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Santeri Saarinen¹, Tomi Heimonen¹, Markku Turunen¹

¹TAUCHI, School of Information Sciences, University of Tampere, Kanslerinrinne 1, 33014 Tampere, Finland.

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Educational Technology
Information Science

Background:

Traditional e-textbooks often lack intuitive navigation, hindering user engagement.
Understanding user interaction patterns is crucial for improving digital learning environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a novel e-textbook architecture featuring both an index and a concept map.
To identify user types based on interaction sequences within the e-textbook.
To compare the effectiveness of concept map navigation versus traditional index navigation.

Main Methods:

A user study was conducted with 99 university students using the new e-textbook architecture.
User interaction sequences were captured and analyzed to identify distinct usage patterns.
Statistical analysis was employed to compare interaction initiation times between the concept map and index interfaces.

Main Results:

Three primary user types were identified: passive users, term clickers, and concept map users.
Users interacting with the concept map interface initiated engagement significantly sooner than those using the index.
Analysis of interaction patterns provided richer insights into e-textbook use compared to summative evaluations.

Conclusions:

The proposed e-textbook architecture, particularly the concept map feature, enhances user engagement and interaction speed.
Analyzing user interaction patterns offers a more nuanced understanding of e-textbook usability and user behavior.
This research suggests a shift towards interaction-based analysis for optimizing digital educational tools.