Demographic information of participants
| Demographic item . | Distance-learning (N = 118) . | Full-time (N = 170) . |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| Female | 115 (97.5%) | 160 (94.1%) |
| Male | 3 (2.5%) | 10 (5.9%) |
| Age (Years), Mean (SD) | 33.2 (6.7) | 21.5 (0.8) |
| Years of ECE Experience, n (%)* | ||
| 0 years (excl. placement) | 0 (0%) | 140 (82.4%) |
| 1–5 years | 27 (23.1%) | 30 (17.6%) |
| >5 years | 90 (76.9%) | 0 (0%) |
| Took IT Course Before, n (%)** | ||
| Yes | 22 (21.8%) | 117 (68.8%) |
| No | 79 (78.2%) | 53 (31.2%) |
| Demographic item . | Distance-learning (N = 118) . | Full-time (N = 170) . |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| Female | 115 (97.5%) | 160 (94.1%) |
| Male | 3 (2.5%) | 10 (5.9%) |
| Age (Years), Mean (SD) | 33.2 (6.7) | 21.5 (0.8) |
| Years of ECE Experience, n (%)* | ||
| 0 years (excl. placement) | 0 (0%) | 140 (82.4%) |
| 1–5 years | 27 (23.1%) | 30 (17.6%) |
| >5 years | 90 (76.9%) | 0 (0%) |
| Took IT Course Before, n (%)** | ||
| Yes | 22 (21.8%) | 117 (68.8%) |
| No | 79 (78.2%) | 53 (31.2%) |
Note(s): *Experience data was available for 117 of the 118 distance-learning students
Note(s): **Data for the “Took IT Course” item was available for only 101 of the 118 distance-learning students