Sunday, July 25, 2010
Thing 20: eBooks
I have mixed feelings about eBooks. On one hand, I don't really like them. It may sound silly, but I enjoy the smell of a book; I like turning the pages and seeing how much I've read. Reading from a printed page is very different from reading from a computer screen, and I prefer to read from a printed page. On the other hand, I cannot dismiss the fact that eBooks allow more people access to books and information. I can see how they could be used for a class. For example, if there is a particular resource that all students must read, sometimes there aren't enough copies in the library. Or, some students may not find the right resource. By putting them in an online eBook library, all students will be able to access the right information. I was disappointed that we don't have any books in the database for JWMS. Some of our middle school students would really enjoy eBooks!
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We all need to do a mind shift - we ALL love (the present format of) books - however, we need to keep in mind that the world is changing and that the physical book is really just a means of disseminating information. Now eBooks allow the same information to be disseminated in a different (and for educational purposes) much more efficient format. I think that the future will hold many different formats for information and that we will be choosing the format that best suits our needs
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There are e-books available through iCONN. I will be sure to highlight them and even improve access.
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