Student Perceptions of Digital Reading

Presenter Information

Krista Quinn, Rockland Community CollegeFollow

Presentation Type

Presentation

Location

Teams.

Start Date

9-4-2025 1:00 PM

End Date

9-4-2025 1:50 PM

Description

In the digital age, reading has evolved beyond traditional print, with digital texts becoming increasingly common in education, especially as OER grows. This presentation explores how students perceive digital reading in academic contexts. In Fall 2024 Rockland Community College started a project to train students to be better digital readers using research based strategies on active reading. We will share the strategies we taught our students and the results of our students' perceptions of digital reading from the beginning of the project to the end. We will explore the advantages and limitations of digital reading and OER, shedding light on the impact on student learning experience.

Author Bios

Dr. Krista Quinn is the Adjunct Coordinator of the English department and an instructor of English at Rockland Community College. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Krista also has extensive experience teaching English at the high school level, as well as supervisory experience in the high school setting. Krista is passionate about teaching developmental writing courses at community colleges and using OER materials to do so. She is currently the co-lead on a grant project to teach students to be stronger digital readers. Prior to this grant project, Krista was the co-lead on a grant to increase the use of OER in first year English and Communications classes. Krista is a two-time graduate of NYU's Steinhardt School of Education and she holds a doctorate in Education Leadership from Manhattanville University.

Comments

DEI Statement

Open Educational Resources (OER) have transformed learning by providing free, and accessible materials for students and educators. While digital reading offers benefits such as portability, interactivity, and cost savings, it also presents challenges, including screen fatigue, lower retention rates, and distractions. Understanding how students perceive digital reading and OER is essential for educators striving to improve engagement and learning outcomes for all students.

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