ERIC Number: EJ1268645
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 20
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Reading from Print, Laptop Computer, and E-Reader: Differences and Similarities for College Students' Learning
Sage, Kara; Piazzini, Michael; Downey, John Charles; Masilela, Langa
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, v52 n4 p441-460 2020
Digital and print readings differ in their affordances. Past research supports a print advantage, but few studies have used within-subjects approaches or compared handheld devices and multiple reading genres. We compared college students' reading of several excerpts on paper, a laptop, and an e-reader. Students read on all platforms, completed comprehension tasks, and answered questions on their perceptions and preferences. Results indicated that students' learning experience with print was superior, with the laptop a close second. In contrast, students' learning from and perceptions of the e-reader were lower. There was no interaction with reading genre. This research suggests that students' preference for print remains strong. When digital materials are used, e-readers appear to be a less viable option for academics relative to laptops.
Descriptors: Printed Materials, Laptop Computers, Handheld Devices, Undergraduate Students, Student Satisfaction, Preferences, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Reading Comprehension, Reading Rate, Literary Genres, Outcomes of Education, Affordances
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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