Annotated References
Broadview
Analytics (2010). An evaluation of the
effectiveness of WileyPLUS in higher education. Retrieved from https://media.wiley.com/assets/2262/54/WP_Impact_Report_final.pdf
This
case study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the WileyPlus
interactive text when used in the classroom. The study was performed at two and
four year higher learning institutions across seven disciplines. This study was
good in that it showed that improvement of up to 28% is possible when using the interactive learning
system.
Discovery Education (n.d). Usage linked to top performing schools.
Retrieved from http://static.discoveryeducation.com/feeds/www/media/pdf/DEstreaming_Usage%20Achievement%20Overview.pdf
This
website from Discovery Education shows data from three states over two years of
performance. The focus is on grades three to eight in reading and math. This
data shows a trend in the increase in student achievement using multi-media
materials from Discovery Education Streaming. The data table provided gives a
valuable picture of the possible improvements to student achievement using this
interactive technology.
Discovery Education (n.k). Reports on the effect of United Streaming applications on educational
performance. Retrieved from http://static.discoveryeducation.com/feeds/www/media/pdf/DE_streaming_VA%20and%20LA%20Research%20Summary.pdf
The
case study provided by Discovery Education focuses on the impact of multi-media
content, the impact on student achievement, applications to improve teacher
efficacy and student interaction. An experiment was done that compared pretest
and post test results in classes with and without United Streaming. This case
study is valuable in that is show-cases the influence multi-media applications
have on student performance and increases in learning are possible.
McGraw
Hill (2010). Digital course solution improves student success and increases
instructor efficacy. Retrieved from http://create.mcgraw-hill.com/wordpress-mu/connectblog/files/2012/07/Case_AP_Hinds_Feaster.pdf
The author details
the use of a digital techbook called Connect in Anatomy college courses. The
instructor uses the techbook as an additional study tool for a class that is
heavily graded on assessments. During the second year of the course the
homework portion of the grade was required to be completed using the Connect
techbook. This case study is of value in that it shows an increase of 22% of
students passing the course and 29% more students completed the course using
Connect.
Pearson
Global. (2010). Raising the bar: The
Power of Pearson’s MyLab and mastering programs-case study results. Retrieved from http://www.pearsonhighered.com/resources/Pearson_Global_Whitepaper.pdf
This
article is a compendium of 13 case studies detailing the effects of using MyLab
in various course subjects. These case studies show data that confirms student
achievement and retention increases using interactive materials. Students stay
in class longer and are more engaged using the interactive techbook than
traditional courses. The research provided is detailed and descriptive in
proving that interactive techbooks increase performance on a variety of
subjects.
Pearson
Global. (2010). University of Central
Florida case study. Retrieved from http://www.mymathlab.com/case-study/1398/university-central-florida-1
This
case study details passing rates for college algebra courses at the University
of Central Florida. The course is centered around an interactive techbook which
enables the student to practice, collaborate, and interact with multi-media
materials online. An increase in the passing rate grew 20% over three year
usage of MyMathLab. This case study is vital in showing data that will
contribute to the adoption of interactive techbooks and the reasoning behind
such an adoption.
William,
R. J., Loui Lord, N., Elizabeth, J. A., & George Van, H. (2011). Trading
Textbooks for Technology: New Opportunities for Learning. Phi Delta Kappan, 92(7), 46-50 ST - Trading Textbooks for
Technology: New. PDK International.
This article details the
incorporation of digital textbooks in the Bartholomew Consolidated School
District. The use of digital textbooks has implications on student achievement
and student engagement. The article is valuable in that it poses strengths and
weaknesses in the use of digital textbooks and provides ways to use them to
their fullest potential.
