An Individualized e-Reading System Developed Based on Multi-Representations Approach

Autor/inn/en	Ko, Chien-Chuan; Chiang, Chun-Han; Lin, Yun-Lung; Chen, Ming-Chung
Titel	An Individualized e-Reading System Developed Based on Multi-Representations Approach
Quelle	In: Educational Technology & Society, 14 (2011) 4, S.88-98 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1436-4522
Schlagwörter	Computer Uses in Education; Assistive Technology; Instructional Systems; Electronic Learning; Reading Comprehension; Elementary School Students; Learning Disabilities; Usability; Systems Development; Instructional Effectiveness; Foreign Countries; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computernutzung; Unterrichtsorganisation; Leseverstehen; Learning handicap; Lernbehinderung; System development; Systementwicklung; Unterrichtserfolg; Ausland
Abstract	Students with disabilities encounter many difficulties in learning activities, especially in reading. To help them participate in reading activities more effectively, this study proposed an integrated reading support system based on the principle of multiple representations. An integrated e-reading support system provides physical, sensory, and cognitive support to learners. This system also served as the convenient interface for material developers and instructors. The results of usability evaluation also demonstrated the interface of learner to be friendly and efficient. Thirty fifth- and sixth-grade students with learning disabilities in Taiwan participated in the experiment to explore if this e-reading system could help them to understand natural-science articles. All students read the articles on the e-reading system, with and without cognitive support. The results indicated better comprehension performance when the participants read with cognitive support. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10