Effects of College Students' Characteristics, Culture, and Language on Using E-Texts in Distance Learning

• In Event: 26.081 - Poster Session 3
  In Poster Session: 26.081-10 - TACTL SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Abstract
This study examined the effects of college students’ background on using e-texts in distance learning. The background data collected were culture, language (English, Spanish), prior online learning experience, prior e-text use, computer/Internet use, course load, classification, and age. The data sources were (1) a questionnaire on background, (2) students’ responses to the open-ended online discussion on e-text use, and (3) distance learning platform login data. The results indicated that students’ background did not have an effect on their e-text preference, except computer/Internet use. Those who used computer/Internet for longer hours for study preferred e-texts to regular texts. The students’ e-text preference did not affect their performance.

Author

• Patricia Dean Ainsa, The University of Texas - El Paso