Ryan, R C (2008) Use of an e-text as a primary course resource. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 4(2), pp. 97-114. ISSN 1557-8771
Abstract
For 3 years, the author collected user input concerning the use of two e-texts as the primary resources for the University of Oklahoma Construction Science Construction Administration and Construction Equipment and Methods courses. Because of the departure from using traditional hard-bound texts, the author hoped to affirm from user input that the e-texts were effective and suitable as the primary course resources. Users completed a survey at the end of each of the six offerings, addressing their perceptions about the e-texts' use and delivery. Survey results included in this article are categorized and reported by Construction Administration E-text and Heavy Construction Equipment Basics E-text, course offering (Fall 2003 through Spring 2006) and as a whole. Along with reporting survey results this article describes the e-texts' content and delivery. Based on survey results, comments from users and the author's past experience of using traditional texts in these courses, these e-texts appear to be effective and suitable as primary resources.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction science; continuing education; digital text; e-text; primary course resource |
| Index terms: | survey, science, continuing education, heavy construction, construction equipment |
| Subjects: | specialized education, infrastructure and transport systems, construction equipment, professional development, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Plant and Equipment, Research Practice, Education, Engineering Principles |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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