Development of an interactive textbook for introductory mechanical design

Potential of EPUB3 for Digital Textbooks in Higher Education

“…The prototype was evaluated by a group of 18 students. In another research study (Singhose et al, 2013) an existing textbook in the field of mechanics was implemented in an iBooks format. For the presentation of complex mechanical processes, interactive elements like image galleries and animations were used.…”

An Interactivity-Based Methodology to Support Control Education: How to Teach and Learn Using Simple Interactive Tools [Lecture Notes]

“…Computers can be used anywhere, and smartphones or tablets devices are something most people, including students, are using everyday and everywhere. Although smartphones and tablets have a reduced computation capacity in comparison with computers, they offer impressive graphical display; consequently they are serious candidates to become pedagogical tools in engineering studies (actually, some recent experiences are already available [14], [15], [16]).…”