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The Net Generation and E-Textbooks

The Net Generation and E-Textbooks

Arlene J. Nicholas, John K. Lewis
Copyright: © 2011 |Volume: 1 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 8
ISSN: 2155-6903|EISSN: 2155-6911|EISBN13: 9781613506271|DOI: 10.4018/ijcee.2011070107
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Nicholas, Arlene J., and John K. Lewis. "The Net Generation and E-Textbooks." IJCEE vol.1, no.3 2011: pp.70-77. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijcee.2011070107

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Nicholas, A. J. & Lewis, J. K. (2011). The Net Generation and E-Textbooks. International Journal of Cyber Ethics in Education (IJCEE), 1(3), 70-77. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijcee.2011070107

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Nicholas, Arlene J., and John K. Lewis. "The Net Generation and E-Textbooks," International Journal of Cyber Ethics in Education (IJCEE) 1, no.3: 70-77. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijcee.2011070107

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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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