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Digital Textbooks

Digital Textbooks.  Current Research  . Research Debates . Supporters Say:. Skeptics Say:. Large body of research says students still prefer traditional form Implementing teaching strategies to overcome various difficulties

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Digital Textbooks

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  1. Digital Textbooks  Current Research 

  2. Research Debates Supporters Say: Skeptics Say: Large body of research says students still prefer traditional form Implementing teaching strategies to overcome various difficulties Textbook publishing companies continue their monopolies into the digital domain • Insignificance difference in student academic performance • Research showing students using the textbooks out-perform their traditional peers • Students desire to use as well as have skills with technology

  3. 2010 Meurant Findings* * = Meurant, R. C. (2010). iPad tablet computing to foster Korean EFL digital literacy. International Journal of U- & E-Service, Science & Technology, 3(4), 49-62. iPads used in a Korean English-as-a-Foreign-Language classroom Noted ease of updating textbooks

  4. 2011 Murray and PérezFindings* * = Murray, M. C., & Pérez, J. (2011). E-textbooks are coming: Are we ready? Issues in Informing Science & Information Technology, 8, 49-60. • Sections of college students enrolled in IT literacy course given either printed or digital curriculum materials • Final exam scores: • Printed = 86% • Digital = 84%

  5. 2011 Nelson, et al., Findings* * = Nelson, L. L., Arthur, E. J., Jensen, W. R., & Van Horn, G. (2011). Trading textbook for technology. Phi Delta Kappan, 92(7), 46-50. Indiana school district implements a digital platform and textbooks in lieu of traditional ones Current, practical example of a successful switch

  6. 2012 Bouck & Meyer Findings* * = Bouck, E. C., & Meyer, N. K. (2012). eText, mathematics, and students with visual impairments. Teaching Exceptional Children. 45(2). 42-49. Successful use of digital textbooks to aid visually-impaired students Implications for aiding students with other disabilities

  7. 2013 Daniel & Woody Findings* * = Daniel, D. B., & Woody, W. D. (2013). E-textbooks at what cost? Performance and use of electronic v. print texts. Computers & Education, 62, 18-23. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2012.10.016 298 college students given either print or digital options for a psychology class Quiz results showed little difference in performance or level of distractions

  8. 2013 Gilmore & Rush Findings* * = Gilmore, B., & Rush, M. J. (2013). To "E" or not to "E". Independent School, 72(4), 40-46. Interviews conducted by educators in Tennessee and North Carolina Traditional and digital editions of reading comprehension test given to high school sophomores produced similar academic results Self-evaluated “technological confidence” demonstrated as a non-factor in ability to use digital textbooks

  9. 2013 Rockinson-Szapkiw, et al., Findings* * = Rockinson- Szapkiw, A. J., Courduff, J., Carter, K., & Bennett, D. (2013). Electronic versus traditional print textbooks: A comparison study on the influence of university students' learning. Computers & Education, 63, 259-266. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2012.11.022 538 college students given the choice between traditional or digital materials Digital users had similar assessment scores as well as higher affective and motor skills

  10. 2013 Stone & Baker-Eveleth Findings* * = Stone, R. W., & Baker-Eveleth, L. (2013). Students’ expectation, confirmation, and continuance intention to use electronic textbooks. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(3), 984-990. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2012.12.007 Survey of college students via email Usefulness and satisfaction as a driving force in the digital textbook market

  11. 2013 West Virginia Adoption* * = West Virginia adoption process evolves. (2013). Electronic Education Report, 20(2), 1-3. State government decision to implement digital platform and textbooks for all its schools

  12. Personal Opinions Laurie Says: Katie Says: “I approve of the use of this technology.” ;-) “The issue is one of how it is used, not of its nature.” “Let’s get some more research and sound instruction methods into the situation.” • “Great tool for educators and students!” • “… but it needs more research and revision.” • “Teachers need training ASAP to equip them to discern strategies.”

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