Balancing student needs and learning theory in a social interactive postdigital textbook

Erin Walker, Ruth Wylie, Andreea Danielescu, James P. Rodriguez, Edward Finn

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Abstract

Digital technologies are revolutionizing many aspects of contemporary education. Nevertheless, the bulk of formal learning still takes place in classrooms and despite several decades of computers in classrooms, the textbook is often the primary instructional resource. This chapter will explore how user-centered design can define a future for the digital textbook in ways that incorporate emerging learning technologies but preserve the traditional functions of textbooks in classroom communities. The authors describe the methods and results of three separate user-centered design pilots we conducted to understand user needs: a diary study, a creative writing exercise, and a participatory prototyping activity. Results from each exploration are integrated to highlight commonalities and differences. The chapter closes with a reflection on the overall strengths and limitations of this approach.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEnd-User Considerations in Educational Technology Design
PublisherIGI Global
Pages142-158
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9781522526407
ISBN (Print)1522526390, 9781522526391
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 16 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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