Journal article
Using electronic textbooks to teach mathematics in the secondary classroom: What do the students say?
International journal of education and development using information and communication technology, Vol.13(1), pp.87-102
01/01/2017
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Abstract
Textbooks have been used to enhance teaching in mathematics at all levels of schooling for many years. The use of textbooks enables the mathematics content to be presented in a sequenced, coherent and logical way. There are very few studies, however, that explore student thoughts about the use of electronic textbooks (e-texts) in secondary classrooms. This paper reports the results of a study that aimed to develop an understanding of the phenomenon of student experiences of using an e-text during mathematics lessons; specifically those aspects that dominate the experiences and the ways students perceive their relationships amongst themselves and their teacher when using a mathematics e-text. The results of this study suggest that students using the e-text had a very positive experience. The use of e-texts brings a renewed approach to learning by providing students with what they perceive to be a useful, empowering experience.
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- Title
- Using electronic textbooks to teach mathematics in the secondary classroom: What do the students say?
- Creators
- Bruce Knight - Central Queensland UniversityMaria Casey - Central Queensland UniversityJohn Dekkers - Central Queensland University
- Publication Details
- International journal of education and development using information and communication technology, Vol.13(1), pp.87-102
- Publisher
- University of the West Indies
- Number of pages
- 16
- Identifiers
- 991013245560302368
- Copyright
- Copyright for articles published in this journal is retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal. By virtue of their appearance in this open access journal, articles are free to use, with proper attribution, in educational and other non-commercial settings.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article