This project examines the pros and cons of E-books and print books and whether or not one is better than the other, or the other way around, which includes many topics of which is better for education or free reading. The point is not trying to prove that one should be gotten rid of, but for the point of which has been proven to be more effective in such areas. Over the course of this paper, I will discuss multiple pros and cons of print books vs. E-books, and while I take the side of print books, one should make their own decision on the topic.
The purpose of E-books are supposed to be a better/more electronic sort of book, that allows one to have thousands of books at their fingertips, with some for a cost and others for free. They are also to be able to be used in the dark while not disturbing others that are sleeping. There are some arguments that these E-books have the same effect as other electronics in the fact that they cause one to stay up later, such as the cases with computers, video games, and other such devices. Tests regarding the use of E-books in education have been done in school environments, with varying results and opinions. Some believed that this was a more effective way to teach children how to read, as well as other such skills that are taught, while others voiced the concern that the devices that the E-books are read on, such as Kindles and other such devices, would distract them from what was really trying to be taught by means such as apps. The problem that the devices also run on battery power also give to the fact that one cannot leave them on, and just leave them, as either they would have to plug it in and waste money, or turn of the device till they get a chance to recharge the device once its batte...
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...eeing as one only have to go either online or to a store to find another copy of the book, and purchase it, or just go to the library and borrow a copy of the book to finish it if one simply got it to read it.
In conclusion, I have the opinion that print books are still the better option for today, due to the reasons that the technology within the E-books is still too far into development. With this in mind, I also have to say that there is the possibility that E-books will get their own time to shine some time in the future. Print books are the best option for me because I like the feel, the smell, and the nostalgia of having a physical book in my hands. Feeling the rough paper, the smell of the paper, all of these are pros for me, though one of the few cons for print books is that they can be damaged easily, so you must be careful with them.
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Books today are everywhere. We find them in many households, libraries and schools all around the globe. We find many different types of books; from stories to educational textbooks, we regard them today as sources of knowledge and amusement. But it wasn’t the case before 1455. That year, one of the greatest inventions in human history was revealed to the world; Gutenberg’s printing press. This press allowed printing in massive quantity, spreading books all around Europe and the rest of the world at a fast rate. The printing press had many positive consequences on society. At first, it standardized grammar and spelling, and then introduced the mass production of books. It finally inspired future printing technologies around the world.
This source considers the issue of converting to digital books, specifically as it pertains to the effect that this change would have on the global environment. Although the research does recognize that there are disadvantages to not having a physical copy of a book and to abandoning certain platforms that do not transfer well to a digital form, overall, these researchers conclude that publishers should move towards digital products not only for the sake of cheaper long-run costs, but also for the good that going paperless can do for the environment. By displaying a series of graphs, as well as including multiple data sets, the text explains how e-books compare with printed texts; then, analysis of these facts is also included to show the reader the authors’ point.
In addition, textbooks are heavy to carry around and it takes longer to find a page. Likewise with digital textbooks they are compatible with tablets, smartphones, and laptops; it’s much easier to carry around and affordable price. However, some people may argue that digital textbooks can be a distraction for people because they would not bother read anymore. The author and poet Dana Gioia argues that electronics alternatives may be a bad influence that will lead society to not read anymore. Gioia complicates matters further when she writes, “While no single activity is responsible for the decline in reading, the cumulative presence and availability of electronic alternatives increasingly have drawn Americans away from reading” (161). I think Gioia is mistaken because she overlooks on electronics being a bad influence; but doesn’t see the benefits of electronics. To demonstrate, most of my textbooks are digital, which I can easily carry my tablet around where ever I go. Also, I save more money on digital textbooks and are simple to annotated the text. Journalist Ellen Lee interview a student from Liberty University, and he states that he prefers digital textbooks because he can tap his iPad, opens the digital copy and quickly open the page. Nevertheless, he also like digital textbooks because it has a feature that allows to highlight and mark the
Reading printed books have many benefits to it. A piece of evidence that can related to this is that “the book is the oldest technology, we say. Look! It doesn’t even have batteries! (Gatward) This quote can lead to a result of having no worries when reading a printed book, with many benefits to it. For example if you were outside and you wanted to read a book you would have no problem reading, but if you were reading it online you might of need internet in order to read it, but not in printed book. Also printed books will not harm your eyes but online books on computer, phones can and doctor have said that we should limited the amount of screen. Another quote is that “reading printed books before bed can helps you fall asleep faster”. (Garward) From my sources I have found out reading printed books can reduce cortisol level and you will be able to concentrate better. This way,you are able to live a healthy life without any problems in
Today, we are introduced to the “e-books” known as the electronic reading device which includes all books and digit texts to read. The discussion of banning books and replacing them with the new e-books is still
Being that I wasn’t very interested in reading as a child, I am surprised how I have grown to enjoy it as much as I do. I am currently in my freshman year of college, and I already feel as if I have to read a lot of material for my courses, although I do believe that everything I have to read will be beneficial towards my remaining years of college. Call me old-fashioned, but I do prefer to have a physical copy of a book over a computer-based copy. I feel as if the state in which you find a book also builds character to it. In the case of whether I’m going to choose a dated back book that has aged in color with that “old book” scent most readers know about, or a bright screen on a computer that is very bland and doesn’t make me interested, I would pick good ol’ scenty book.
That is why this paper treasure is now popularly used for giving life on your humble abode. Books can be as stylish as a wall art or a vintage clock. It isn’t the latest trend but definitely it is a classic way of doing decorations at home. When done carefully, books can create a significant statement on your space.
While discussing deep reading, or complete immersion in a book, Carr states, "Reading a book was a meditative act... Readers disengaged their attention from the outward flow of passing stimuli in order to engage more deeply with the inward flow of words, ideas, and emotions. That was—and is—the essence of... deep reading" (Carr 65). This form of reading which allowed for great movement in thinking may die out with the physical book. In The Shallows, Carr quotes Christine Rosen in her experience with e-books wjen he writes, " 'Although mindly disorienting at first, I quickly adjusted to the Kindle 's screen and mastered the scroll and page-turn buttons. Nevertheless, my eyes were restless and jumped around as they do when I read for a sustained time on a computer... Twenty minutes later I still hadn 't returned to my reading '" (Carr 103). This is common among people when reading on a computer screen. Many people find themselves constantly drifting away from the text, unable to focus on or soak in the text on the screen. If e-books were to become our only reading platform, then it will be harder for everyone to completely immerse yourself in the ideas of a text, which may lead to an end to intellectual movements as a
Paper has officially been replaced with iPads. Just kidding, but there are over 1.5 million iPads that are being used in classrooms by students on a daily bases rather than using printed textbooks as main learning resources (Graduating With Technology). With recent advancements in technology, many school districts have turned the focus off traditional learning methods of using textbooks, and are now focusing on integrating the use of tablets and computers as the main means of learning for students. Technology is going to continue to advance throughout this digital age and is going to gain popularity within education, but there are questions arising of how effective technology is when used in the classroom. The opportunity of using new technology to enhance learning should be seized, but textbooks should not become extinct within the education system or become a secondary learning method due to tablets and other types of technology becoming more popular in the education system. Textbooks are reliable, they can be used by anyone, and there are enough textbooks for each student to have their own, and be able to take them home. Also, technology is impacting the way the brain receives information. Reading digital print isn't as productive for readers as printed text, and there is limited access to resources needed for tablets to be effective when used by students. While this is true there are benefits to using tablets and other forms of technology in the classroom. It is easier for teachers to have assignments emailed directly to them, or post assignments on the internet, the use of technology is required in many core classes, and textbooks are easily worn, and expensive.
There has been a hot discussion for quite some time between readers using printed books and the ones using eBooks. This has been closely linked to the comfort and gain realized by these respective readers. By using a number of devices such as mobile phones and computers, e readers are suggesting that that is the best way to read books. Additionally, they say that reading online allows them to enjoy the process and gain much in the long run. This has been largely disputed by readers that prefer printed books on the basis of attention and nurturing abilities. It can be clearly be seen that EBooks are better than printed ones in the essay below.
However, iIn spite of the current pre-eminence of e-books, it may be argued that they are not likely to replace print books anytime soon or possibly at all. Both formats have their advantages and drawbacks, which makes for one of them difficult to replace the other. Moreover, they serve differents needs and purposes. E-books are famous for their portability. Hundreds of e-books can be stored on a single device. Thus e-books don’t take shelving space and are convenient to take on travel, while even a few paper books are bulky and quite heavy to carry around. Numerous e-books are in open access, while paper books are not routinely available free of charge. E-books may be acquired and accessed immediately online, a feature I enjoy especially and treasure most: many a time I was able to buy and read an e-book at home within minutes of learning of its existence. Needless to say, e-books are considerably easier to cite and quote than print books, since the copy-paste feature spares us the trouble of retyping the quoted text. Another important advantage of digital books is their specialized software, which makes reading much easier: search and reference tools, changeable font size and day/night mode, dictionaries. Last but not least, e-books conserv...
However, I still want to stand on my opinion, I think e-book is better than printed book even more students prefer using printed books. I know using a e-book for long time may be harmful for people’s eyes, and the device may not support enough power for them to read books, but I more care about the advantages of e-book. An e-book is obviously cheaper than printed book, and it brings a lot of convenience into my study life. The most important thing is using an e-book is saving the earth resources. I believe that e-books will be more and more popular, and then replace using printed books in the
What is so special about using these fancy gadgets that makes them more beneficial or different than using hand-held textbooks? Discussions have begun to develop, and the controversy over this topic continues to increase. Although there are many benefits to using online books in schools, textbooks should not be replaced by tablets or any other electronic devices in the classroom. It is true that the majority of textbooks are not up to date with modern information and can therefore be seen as unreliable sources.
The art of reading doesn’t come with instructions, if it has to be with paper or digital; it is just an art to acquire knowledge. Although, some people say they prefer paper books, because they can smell the scent of every sheet of paper, they consider that it is better to concentrate, their eyes don’t get dry and they do not need to be worried about charging the phone or tablet, since the paper books are never going to die on battery. On the other hand, some others like the electronic book way, and they indicate is easier to carry on, to manipulate, the price is lower than paper books, and the fact that they can have many books in one file. At the end, both are used with the same purpose to learn or entertain, but there is some advantages and disadvantages between them.
Reading print books not only improves speech but also helps gets a grasp of what reading books is all about. The TopTenReviews stated,” you 're never going to get that comforting smell of paper or the weight of a good book in your hands when reading an eBook” (1). Getting a brand new book, is ecstatic as the smell of paper or the turning of pages is part of tradition. Reading with a book is convenient because it does not have any battery power to operate. According to TopTenReviews, “Most of the time you have a good battery life but, there will be times when you forget to charge it” (2). Traveling with books helps when doing reading, it will be beneficial if the tablet dies. Reading with print books helps escape from technology that will be distracting towards the