Research Article

The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students' Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude

Volume: 18 Number: 76 July 31, 2018
  • Safak Kaman
  • İhsan Seyit Ertem
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The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students' Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude

Abstract

Purpose: In today's world, the rapid spread of technology affects educational life. It has become common place in many countries to read digital texts on tablet computers, preferred for their portability, and long charging times; projects are done to improve educational quality in many countries. However, research is limited about how reading digital texts affects reading skills of primary students. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of digital text readings on reading comprehension, reading fluency, and reading attitude of 4th grade students.

Research Methods: The mixed method, in which quantitative and qualitative research methods are used together, has been employed in the research. The reading levels of 75 students attending 4th grade in four primary schools were determined by pre-test, and the 30 students with the lowest scores were selected. An experimental and a control group were formed by randomly assigning the students to one of the two groups. Each group contained 15 students. Findings: The quantitative findings showed that the use of digital texts had influence on improving fluency and reducing reading mistakes, while it did not affect students' reading attitudes and its effect on comprehension lasted a short time. According to qualitative findings, students were eager and excited. Implication for Research and Practice: If educational environments are inevitably influenced by technological devices, it becomes crucial to use technological devices in a planned and appropriate manner. We suggest that teachers also apply reading activities with digital texts to improve the reading achievement of primary students.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Safak Kaman This is me

İhsan Seyit Ertem This is me

Publication Date

July 31, 2018

Submission Date

July 31, 2018

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 18 Number: 76

APA
Kaman, S., & Ertem, İ. S. (2018). The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 18(76), 147-164. https://izlik.org/JA96TP29YJ
AMA
1.Kaman S, Ertem İS. The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2018;18(76):147-164. https://izlik.org/JA96TP29YJ
Chicago
Kaman, Safak, and İhsan Seyit Ertem. 2018. “The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 18 (76): 147-64. https://izlik.org/JA96TP29YJ.
EndNote
Kaman S, Ertem İS (July 1, 2018) The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 18 76 147–164.
IEEE
[1]S. Kaman and İ. S. Ertem, “The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude”, Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, vol. 18, no. 76, pp. 147–164, July 2018, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA96TP29YJ
ISNAD
Kaman, Safak - Ertem, İhsan Seyit. “The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 18/76 (July 1, 2018): 147-164. https://izlik.org/JA96TP29YJ.
JAMA
1.Kaman S, Ertem İS. The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2018;18:147–164.
MLA
Kaman, Safak, and İhsan Seyit Ertem. “The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, vol. 18, no. 76, July 2018, pp. 147-64, https://izlik.org/JA96TP29YJ.
Vancouver
1.Safak Kaman, İhsan Seyit Ertem. The Effect of Digital Texts on Primary Students’ Comprehension, Fluency, and Attitude. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research [Internet]. 2018 Jul. 1;18(76):147-64. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA96TP29YJ