Online Learner Characteristics (h)

Short Description

The purpose of this research was to design, develop, and provide preliminary validity and reliability evidence of Online Learner Anxiety Scale (OLAS) with undergraduate students. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, internal consistency reliability, exploratory factor analysis, and correlational analysis. The OLAS was found to be a valid and reliable scale to measure online learning anxiety among undergraduate students. The presentation will provide an overview of the scale and interpretations of the meaning.

Authors

• Presenter: Albert Dieter Ritzhaupt, University of Florida

• Presenter: Muhammad Shahroze Rehman, University of Florida

• Contributor: Anne Corinne Huggins, University of Florida

• Presenter: Matthew L Wilson, Kennesaw State University

• Contributor: Krista Ruggles, Utah Valley University