Diving into the Gap: Recognizing Gender Differences in an Online Learning Activity

Cynthia Harter () and Diego Mendez-Carbajo
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Cynthia Harter: Eastern Kentucky University College of Business

Eastern Economic Journal, 2024, vol. 50, issue 1, No 4, 79-102

Abstract: Abstract With the economics profession working to increase diversity, this study investigates gender differences in attitudes about the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ FREDcast® game used in teaching principles of macroeconomics. Student survey results show that females enjoy economics and the online game less than males. This evidence of a gender difference adds to the literature that might be helpful to instructors as they work to foster inclusiveness and develop learning activities that appeal to and engage diverse students.

Keywords: Gender; Competition; Games; Pedagogy; Inclusion; A22; J16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1057/s41302-023-00258-x

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