A. The textbook this semester represents a new distribution model in terms of textbook content. As a class, unless this is our second time taking this specific course, we don’t have a previous class textbook to compare the strengths and weaknesses to. Since this is the case, I’d like to take the approach of answering this question from a textbook vs. online book perspective. Personally, I’m more acclimated to the ‘turn the page’ experience. It’s what I grew up with for many years before attending Abilene Christian University. It’s what I like the most. At the same time it does have many weaknesses in comparison to the format of this online textbook. With the convenience of multiple forms of technology on the Abilene Christians campus, it takes much less effort to be able to either pull out an Ipad or visit the local library in order to complete an assignment. With todays’ social media generation, it’s good for book companies to recognize that students of the present are online a lot more than in the past decade. They need to be able to adapt to the change of the times. People in general also spend a lot of time in front of their computers, so why not kill two birds with one stone? Yes, rhetorical question. When you also consider the fact that most textbooks are at least a few pounds, it’s so much more efficient to be able to, with the click of a mouse, open and read the same exact content on the internet. When I say ‘more efficient’, I’m attempting to come from the perspective of time. Online books in general are searchable. A student could easily save hours a semester by being able to search for specific content instead of having to turn page after page on a paperback book. When speaking of how effective this online book is, it’s...
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...ifferent degrees about information systems. Information System is what makes the business world turn round and progress to the inevitable technologically assured future. A role that I would enjoy sometime in my career is CEO. This of course depends on what business I’m the leader of. In my ideal job, the role would be attractive to me in many ways. In the first way I’m a people person. I like to deal with people to be able to effectively solve disputes and progress ourselves to another level. I also like to lead; no one likes being told what to do after all. If I’m the CEO of my ideal business, I’d also like to think that I know best. The most troubling thing to me involves knowing that what I’m doing is correct, but being told that it’s incorrect. At the same time I’m completely open to hearing other viable options, In fact I’d prefer that approach from employees.
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
... I’d rather have paper to write down and make my own citations and marks depending on the subject, but if I’m reading a novel, then using a tablet is great, and I’m able to carry as many books as I need. It’s amazing how technology has shaped our educational system over the years and especially in the last 10 years. Honestly, it was only a matter of time before we arrived at this crossroad. It still remains to be seen how this path will be navigated and implemented fully, but I’m excited to be on the journey.
When I was fired from my job in February, 2015, it was then that I decided to go to college. I never thought I could, that I would be able to pass my classes, especially college algebra. Being my first semester I thought it would be for the best that I take traditional college classes on campus. I’m sure, throughout the duration of my degree, I will at some point take an online class or two. Because NPC is a 2 year school, most everyone will have to take a few online courses. 91% of all 2 year colleges offer online courses. In comparison, online and traditional courses both have similarities and differences in flexibility, discipline, and social interaction.
In this article it says, “Researchers reported that 39% of children and teens read daily using electronic devices, but only 28% read printed materials every day.” (Paul,2)This shows how more people read online instead of a hard copy. Many of those who read online don’t find it interesting than those who read a hardcover book, “A growing body of evidence suggests that online reading may be less engaging and less satisfying, even for the “digital natives” for whom it is so familiar..” (Paul,2) This shows that reading online isn’t as good as reading a hardcover book even though more decide to read online.
Online books could be produced at a lower cost. Also companies could realize they are not able to produce as many copies of a book. Finally the publishing companies may have to cut back on how often they publish a new edition of a textbook. With each new addition there may be little to no changes in the information. Republishing a text every two or three years may not need to happen.
The field of information systems has grown and become more promising than in previous years. This increase demands highly skilled professionals to keep up with the quickly changing world of IS. Looking for a job in the Information Systems field opens the door for many disciplines, each with its significance in the business world. Most businesses need information systems skills to accomplish their goals. There is a wide selection of career options in the field of information systems. There are the technical positions, such as dealing with information management and hardware and software management, and the people-oriented technology positions, such as dealing with the design and operation of Internet applications (“Why Major,” n.d.).
It can be said then that a Chief Information Officer is a crucial senior administrative post in an organization since information technology plays a great role in giving leverage to business. Typically, a Chief Information Officer has a strong background in some fields of IT such as information systems, computer engineering or computer science. Being a senior post, it is a must for a Chief Information Officer to possess a post-graduate degree in the field of management such as a Master’s in Busines...
By having students pay a one-time fee, they could then rent out textbooks for the semester and return them when their classes finished (Gore, 2005). Changing the way Professors Choose Textbooks To help eliminate the monopoly over textbooks, professors can be aware of the textbooks they are choosing to use in their classes. Most often, textbook publishers get away with adding supplemental information to their textbooks that make them more expensive (Gore, 2005). In a survey conducted by CalPIRG, they found that 65% of university faculty and professors do not use the extra information when they buy textbooks (2004). If a professor chooses not to buy textbooks in which he or she will not use completely, they would be saving students money by not requiring useless parts (2004).
In conclusion, America provides many ways to help reduce the cost of college textbooks but society is still not satisfied with the outcome. The Open Textbook, Affordable Textbook Act, and book store rentals are wonderful programs, but has its disadvantages that hopefully would be resolved in the 2016 presidential elections. The statistics show that many students across the nation benefit from learning with quality of teaching, the amount of accessibility it provides without having to worry about paying off student loans. School administrations should consider about transferring to an act that would benefit both the school and the students, but also provide more equality to the publishers and students.
Along with these problems, some professors demand a specific edition of textbooks, which would cost hundreds of dollars more than the older version, and the only difference students can find is the physical appearance of the books. The California Student Public Interest Research Group published a study in 2004 that found new editions cost 58 percent more than older editions and newer editions are not that different from previous editions (PresslerE01). Therefore, expenses on text books must be reduced as it has a direct effect on students’ performance. In addition, it can be accessible anywhere at any time, so, students shouldn’t carry heavy textbooks all the time.
During the past few years, the publishing and reading world has been facing a veritable digital book onslaught. E-books have been outselling print books on Amazon since 2011 (Polanka, 7). While digital book sales skyrocketed, print book sales, especially those of mass marked paperbacks, diminished. Even the fact that e-books are not much cheaper than print books does not seem to interfere with the former’s popularity. It would seem that the age of print books is about to end, and quite soon.
Most of the time the Internet makes learning fun, unlike the plain fashion of the "almighty" textbook. Computers and other technology can also heighten the learning process by actively engaging students in the task of exploring data. Some students may be tempted to simply download information from the Internet that does not have anything to do with a particular subject that they were asked to research. This shows that the Internet may have a greater impact to education than to learn that information from a typical textbook. Since computers and the Internet have expanded the way with which
In a study that measured online students’ ability to achieve the same efficiency of course material as face-to-face students, at least 98% of students reported that they had, so one may be led to believe that online learning is just as efficient as face-to-face courses (Liebowitz, 2003).
Getting educated is one of the most important things in life when it comes to getting a good future. By developing good knowledge of schooling, it helps establish and maintain new information as needed throughout the real world. As books are one the essential tools in learning, eBooks are being used in a everyday lifestyle. Traveling to get away places from city life, helps give reading a comforting feel. Students that use print books are eventually going to use ebooks in the future. By educating students with ebooks, it is more efficient than carrying textbooks; ebooks is more convenient and reliable to read, write and store notes. Print books are being replaced by eBooks, it helps on keeping files together and it makes notes
There are some students who find it easier to work in internet classrooms and some others that find it easier to stay with traditional classrooms. I think someone may choose internet classrooms if they have difficulty interacting with teachers and other students. Some people do not like being in the classroom because they do not feel at ease around certain people especially those who treat others with disrespect. It is hard for a student to concentrate and learn a lesson when they have that kind of pressure.