Texting and the textbook revolution.
Eric Zorn writes about a new textbook revolution in his column. iBooks 2 has created a digital textbook service for the ipad that is going to change school textbook policies all over the US. "The computer giant aims to replace school textbooks -- often unconscionably heavy and usually outdated the minute they're published -- with interactive e-books optimized for the company's iPad tablet." He argues that although printed books are most likely to "survive", textbooks no longer have a chance if on the ipad. Not only would it be extremely convenient, there would no longer be a reason to drag textbooks around and there would be no more worries about how outdated they are. After all, both students and parents alike are against textbooks because of many reasons. Of course, the price of ipads can be troubling, plus the fact that children are likely to loose or break them. However, Zorn has confidence the school districts will somehow find a way around these issues. The true challenge will be dealing with the distractions an ipad brings. So the problem is not going to get children to adjust to tablets, but to pry them away.
Info found at: www.chicagotribune.com
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