A Choice- eBooks vs textbooks

         In the article "Will E-Books Replace Physical Textbooks," Indiviglio explains how students can benefit from eBooks and how some maybe making the switch. Although we have always learned to read physical books, eBooks bring another way to go about reading. Students can download textbooks and avoid the hassle of "overpriced, extremely big and heavy [textbooks]" (Indiviglio). eBooks may also cause a decrease in prices, which will persuade students to make the change from textbooks to eBooks. Although there are many positive factors, "pirating might be the barrier" (Indiviglio). If publishers cannot secure their materials, hackers will find a way to get a hold of it without paying a cent. 

         Although Indiviglio makes very valid and practical points to how students can benefit from eBooks, I believe it will be very difficult to completely change from physical books to eBooks. When we learned to read, we learned with having the actual book itself in front of us. Going from a physical book to an electronic book may be a too far stretch. Also, I know that I personally learn better when I can mark up the pages of the book I am reading and can go back and review the notes that I took. A huge factor in making this switch for students is if Universities will jump on board. Students are more likely to stay with textbooks if the Universities still promote them because this is what we are use to. Maybe one day we all will be reading from an eBook and we laugh at the thought of reading physical books. Until that day, I will continue to stay with the old way of reading books. 

blessings. 

online reading vs. book reading

       After reading this article about how Americans have grown to hate reading paper text, I began to laugh to myself. The reason behind my laughter is because I can identify with them so well. For whatever reason, we have all gotten use to the colorful ways of online reading and how interesting it can be. From colored texts, to pictures, to videos, the writer has the readers audience from beginning to the end. When it comes to reading a textbook or newspaper, the audience has a different reaction.

     

       When I am given a reading assignment with a textbook, it seriously is like torture to sit there for hours and all your eyes see is black ink and white spaces. I think everyone needs a bit of excitement brought into reading especially if you are reading something about the biological foundations of the world. Personally, I obtain information better and receive it better when given a break from all those words, and this is coming from someone who enjoys reading books on a daily basis. 

  

       I am sure that the information textbooks are giving are quite interesting, but it is all about the delivery and layout of the text. I know my brain tends to shut down faster when given a block of text to read. Maybe it is the way our generation is beginning to receive information from the internet that is making the "old fashion way" look rather boring. Whatever the reason, my reading assignment from my textbook for my Psychology 101 class will still be due the next day. It is my responsibility to be able to read both online readings and the not as exciting, black and white readings as well. 

     

       

blessings.