A digital tool primarily for teachers and students to use in creating or teaching how to create online, interactive, narrated books. Storyjumper.com provides tools to scaffold the book creation process. Readers can view pictures and read text, but are not able to physically feel or flip the pages of the online book. Readers click a screen to turn the page.
Published in Chapter:
How Paper and Digital Children's Books Support Student Understanding
Laura B. Liu (Indiana University-Purdue University, Columbus, USA), Kayla Pride (Indiana University-Purdue University, Columbus, USA), Payten Ewing (Indiana University-Purdue University, Columbus, USA), and Maycie Benedict (Indiana University-Purdue University, Columbus, USA)
Copyright: © 2020
|Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1461-0.ch007
Abstract
This study builds on previous research regarding digital texts and learner engagement to provide insights on the impact of digital and paper texts on first-grade student learning. Three formats of the same STEM children's book included (1) a paper version read by the teacher; (2) a digital version read as a class and facilitated by the teacher; and (3) a digital version read independently by individual students, without the teacher. Mixed methods analysis involved a pre- and post-reading worksheet assessing student comprehension and concept retention, followed by teacher interviews. Quantitative and qualitative findings demonstrated the value of paper texts read with teacher guidance to highlight key concepts and sustain student focus. Teacher interviews also noted the value of digital texts to engage student interest, suggesting there is a pedagogical place for paper and digital texts in the classroom. Findings highlight the complexity of learner engagement and need for thoughtful pedagogies.