ERIC Number: EJ1099697
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1049-4820
EISSN: N/A
Investigating Learner Attitudes toward E-Books as Learning Tools: Based on the Activity Theory Approach
Liaw, Shu-Sheng; Huang, Hsiu-Mei
Interactive Learning Environments, v24 n3 p625-643 2016
This paper investigates the use of e-books as learning tools in terms of learner satisfaction, usefulness, behavioral intention, and learning effectiveness. Based on the activity theory approach, this research develops a research model to understand learner attitudes toward e-books in two physical sizes: 10? and 7?. Results suggest that screen size could affect learners' perceived self-efficacy in using 10? and 7? e-books. Interactive learning environments, acceptable screen size, perceived self-regulation, and self-efficacy could positively influence perceived satisfaction with and usefulness of e-books as learning tools. Perceived satisfaction and usefulness are crucial factors in learner behavioral intention which, in turn, contributes to learning effectiveness. The paper also proposes a conceptual research model based on the activity theory approach.
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Electronic Learning, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Student Satisfaction, Use Studies, Intention, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Influences, Foreign Countries, Social Theories, Hypothesis Testing, Questionnaires, Statistical Analysis, Structural Equation Models, College Students
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Taiwan
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A