Examining the Effectiveness of Digital Textbook use on Students’ Learning Outcomes in South Korea: A Meta-analysis

Deok Ho Jang, Pilnam Yi, In Soo Shin

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Abstract

This meta-analysis examines the effects of digital textbook (DT) use on students’ learning outcomes in South Korea. The South Korean government launched a DT project in 2007; thorough examinations of the effectiveness of DTs are currently underway before effecting the full application of DTs in local schools nationwide. Using 625 effect sizes (ESs) from 26 primary studies, this study found the overall ES of DT use to be 0.34, using a random-effects model. Subgroup analyses based on several moderator variables such as school level, subject, location, and publication type were conducted to determine the effects of DT use. The overall results with subgroup analyses suggest that the effects on student motivation are higher than the effects on achievement. These findings indicate that DT can be used as an effective tool to increase student motivation. To fully realize the potential of DT in the classroom, we suggest deregulation of the rigid DT review and approval policy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)57-68
Number of pages12
JournalAsia-Pacific Education Researcher
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2016

Keywords

  • Digital textbook
  • Laboratory schools
  • Meta-analysis
  • Students learning outcomes

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