Textbooks vs. TabletsSample Student

Tablets ConvenientPortable computerLess expensive on the

long termYou can work on your

presentations or other tasks

Good for business

TextbooksHeavyPeople prefer the

physical effectCan get expensiveYou eventually get

rid of them

Tablets in schoolPros Cons

Lighter; students carry less

A tablet can hold thousand of books

Schools save moneyLess use of paperHas many functions

Increase excuses to not do homework

Textbooks do not freeze or can get hack

Tablets need wi-fi or wireless connection; some students can’t afford it

Tablets can get damage quick

Teachers can benefit tooTeachers won’t have excuses to not grade

workThey don’t take the risk of loosing students’

papersThey can take their grading work on the go!Teachers can provide helpful applications for

studentsStudents can email them with questions

Which is better for thesepurposes?

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Printed Books

E-Books

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