Keep the Books!
In this day in age, it is not surprising to see a child holding an iPhone or tablet while their parent aimlessly searches grocery aisles. Technology of all sorts has become a large, inescapable part in our lives. Since the internet has emerged into our world, the way we look at things, the way we communicate, the way we think and learn, has evolved. Schools have shifted in major ways in attempt to improve learning for all ages by making the change from printed textbooks to electronic books, or eBooks. However, with varying risks on things such as funding, health issues and various technical issues, is the change worth it? Technology can be resourceful and an efficient way of doing particular tasks, however, providing eBooks
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Sitting at a computer screen, staring at the LED screen for minutes upon hours can do significant damages to the brain as well as the eyes and body. In “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” Carr explores the idea of the brain being retrained and habits being relearned. While searching for evidence to prove his hypothesis, he found a blogger who wrote, “What if I do all my reading on the web not so much because the way I read has changed, i.e. I’m just seeking convenience, but because the way I THINK has changed?” (Carr, 2) Carr continues to explain that the brain is malleable and it is very possible for the brain to continue to change, breaking old habits and creating new habits. We also need to consider the eye strain computer screens have on everyone. The majority of students spend most of their day with their faces in their phones, so why add another screen to stare at? Most classes require students read a certain amount of their book per night or day. Students also need to use their textbooks as a study tool, prolonging the eye-to-screen contact to an unreasonable amount of exposure. Printed books will allow the student to read and analyze the text as long as needed without the concern of health related