The effects of digital texts on readers' experience: Teachers' perspectives
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This study examines the effect of digital text such as e-books or online articles on the readers’ experience from the teachers’ point of view. Data was collected through observations, interviews, and questionnaires uploaded in Google Form, on the readers’ reading experiences on digital text. This study aims to determine how the shift from print to digital media has impacted readers' experiences. The study reveals that the individuals participating in the study exhibited a favorable attitude toward engaging with digital texts. They displayed a preference for and heightened interest in digital texts over printed materials Furthermore, the availability, convenience, and accessibility of digital texts served as motivating factors for their engagement with this medium.
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