After reading the New York Times website I came across a really interesting article in the Education section that caught my attention and I immediately was able to link it to our class. "Bringing up a Young Reader on E-books" published by Thomas J. Fitzgerald on March 28, 2012 touches topics like the integration of e-readers and iPad into the students learning experience and the positive and negative sides of using e-readers and iPad rather than traditional books. I totally agree with all of the articles arguments, I think it is important for young students to start getting in touch with technology through out their learning process. This opens up to different abilities that the student might have. Many people argue that e- readers like the nook should not be a replacement for kids to use traditional books. Others say that children need motivation to read, which is found when using theses electronic devices said a teacher in the article. As much as I think traditional books should always be used , I feel that technology is growing so fast that eventually we will not be using traditional books as much as before.
Julie,
ReplyDeleteI think that it is very important that your bring up the use of e Books at this time. With new advancements in technology it is essential to carefully examine each new technology and determine if it is appropriate for use in the classroom. The eight-year-old in the article brings up a great point when she says that reading on an e-Reader is more fun. Students will be more inclined to use technological devices when they are available due to the fact that they are simply more appealing than the traditional hard cover textbook. Additionally, the aspect of the interactive that comes along with these books (such as changing the color of the cat in one book) also makes them an appealing learning tool to both students and educators. I believe that it is great that students are able to connect with their readings in this fashion and I think that this type of use will encourage reading overall.
However, I do understand the criticism that comes with this type of reading especially when it comes to wearing out the eyes by constantly staring at the screen.I have been issued an iPad to use this semester and after a while of staring at the screen my eyes start to tire, as they do with any other computer screen. I do know that Kindle however has a different type of screen that actually resembles a book and I wonder if the use of this type of e-Reader would eliminate some skepticism.
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