Investigating Analytic Tools for e-Book Design in Early Literacy Learning
Kathleen Roskos
John Carroll University
Jeremy Brueck
University of Akron
Sarah Widman
John Carroll University
Abstract
Toward the goal of better e-book design to support early literacy learning, this study investigates analytic tools for examining design qualities of e-books for young children. Three research-based analytic tools related to e-book design were applied to a mixed genre collection of 50 e-books from popular online sites. Tool performance varied across design categories (e.g., multimedia) and administration revealing comparative strengths and weaknesses. Results inform researchers and educators who are engaged in designing and evaluating e-books as material resources in early literacy teaching and learning.
About the Author(s)...
Kathleen Roskos teaches courses in reading assessment and instruction at John Carroll University. Dr Roskos studies early literacy development, teacher learning and the instructional design of professional development for educators, and has published research articles, chapters and books on these topics. She may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Jeremy Brueck serves as Web Services Manager for e-Read Ohio. He is a former elementary classroom teacher, holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and is currently a doctoral candidate in the Curriculum and Instruction program at the University of Akron. His blog can be found at http://brueckei.org.
Sarah Widman is a Graduate Assistant in the Education and Allied Studies Department at John Carroll University where she is completing a Masters Degree in School Counseling. As an undergraduate psychology major Sarah completed research projects in the area of social psychology. She may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
