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Evaluating the Electronic Textbook: Is It Time to Dispense with the Paper Text?
- Source :
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Teaching of Psychology . Jan 2008 35(1):2-5. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- We examined the perceptions and performance of students who used an electronic versus a traditional paper textbook. Introductory psychology students (N = 392) who chose between the 2 formats did not differ in course grades. However, students using the electronic text reported spending less time reading for class compared to students using the paper text and generally evaluated the electronic text unfavorably. No student who purchased an electronic text in a prior class chose to purchase it for introductory psychology. These findings suggest that it may be premature to abandon the paper text in favor of the electronic text.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0098-6283
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Teaching of Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ784809
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00986280701818532