Abstract
In this study, a multimedia e-book system is built and its use monitored in an empirical study investigating various factors which effect learners' reading preferences. 69 fifth-grade students participated in this experiment, one student with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was excluded. After three weeks of learning activities, we found that there are differences in browsing patterns, navigation facilities, and annotation patterns in terms of gender. In the cognitive style, holists use bookmarks (tags made by the learner) to navigate more than serialists. Also, regarding annotation patterns, there are statistically significant differences related to the degree of the user's prior knowledge. Parts of the results are similar to those found in previous research, as well as some interesting findings. The findings of this study contribute a deeper understanding of the relationship between human factors and the usage of e-books. This understanding can be applied to develop adaptive e-books that can accommodate learners' individual differences.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings - IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2014 |
| Editors | Ronghuai Huang, Kinshuk, Demetrios G. Sampson, Michael J. Spector, Nian-Shing Chen |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 104-108 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781479940387 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2014 Sep 17 |
| Event | 14th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2014 - Athens, Greece Duration: 2014 Jul 7 → 2014 Jul 9 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings - IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2014 |
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| Other | 14th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2014 |
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| Country | Greece |
| City | Athens |
| Period | 14-07-07 → 14-07-09 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Education
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Investigating E-book reading patterns : A human factors perspective. / Hwang, Jan Pan; Kinshuk, ; Huang, Yueh-Min.
Proceedings - IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2014. ed. / Ronghuai Huang; Kinshuk; Demetrios G. Sampson; Michael J. Spector; Nian-Shing Chen. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2014. p. 104-108 6901410 (Proceedings - IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2014).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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