Technology and Textbooks: The Future

Baglione, Stephen L.; Sullivan, Kevin

doi:10.1080/08923647.2016.1186466

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“…Researcher further reported that learners faced difficulties in downloading e-books, getting satisfactory page and font size, navigation and cursor control, etc. With many technological advancements over the years, still students perceive printed texts are easier to read, understand and navigate, and have long-term access even though the digital texts are becoming cheaper (Baglione and Sullivan, 2016). Comparative studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of digital reading (e.g.…”

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Development of mobile application through design-based research

Jayatilleke

Ranawaka

Wijesekera

et al. 2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the development and testing of an innovative mobile application using design-based research. Design/methodology/approach This paper reports on the process of transformation of existing printed course material into digitized content through design-based research where design, research and practice were concurrently applied through several iterations of the mobile application. For this transformation, one session each from BSc in Nursing, Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences was selected. In the first phase of the design-based research, the main research question was formulated. In the second phase, a mobile learning application (OUSL MLearn) was designed and developed to address the research question. In the third phase, this application was evaluated by five groups of stakeholders: content experts to validate the content; educational technologists to check the alignment of technical and pedagogical features; novice users to check the overall effectiveness of the application; developer to develop the application, to check the ease of usage; and researchers to identify the impact of this innovation. These stakeholders were closely involved throughout the whole process which lasted over a period of four months. At the end of this development phase, the results were reflected upon and used for further enrichment. Findings It was observed that the developed mobile application was accessible, appealing and pedagogically constructive for users. However, optimization, development time, technical and organizational issues, workload of academics and production costs were identified as major challenges. Research limitations/implications This study was based on the findings of a small sample of potential users. Practical implications The findings have implications for designing culturally adaptive interactive mobile applications. Originality/value This study will benefit practitioners to design culturally sensitive mobile learning courses and researchers to conduct design-based research.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Development of mobile application through design-based research

Jayatilleke

Ranawaka

Wijesekera

et al. 2018

AAOUJ

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“…Berges-Puyó (2018) conducted a study in which 172 secondary learners of a second language stated that they valued textbooks as much as computers as didactical materials for their learning process. Baglione & Sullivan (2016), in a study of students' perceptions on classroom materials, found that students perceived printed textbooks easier to read, understand, and navigate than digital books. McNeish et al (2012) surveyed 386 undergraduate students on their preferences of learning materials and results showed students' resistance to giving up the paper textbook adducing that paper textbooks facilitate their learning and study processes.…”

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The Use of Technology in Education: 10 Concerns That Should Not Be Overlooked

Berges Puyo

2024

Int. J. Res. Granthaalayah

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The use of technology in education is being applied worldwide. Several studies present some concerns that should be taken into consideration when technology is applied in classrooms. This article investigates the use of technology in education, specifically 10 concerns that should open the public forum so that the educational community become fully aware of its repercussions. These 10 topics of concern are (1) Digital platforms; (2) Digital books; (3) Investment in education technology; (4) Digital schools; (5) Technology distraction; (6) Technology addiction; (7) Technology and teachers’ profession; (8) Effectiveness of education technology; (9) Social and emotional effects; (10) Computerized testing. The review of the literature shows that these concerns should be addressed because they represent serious issues for learners and teachers alike. Further research on these concerns is needed considering the gap between the fast implementation of technology and the possibility to research the consequences of such use in classrooms.

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“…In a recent study on student satisfaction with an open eText, Illowsky, Hilton, Whiting and Ackerman (2016) found that 70% of the study participants felt the open eText used was the same quality as the pTexts. In a second related paper that reviewed studies in student satisfaction and perception of eTexts, Baglione and Sullivan (2016) found that pTexts were perceived by respondents as easier to read, understand and navigate, even though eTexts were cheaper. The students in that study also preferred the long-term access that a pText offers over eTexts.…”

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Implementation Factors and Faculty Perceptions of Electronic Textbooks on the iPad

Rogers-Estable

2018

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A federally managed university in the United Arab Emirates implemented a one-to-one iPad program. In an effort to increase access to interactive digital learning resources on the iPads, they next transitioned from paper-based textbooks (pTexts) to electronic textbooks (eTexts) on the iPad for all course delivery formats. The goal of this study was to survey and report on faculty perceptions among three university divisions with the intent of highlighting factors and barriers influencing adoption of iPad-accessed eTexts in the classroom. The objective was to enhance understanding of factors that both contributed to or hindered successful implementation of eTexts. The main findings of this study were that increased training was not perceived as needed by faculty, but instead better support of technical challenges, more efficient workflows in implementation, and usability and interactive features of the eTexts were all the barriers to successful adoption of eTexts in the classroom. Suggestions for project management approaches are given, with reviews on specific factors that influenced successful adoption. The results of this study may be used to improve project management workflows and faculty support in similar implementation projects.

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Technology and Textbooks: The Future

Cited by 8 publications

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Development of mobile application through design-based research

Development of mobile application through design-based research

The Use of Technology in Education: 10 Concerns That Should Not Be Overlooked

Implementation Factors and Faculty Perceptions of Electronic Textbooks on the iPad

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