A hierarchical model for developing e-textbook to transform teaching and learning

Ping Man Samuel Choi, Sze Sing Lam

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline a hierarchical model for developing essential e-textbook functionality and to offer important insight for e-textbook designers. Design/methodology/approach: Guided by the SAMR model, five hierarchical functional layers are proposed in the development process for e-textbook to enable more effective and efficient teaching and learning. Findings: Moving up from the substitution to transformation level, each layer extends the functionality of the underlying layers to unveil new features that support the learning processes and gradually transform e-textbooks from a self-directed informal learning tool to become a formal learning platform. Originality/value: The hierarchical model provides e-textbook designers and developers with a guideline on how to surpass the present state of e-textbooks and offer additional value-added features for learners. The required technologies for each layer are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)92-103
Number of pages12
JournalInteractive Technology and Smart Education
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Aug 2018

Keywords

  • E-learning
  • Educational technologies
  • e-book
  • e-textbook

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