Should Textbooks Be Taught In Schools

In this case, imagine if schools continued to use books and worksheets for their learning and research. They would eventually be at a disadvantage versus a school who incorporates the phycology behind the hues of colors, design and technology into their classrooms. One article disputes that claim though, giving the reasoning that changes should come based off student interest. Students appreciated the easy use of e-books provided, but “contrary to what most would expect, the younger and supposedly tech-savvy students are not all that into e-textbooks.... It runs counter to the push for paper-free digital classroom where e-books are often marketed as the lower cost (and lower weight) option” (Lewis-Spectator). When we personalize learning, we have to take into account whether the

manner in which instruction is delivered appeals to both student interests. If students aren’t interested they are simply not going to participate. “Preventive education can help to facilitate good computing habits, but carryover of these concepts can be difficult when the environment is not easily adaptable for multiple users," the association says. These actions would produce, again, a wider range of educational influence.

When incorporating technology, schools have to be careful in how it’s set up because “computer workstations have become ubiquitous in classrooms, school administrators have had to pay closer attention to ergonomics-how people interact with their workplace. The wrong furnishings can cause students using computers to strain their necks or eyes, or develop repetitive stress injuries.” (Kennedy). One school decided to liven up the library by changing the way the library was set up and also changing the colors of the library so that students could feel less intimidated and more welcomed. Looking from this point of view, little changes and major changes to decor is a big part of students engagement with learning. One library teacher experienced first hand that “When students walk by the library, instead of seeing a jumble of cords through the library windows, they see their friends and peers comfortably engaged in reading, studying, and collaborating at chrome tables with colorful tractor seating” which in the end, resulted in to more students having the desire to go to the library and actually begin to read.

(Graves). Changing the scenery has such an effect that it tends to change students’ desires as well. Students tend to follow the flock, so if the designs are changed around to put students on display, then multiple students are likely to follow in those foot steps. The psychology behind the powers of colors is the beginning of a domino effect because once plans are put into action to change a dead situation, from there everything else is affected in a positive light. “As a result of these changes, the library is now full of students before school every morning”(Graves). These are the types of reactions that parents and teachers would like to see. All of those results stem from mainly one thing: the importance of color hues in a room and the design of the classroom space.