1. E-Readers and E-Books : The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Mary Jane Clerkin Berkeley College Catherine Kelley Fairleigh Dickinson University

2. About Fairleigh Dickinson University 2 campuses in the U.S. College at Florham (Morris County, NJ) Metropolitan Campus (Bergen County, NJ) 2 international campuses (not part of the pilot) 12,000 students 8,585 Undergraduates 262 Full-time faculty

3. E-Reader Initiative A mandate from the University President A collaborative effort involving: The campus libraries The Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology (CTLT) The Office of Information Resources Technology (OIRT) Two literature classes

4. What is an e-Reader? A reading device that allows you to: Read books, magazines, newspapers, blogs Take notes, highlight and bookmark text Laptop / desktop / netbook computers can be e-readers Smart phones can be e-readers Current generation of electronic paper reading devices – Kindle, Sony, Nook … iPad and other tablet devices

5. E-readers used at FDU

7. No backlight, but easy to read in direct sunlight

8. Wireless access via AT&T’s 3G network

9. Newer models also allow WiFi (or only have WiFi)

10. Proprietary DRM format

11. Support for other text formats and PDFs

12. Built-in keyboard, DX has textbook-sized screen

14. Can print your notes

15. Supports the e-pub format

16. May borrow e-books from public libraries

17. No wireless access (PRS-900 only) – must transfer books via PC connection

18. No mobile app for smart phones, it’s in the works

19. Can store up to 350 e-books

21. Other e-book apps available from iTunes store

22. Synchronize device with Kindle

23. Does everything an iPhone can do, except make phone calls:

24. Support for video, audio, color, graphics, email, SMS text

25. Wireless access

27. Library Pilot Each library circulated: 4 Kindle DXs (since increased to 11 per campus) 4 Sony Reader Touches (PRS-600 and 700) 4 iPod Touches (2nd generation – since increased to 9 or 10 per campus) All pre-loaded with content – leisure reading and required texts from Core Curriculum One week loan period Library now also circulates one iPad per campus for use in library only (up to 2 hours)

28. Survey Administered via Blackboard/WebCampus Response rate has been high Mix of student, faculty and staff borrowers Some patrons borrowed multiple devices for comparison purposes

29. Survey Respondents

30. Textbook preference by user type

31. Required features for textbook use

32. Required features for textbook use

33. Spring 2010 Academic Pilot 2 classes – Masterpieces of Literature II, Metro Chaucer, Florham 15 students participated in first phase of pilot Half got Kindles, half got iTouches At semester mid-point, switch to other device Surveyed four times: Setup, use for phase I and setup, use for phase II Low response rate, but student data were very comparable to library pilot Most Kindles returned with empty batteries

34. Academic Pilot – Faculty Concerns Footnote Management Cross-referencing between two texts on Kindle Classroom management when some students using physical texts, some using e-reader devices

35. The Good: E-Reader Benefits Convenience Weight Cost of e-book titles E-ink displays are crisp, less eyestrain, vs. fast intuitive displays on iTouch and iPad Additional features: Built-in dictionary Link to Wikipedia (not on Sony devices) Text-to-Voice (Amazon Kindle device only) Other features Environmental factors, use of paper

36. The Bad: E-Reader Limitations Book formats and DRM Slow black and white e-ink display (e-ink dedicated readers) vs. glare Tradeoff between speed & color vs. lower eyestrain and ability to read in strong sunlight Highlighting, note-taking and page navigation (varies across platforms, and getting better) Consumer privacy and e-book permanence

38. Use of credit cards to purchase content

39. Not “purchasing department-friendly”

40. Amazon’s 1-click option – need to take care to prevent accidental purchases

41. Tracking number of e-book licenses

42. Purchasing e-books ‘on-the-fly’

43. 1 generic account or multiple e-reader accounts

45. About Berkeley College Founded in 1931, Berkeley is a coeducational college specializing in business. With seven locations in New York and New Jersey, an online campus, and an enrollment of over 8,000 students--with 655 international students in its Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs.

46. Has an Online Campus

47. Students in the Military

48. All Online Instructors Use Texts Which Have an Equivalent eBook eText Text Book

49. Advantages No Need to Stand on Line at the Bookstore or Wait for Book Delivery No Need to Carry Heavy Books Cost Effectiveness is important to students and eBooks are much less expensive than text books. Instant search for terms, sections, pages. Highlight Take Notes Send Print

50. Downloadable Version No Need for the Internet –Downloadable Version Sending books abroad to students serving our Country in the military is not as efficient as using eBooks. Students do not always have access to the Internet. Portability is important to today’s students. They can carry all their books on a small laptop.

51. Internet Version No Need for a dedicated Computer-Internet Version Convenience is important to students, they can access anywhere and any time where there is Internet access. Mobility is important to students and they can access their eBook from their iPhones

52. Internet Access Any Computer Anywhere iPhone

53. Students Like the iPhone Version

54. Available on the iPAd

55. Available on the Kindle

56. eTextbook from McGraw-Hill

57. McGraw-Hill and CourseSmart

58. CourseSmart Partners

59. Table of Contents the Same

60. Chapters, Pages, Content the Same as the Text eText Text Book

61. Chapters and Pages the Same

62. Directions Provided

64. View the Table of Contents

65. Search

66. Search Feature

67. Type in a Word and Go

68. Type in the Page Number

69. Notes Can Be Added and Saved

70. View Notes

71. Easy to Highlight Sections

72. Easy to Turn the Pages

73. Simply Click on Next

74. Printing Sections is Easy

75. Comments from Students Advantages Cheaper than the print version Ease of use and portability Less strain on the back from heavy backpacks Environmentally friendly - no trees being destroyed for paper. Long-term reference material Easier note-taking for future reference. Disadvantages: Initial investment cost for reading device Replacement cost of reading device, if damaged Loss of content - if stored on computer or damaged e-Reader Eye strain/damage from prolonged usage of electronic device to read content.