Schugar, J. T., Schugar, H., & Penny, C. (2011). A nook or a book? Comparing college students’ reading comprehension levels, critical reading, and study skills. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 7(2), 174-192.

Schugar, J.; Schugar, H.; Penny, C.

2011

Schugar, J. T., Schugar, H., & Penny, C. (2011). A nook or a book? Comparing college students’ reading comprehension levels, critical reading, and study skills. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 7(2), 174-192.

This study compared reading comprehension, critical reading, and use of study skills between students reading eTexts on eReaders and those reading with paper texts. This research also examined the practical applications for considering the different skill sets students may need to read eTexts effectively in English classrooms. Our research found no discernible differences in reading comprehension levels between the e Reader and non-eReader groups. Survey data also revealed that while students reported using active reading skills (like highlighting, bookmarking, and annotating text) when reading traditional texts, they did not transfer these active reading skills to eTexts/eReading.

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