Developing interactive etextbooks on net tablets

Researchers

Chan, S., Fisher, K. & Sauer, P.

Project Status

In progress

Research Objectives

This project brings together two aspects of learning technologies, mobile learning and ebooks, which are forecasted to become mainstream within the next two years. Net Tablets (exampled by the ipad and android tablets) will be used to engage students in constructing interactive etextbooks/eworkbooks. Content, in the form of text, audio, photos, sketches/drawings and photos will be either student generated or student annotations of tutor material. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the constructivist learning approach, through participatory action research methods involving students and tutors, leading to guidelines for effective use of interactive etextbooks/eworkbooks on net tablets.

Methodology

A participative action research evaluative approach will be undertaken through several cycles, involving students, tutors and researcher. Cycles include introduction and utilising of e3textbook content, students' self-assessments and tutors' reflections. Thematic analysis, framed by constructivism/interpretivism, will be used to derive guidelines for developing effective interactive etextbooks to enhance learning.

Outputs

None to date