@inproceedings{85830122609444459b988d3424383103,
title = "Usability and usefulness of eBooks on PPCs: How students' opinions vary over time",
abstract = "The number of academic eBooks in university libraries is increasing. Reading digital materials such as newspapers is valued in Hong Kong; however, students' perceptions of the value of reading academic eMaterials are not well known. In this study we investigated 12 students' use of academic eBooks on mobile readers in two ways. Six students had brief introduction to eBooks and they reported their first impressions of the technology. The other six students had a 12-week eBook reading period that was closely monitored by the research team. The experiences from the two groups of students generally affirmed that the technology has potential to enhance teaching and learning in a university setting. However, the experiences (especially of the long-term users) highlight a number of challenges that need to be addressed.",
keywords = "Ebooks, Evaluation, Mobile technology, Student perceptions",
author = "Paul Lam and Lam, {Shun Leung} and John Lam and Carmel McNaught",
year = "2008",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780980592702",
series = "ASCILITE 2008 - The Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education",
pages = "509--519",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2008",
note = "25th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education - {"}Hello? Where are you in the landscape of educational technology?{"}, ASCILITE 2008 ; Conference date: 30-11-2008 Through 03-12-2008",
}