Impact of tablet computers and eBooks on learning practices of law students

Marco Kalz; Marcus Specht; Michiel Van Oosterzee

Impact of tablet computers and eBooks on learning practices of law students

Marco Kalz, Marcus Specht, Michiel Van Oosterzee

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Abstract

In this paper we present first results from an ongoing pilot study at the law faculty of the Open University of the Netherlands. Students participating in a bridging course have been given the choice between traditional study methods and the use of a tablet-computer equipped with digital learning resources and electronic textbooks. In this paper we report first qualitative findings from this pilot study. A monthly questionnaire has been administered to let students rate statements on a 7-point-likert-scale. These findings are enriched with results from a focus group session in January 2012. The results are discussed and an outlook on future work is provided.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 17 Oct 2012
Event	11th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2012) - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 16 Oct 2012 → 18 Oct 2012 Conference number: 11

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Conference	11th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2012)
Abbreviated title	mLearn 2012
Country/Territory	Finland
City	Helsinki
Period	16/10/12 → 18/10/12

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mlearn
mobile learning
tablet computer
ebook

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Impact of tablet computers and eBooks on learning practices of law students

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