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Ease Of Use And Usefulness As Measures Of Student Experience In A Multi-Platform E-Textbook Pilot, Dave Johnston, Selinda Berg, Karen Pillon, Mita Williams
Ease Of Use And Usefulness As Measures Of Student Experience In A Multi-Platform E-Textbook Pilot, Dave Johnston, Selinda Berg, Karen Pillon, Mita Williams
Leddy Library Publications
Purpose: The current study seeks contribute to our understanding of how students accept and use e-textbooks in higher education by assessing their experiences with e-textbooks from Flat World Knowledge and Nelson Education during a two year campus pilot.
Design/methodology/approach: Students enrolled in one of 11 classes involved in the library’s e-textbook pilot were recruited to complete an online survey including questions related to the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of electronic textbooks, as well as their general habits with the textbook. This study uses the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a framework for analysis.
Findings: Students experienced a …