1. Use of Digital Materials Survey

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1 1. Use of Digital Materials Survey 1. Gender Female Male 2. Age 3. What device(s) did you use to read the e-textbook? For each device below, write the percent of time you used it to access the e-textbook. If you did not use a device, write zero in front of it. % Desktop Computer % Laptop Computer % Tablet PC % Netbook % e-reader (e.g., Kindle, Nook) % Mobile Device (e.g., iphone, Blackberry)

2 4. Rate the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements using the scale below: When the e-textbook was first discussed, I immediately felt that I would like it. The instructor actively made use of the e-textbook in the course. It was important to read the e-textbook to be successful in this course (e.g., for tests). Strongly Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Disagree Agree Using the e-textbook was easy. The options for printing the e-textbook content met my needs. I was satisfied with the speed of the download of my e- textbook. Given a choice, I would continue using e-textbooks. The instructor encouraged us to highlight, annotate and/or use sticky notes in the e-textbook. The instructor shared his or her highlights, annotations, and/or sticky notes in the e-textbook. The instructor s highlights, annotations, and/or sticky notes were useful for studying. The instructor encouraged us to share our highlights, annotations, and/or sticky notes. Other students highlights, annotations, and/or sticky notes were useful for studying. I would like my other courses to use e-textbooks. Any student with average technical skills can use e- textbooks. Having access to the e-textbook through the course management system was valuable. If I could, I would like to continue using e-textbooks as much as possible. I would encourage other students at IU and elsewhere to use e-textbooks. Use of the e-textbook became a part of my normal routine in this course. I would like to continue using e-textbooks in other courses rather than discontinue use. I will likely use this e-textbook after the course is over. 5. Did you use the following tools in the e-textbook? I used the highlighting tool in reading chapters I used the annotation tool in reading chapters I used the sticky note tool in reading chapters Yes No 6. What percent of the material assigned by the instructor in the e-textbook did you actually read?

3 7. Did you read more or less of the assigned material than you would have if it was a paper textbook? Choose one answer: 8. What percent of your reading did you do on a computer (or other device) versus printing and reading on paper? 9. If you read on the computer, what percent did you read through through the course management system versus downloading the e-textbook to your computer and reading it there? 10. How much did you highlight, annotate and/or use sticky notes in the e-textbook compared to what you normally do with paper textbooks? Choose one answer: 11. How much did you learn from using the e-textbook with highlighting, annotations and/or sticky notes (yours and others) compared to what you normally learn from reading paper textbooks? Choose one answer: 12. Suppose a new paper textbook costs $150. Choose the option below that best describes your preference: Buy a new paper textbook for $150 Buy a new paper textbook for $150 and sell back it back for $35, for a total a cost of $125 Buy a used paper textbook for $105 Buy used a used paper textbook for $105 and sell back it back for $35, for a total a cost of $70 Buy an e-textbook for $45 Buy both an e- textbook and a soft cover black and white paper textbook for a total cost of $65

4 13. How important are the following factors in your preference for paper textbooks or e-textbooks? Critically Very Slightly Not Important Important Important Important Important e-textbooks are cheaper than paper textbooks e-textbooks let the instructor highlight, annotate and use sticky notes and share those with students e-textbooks let you highlight, annotate and use sticky notes and share those with others e-textbooks are better for the environment because they save paper Paper textbooks are easier to read (e.g., I don t like reading on a computer screen) Paper textbooks are easier to use (e.g., I don t have to learn a new software tool) Paper text books are heavier to carry in a backpack You can sell paper textbooks at the end of the course 14. What specific improvements would you suggest to make the e-textbook experience better? 5 6

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