https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa Are print-books dead? Is it time to ditch this 15th century technology? en-us 2017-03-28 06:10:11 UTC 2025-10-09 13:54:30 UTC hello@padlet.com e5103083 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163013760 I think there is still something quite special and comforting about print books. I don't think they are dead, however, I think there needs to be a balance between print and electronic texts. ]]> 2017-03-28 06:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163013760 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163849273 I still prefer to use print books mostly because using electronic text's strains my eyes and hurts after a while.   ]]> 2017-03-30 23:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163849273 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163849840 There is something real about using print books, something that isn't reciprocated on a screen. Plus you never have to worry about it running out of battery.]]> 2017-03-30 23:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163849840 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163850429 Having a printed book feels much more personal, and there is something special about having a printed book rather than an electronic book. However, I do agree that there needs to be a balance between printed texts and electronic texts.

]]> 2017-03-30 23:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163850429 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163853430 I don't think print books are dead at all. It's just not the same reading from a screen compared to an actual book. Even in this course, whenever we have readings to do for class i always print mine off to read from paper, it's just a lot easier for me to read, rather than staring at a screen for so long. I think there needs to be a balance in life between print and electronic. ]]> 2017-03-31 00:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163853430 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163854771 Printed books are definitely not dead. I've always preferred a printed book over a digital book as: 
1.I can annotate/write in them.
2. They don't put strain on my eyes. 
The only bad thing about printed books I guess is that they are heavy, especially when carrying a school bag. 
There needs to be a balance between the two types.  

]]> 2017-03-31 00:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163854771 e5103083 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163857773 2017-03-31 01:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163857773 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163864488 I am a bit old school whereby I like to have a physical book to hold and read and highlight etc however, I am slowly learning  to alter this and read off a screen.  It will take some time :P
I do not think that print books are dead though. Like most i think there needs to be a balance. ]]> 2017-03-31 02:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163864488 elly_pilgrim https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163865835 It feels nice to be able to hold a book and appreciate all the hard work needed to create it.  Although electronic books hold many positives, saving paper and advancing technologically for example, nothing will ever replace a print-book that you can carry anywhere in the world with you and not worry about the inability to access the internet or a power source for your device to keep reading.]]> 2017-03-31 02:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163865835 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163868080 There are benefits and disadvantages to both printed books and ebooks - printed books don't run on battery power so can be used all the time without 'running out' so I think that printed books will never die. Also who wants to risk taking a digital reading device to the beach to risk getting sandy/wet? I'd rather take a paper book any day!]]> 2017-03-31 02:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163868080 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163868912 I think that print books are not dead. But there is a time and a place for everything. There are benefits and disadvantages to print books. There is minimal way to get distracted but its not as easy as pointing a mouse on a computer to find what you are looking for. There also is disadvantages to online e-books such as, it is very very easy to get distracted. Both print books and e-books can be great tools, even in todays society, we just have to find the right time and place to use these resources.]]> 2017-03-31 03:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163868912 matt_015 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163871458 I like using the print books as everyone else has mentioned it does not put strain on your eyes. It is also good to have both your device and your print book in front of you and not have to flick from screen to screen to find the information you need.]]> 2017-03-31 03:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/163871458 katjabischof51 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164078551 Similar to what a lot of others have said, I personally find a lot of comfort in using textbooks and even consider them as one of the most beneficial learning tools for me. I find highlighting and annotating an awesome way of learning and don't think that much else compares to a physical textbook for these practices.

]]> 2017-04-01 00:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164078551 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164083049 I find that print books are a lot easier to use. I find I focus better with a hard copy rather than an electronic copy. While electronic copies are easier to access they're also more distracting because you have to look at them on a device.]]> 2017-04-01 03:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164083049 chelsea_pollock https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164084519 Print-books are certainly not dead. I still prefer to use them over digital books. However in saying this, I'm sure if you were to ask this question to someone much younger you'd receive a different answer. I believe there is an uprise in digital books. Which is okay. But print-books are still alive!]]> 2017-04-01 05:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164084519 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164100062 I believe print books are not dead, but the demand of eBooks is on the rise. I personally prefer printed text over eBooks because I find that I learn better from a printed text. ]]> 2017-04-01 11:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164100062 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164139998 I believe that there is still sentimental value in print books. I personally prefer a hard copy so I can highlight or write notes on it. I also believe if you ask me this question in twenty five years that my answer would be yes they are dead. With the younger generations coming through e-books will become the norm and print books will slowly be faded out.

]]> 2017-04-02 04:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164139998 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164206471 With all the advanced technologies we have to use, and how fast we can retrieve a piece of information, it is easy to say "yes, print books are dead". However, I believe that if you are searching for information in a quick and easy format then online books / ebooks are the way to go. I personally still prefer using a print book as it is easy to multitask when working and I think it is important to not have our faces glued to a screen 24/7, especially for study purposes.]]> 2017-04-02 23:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164206471 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164207591 Although eBooks are now being used, I know many people (myself included) prefer paper books. For me it can be quite therapeutic to turn a page and feel the paper as I'm reading. Although eBooks are convenient and save space by having it on one device, I definitely do not think they have taken over paper books. Technology may have taken control of this modern day age, however sometimes tradition must thrive and I don't see people's passion for books fading in the wake of eBooks.]]> 2017-04-03 00:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164207591 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164216478 Sometimes it's easier to focus on something printed rather than on a screen. I personally also believe it's easier on the eyes after reading for extensive periods of time]]> 2017-04-03 01:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164216478 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164255511 I believe that print books are not dead. They have been, and still are, the major source used by students to facilitate with learning, and in turn further educational success. In saying this, e-books are the future of education, and if education is looking to grow in the direction of technology integration, then e-books are a fantastic way to start this off. We must also take into consideration that different students learn in different ways, therefor the print books must be kept within education to ensure learning occurs to the fullest, along with e-books. ]]> 2017-04-03 08:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164255511 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164504944 I think that with the further advancement in technology in the modern age that eBooks are becoming more and more popular. However, eBooks are not alway easily accessible therefore the need for hardcopy textbooks is always a safe option. Furthermore, I feel that as time progresses, technology will become the dominant source of learning for future generations. ]]> 2017-04-04 01:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/164504944 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/165081468 Even though e-books are available to use, I know many people including my self that prefer hard copy books. Although e-books are more accessible, print books are much easier to multi task with, then looking at a screen the whole time while studying. ]]> 2017-04-06 09:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/165081468 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/165082311 I believe print books aren't dead, they may not be used as much as before, however they're still a good resource when trying to multi task while studying.]]> 2017-04-06 09:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/165082311 https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/165158930 Although, there are benefits for the use of e-books such as convenience and price. Printed books are useful for those who find it helpful when making annotations, so that they can refer to them later. There is a personal element to hard copy prints that e-books will never be able to replace.]]> 2017-04-06 14:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/e5103083/hc9pr09ngtoa/wish/165158930