Study insights that build a strong case for digital reading & eTextbooks

84% of Students Believe Digital Reading will Enhance Knowledge

Students enjoy the digital reading experience. According to the study, 84% of students agree that the use of digital technology in education will help them learn better. Most of the students use their own devices for digital reading and completing their homework, exam preparations, and subject research online. The curiosity to gain more knowledge makes them go beyond the limits of print textbooks and explore digital learning aids. 

71% of Students Engage More with Digital Course Material

As students spend most of their time online, they are inclined towards games, videos, instant chats, and other responsive content. The print textbooks can never provide the dynamic learning experience that students demand. 

Digital reading becomes more responsive and exciting when it is aided with interactive content like reference videos and animations to help students understand the topic better. 81% of students admitted that reading digital content keeps them more engaged in the learning process and they feel comfortable as they can spend more time revisiting a few topics and study anytime, anywhere. 

97% of Students Found Digital Reading Helpful in Retention

Students expect institutions and the faculty to deliver education in a way that is paced according to their learning style and abilities. The traditional courses were designed for teaching large groups of students and therefore, could never cater to individual learning needs. Digital reading resources make personalized learning possible. Students can learn at their own pace and revisit topics if they want. This helps information retention. 

eTextbooks make it possible for educators to track the learning habits of students with the content analytics plugged in digital courseware & LMS. This analysis helps them reform their course delivery methods to suit the learning pace of students. 

45% of Students Want to Learn on Personal Device

Students like to have their personal space. They use their digital devices for watching videos, reading, texting, and talking with others. The use of digital devices can be easily extended to their learning environment. 

Easy accessibility and mobility are what the majority of students want from the study material offered to them. When students use their own devices for digital reading and accessing online learning material, not only do they get a sense of comfort but can also access the material while on the go. 

79% of Students Prefer Online Quizzes, Adaptive Learning & e-Textbooks 

Interactive assessment solutions are quite effective to test students. eTextbooks provide detailed analysis of individual students’ progress and also helps faculty members to decide on the learning path for students depending on their performance. It is easy to track progress through analytics. Students can self-analyze their performance and realize the areas they need to improve. 

Students believed that adaptive learning methodologies helped them address their unique learning needs and revisit certain portions of the learning material. Adaptive learning technology also helped them retain new concepts & information delivered in classrooms and improve their grades. 

78% of Students Admitted Digital Reading Helped in Improving Academic Skills

According to the study report, around 78% of students considered digital reading and eTextbooks to be the major reason behind their improved grades. It helped them improve their computer science, mathematics, and other technical skills.

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