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Vol.13, No.2, May 2024. ISSN: 2217-8309 eISSN: 2217-8333
TEM Journal
TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATICS Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science |
Understanding the Barriers in Adopting the E-Textbooks Among Public School Students in Oman
Nabawiya Khamis Al Masuudi, Haslinda Sutan Ahmad Nawi, Salyani Osman, Hilal Ali Al- Maqbali
© 2024 Nabawiya Khamis Al Masuudi, published by UIKTEN. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Citation Information: TEM Journal. Volume 13, Issue 2, Pages 1667-1674, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: 10.18421/TEM132-79, May 2024.
Received: 24 March 2024. Revised: 22 April 2024.
Abstract:
Advances in digital technology have been changing the way educators approach education in terms of resources and delivery of instruction through technology. Technology integration in the classroom is thought to be a successful way to motivate students. Due to benefits including portability, ease of use, and storage capacity, e-textbooks are displacing printed books as a preferred method of instruction in many nations. Research has shown that despite its many benefits, students find it challenging to adopt. This study's goal is to discover what obstacles ninth- and tenth-grade public school students in the Sultanate of Oman faced when using electronic textbooks during the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, 429 students completed the survey. The data were analysed statistically, and the research revealed that students’ attitudes toward e-textbooks were poor. Addressing barriers to the adoption of e-textbooks among school students requires a holistic approach that considers ergonomic design, technological infrastructure, and user experience. By prioritizing these aspects, among educators, publishers, and developers is crucial for creating an engaging and effective digital learning environment with e-textbooks.
Keywords –E-textbooks, ebook issues, e-book challenges, ebook obstacles. |
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