Supporters of the movement say that tablets are much lighter than traditional textbooks and are preferred by most students plus teachers. They also state that using this technology helps to increase test scores. Each device could store hundreds of textbooks which would help the environment by decreasing the amount of printing done. According to these people, using them would increase student creativity and interaction. It should also be noted that digital textbooks cost less than print ones do. The number of students with access to WI-FI is nearly 100% so there should be a low likelihood for excuses of not being able to get internet because it is so common nowadays.
Now for those on the other side who are not so fond of the idea there are reasons for that. They disagree with the others saying that tablets are expensive and not cheap. Also, it is stated that these devices would be too distracting for students which I agree with to an extent as the individual must learn control with possible privileges like this. It is said that the devices can break easily and that is true for the most part but that is why the school could purchase cases to protect the tablets. If they did break though, the cost of fixing them would be fairly significant. Some mention how their use leads to headaches, eye strain and blurred vision but I guess that would somewhat depend on screen time.
In my opinion, I think that schools should at least begin to collaborate digital textbooks into the learning environment and could use it as a test trial before making it more widespread. Would you rather use a tablet or printed textbook in the classroom?
"Tablets vs. Textbooks - ProCon.org." ProConorg Headlines. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2014.
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