Engineering Student Attitudes to E-Reading in Remote Teaching Environments
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Engineering Student Attitudes to E-Reading in Remote Teaching Environments
Sherif Welsen,
Matthew Pike,
James Walker
2020 IFEES World Engineering Education Forum - Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC) | 2020
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Abstract
Academic libraries are increasingly offering online e-books to provide convenient access for students, cost savings, logistical advantages, and significant portability. However, despite these advantages, student engagement with e-books remains under-researched, particularly in engineering education. The COVID-19 pandemic forced universities worldwide to shift to online learning, making e-books the primary, and sometimes only, resource available. This study investigates engineering students’ attitudes towards e-reading when access to physical books was restricted. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among final-year undergraduate students at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. The results highlight students’ preferences, perceived challenges, and the impact of forced e-book adoption on their learning strategies. The findings provide insights for libraries and educators on how to better integrate e-books into academic programs and improve student engagement with digital reading materials.