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The Net Generation and E-Textbooks

The Net Generation and E-Textbooks
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Author(s): Arlene J. Nicholas (Salve Regina University, USA)and John K. Lewis (Salve Regina University, USA)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 9
Source title: Ethical Technology Use, Policy, and Reactions in Educational Settings
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kadir Beycioglu (Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1882-4.ch013

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Abstract

The traditional college student of today is part of the Net Generation who has been raised in an era of instant access. Their communication and learning is complemented by the Internet, a major influence on this cohort. The regular method of contact is text messaging, instant messaging and cell phones. Learning methods for the Net Generation include Internet tools such as Web-CT, Blackboard, online courses, online journals and i-pod downloads. Are they ready to also change from print textbooks to Internet based textbooks? This paper describes the attitudes of some Net Generation students towards the usage of electronic textbooks. Three case studies were conducted: one class used an online textbook and two other classes used e-chapter supplements. Students were questioned on their perceptions of using and learning with e-textbooks. Their views describe some changing thoughts towards network connected media that is the mantra of this generation.

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