ERIC Number: EJ1264764
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1057-3569
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A Meta-Analysis Examining the Effect of E-Book Use on Literacy Outcomes for Students in Grades K-12
Swanson, Elizabeth; Austin, Christy R.; Stewart, Alicia A.; Scammacca, Nancy
Reading & Writing Quarterly, v36 n5 p480-496 2020
To better understand the impact of using e-books on students' reading outcomes, we conducted a meta-analysis of 14 studies with students in grades K-12 published between 2007 and 2018. Findings revealed an average effect size across all studies and reading outcomes of 0.9 that did not differ significantly from zero. There was also no statistically significant difference between e-book and non-e-book conditions on measures of reading comprehension. While these findings present preliminary evidence that e-books may be a viable alternative to traditional print books for supporting students' reading comprehension development, reasons for interpreting these findings with caution are presented.
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Electronic Publishing, Reading Skills, Outcomes of Education, Comparative Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Kindergarten, Elementary Secondary Education, Effect Size, Teaching Methods, Guidelines, Validity, Phonics, Oral Reading, Reading Fluency, Vocabulary Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A150407