Exploring the Impact of Interactive Multimedia E-Books on the Effectiveness of Environmental Learning, Pro-Environmental Attitudes, and Behavioural Intentions Among Primary School Students

IF 4.6 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Pub Date : 2025-07-06 DOI:10.1111/jcal.70087

Chia-Chen Chen, Man-Hong Chai, Pei-Hsuan Lin

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Abstract

Background

Environmental education is crucial for promoting pro-environmental attitudes and behavior change. However, traditional teaching methods may not effectively engage learners in environmental protection. This study aims to address the limitations of traditional teaching methods and contribute to the development of effective environmental education strategies by exploring the effectiveness of using interactive multimedia e-books as an innovative approach to engage learners in environmental protection.

Objectives

The main goal of this study is to develop and assess the effectiveness of an interactive multimedia e-book in presenting marine environmental issues and its impact on learning effectiveness, pro-environmental attitude, and behavioural intentions.

Methods

This study employed the Task-Technology Fit (TTF) Model as its foundational framework, along with perceived behaviour control, pro-environmental attitude, and behavioural intention. Pre- and post-learning tests were conducted to evaluate learning achievement. The research focused on how the interactive multimedia e-book, in combination with environmental education, influenced pro-environmental attitudes and behavioural intentions.

Results and Conclusions

This study finds that utilising interactive multimedia e-books significantly enhances learning achievement. Combining environmental education with interactive multimedia e-books demonstrates a good degree of Task-Technology Fit, positively affecting pro-environmental attitudes and behavioural intentions, alongside the positive impact of pro-environmental attitudes on behavioural intentions, with perceived behaviour control also exerting a positive influence on both attitude and intention. These findings provide practical guidance for educators, institutions, and environmental groups seeking to enhance digital teaching materials and promote environmental education and awareness.

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探讨互动多媒体电子书对小学生环境学习成效、亲环境态度及行为意向的影响

环境教育是促进环保态度和行为改变的关键。然而，传统的教学方法可能无法有效地吸引学习者参与环境保护。本研究旨在探讨以互动式多媒体电子书刊作为一种创新的方式，让学习者参与环境保护，以解决传统教学方法的局限性，并有助于制定有效的环境教育策略。本研究的主要目的是发展和评估互动多媒体电子书在介绍海洋环境问题方面的有效性，以及它对学习效率、环保态度和行为意向的影响。方法本研究采用任务-技术契合（TTF）模型为基础框架，并结合感知行为控制、亲环境态度和行为意向进行研究。进行学习前和学习后测试以评估学习成绩。研究的重点是交互式多媒体电子书如何与环境教育相结合，影响亲环境态度和行为意向。结果与结论本研究发现，使用互动式多媒体电子书能显著提高学生的学习成绩。环境教育与交互式多媒体电子书的结合显示了良好的任务-技术契合度，积极影响亲环境态度和行为意图，以及亲环境态度对行为意图的积极影响，感知行为控制也对态度和意图产生积极影响。这些发现为教育工作者、机构和环保团体提供了实用指导，帮助他们改进数字教材，促进环境教育和意识。

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Journal of Computer Assisted Learning EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

CiteScore

9.70

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6.00%

发文量

116

期刊介绍： The Journal of Computer Assisted Learning is an international peer-reviewed journal which covers the whole range of uses of information and communication technology to support learning and knowledge exchange. It aims to provide a medium for communication among researchers as well as a channel linking researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. JCAL is also a rich source of material for master and PhD students in areas such as educational psychology, the learning sciences, instructional technology, instructional design, collaborative learning, intelligent learning systems, learning analytics, open, distance and networked learning, and educational evaluation and assessment. This is the case for formal (e.g., schools), non-formal (e.g., workplace learning) and informal learning (e.g., museums and libraries) situations and environments. Volumes often include one Special Issue which these provides readers with a broad and in-depth perspective on a specific topic. First published in 1985, JCAL continues to have the aim of making the outcomes of contemporary research and experience accessible. During this period there have been major technological advances offering new opportunities and approaches in the use of a wide range of technologies to support learning and knowledge transfer more generally. There is currently much emphasis on the use of network functionality and the challenges its appropriate uses pose to teachers/tutors working with students locally and at a distance. JCAL welcomes: -Empirical reports, single studies or programmatic series of studies on the use of computers and information technologies in learning and assessment -Critical and original meta-reviews of literature on the use of computers for learning -Empirical studies on the design and development of innovative technology-based systems for learning -Conceptual articles on issues relating to the Aims and Scope