Textbooks vs Tablets by Departamento de Educación Dixital

A positive aspect of using textbooks is that you can lend them to someone else to read, besides you can underline words or ideas and save it for another time.

2024-03-09 20:27:32 UTC

On the other hand on tablet you can have many books in a small place

2024-03-10 09:51:14 UTC

2024-03-13 20:31:35 UTC

In one hand, it´s an advantage that the students don´t carry heavy backpacks, but in the other hand, it´s interesting that they know how to look up a word in the dictionary and not just on a website.

Immediacy is overrated in my opinion.

2024-03-14 09:42:40 UTC

The main important advantage of tablet is immediate access to information and the possibility of using drawing programs such as Autodesk.

On the other hand, tablets are a source of distration because you can visit websites like youtube o TikTok.

2024-03-18 10:06:07 UTC

I think that the ideal work should be work with both things. Either the tablet or the text books are interesting tools in the children's education. The tablets are more interesting for them, but they loose a lot of time playing. And the books are a bit more boring, but they have to make an effort to know the lessons and they are more conscients of their knowledge.

2024-03-19 17:19:27 UTC

I, m going to make a comparision between book and tablets:
- In my opinion Textbooks have a long-standing tradition in education, They don’t come with digital distractions and holding a book and writing notes can enhance learning.
- On the other hand Tablets: tablets hold multiple textbooks in one device, consequently E-textbooks are often more affordable.
  But as an elementary school teacher and tech freak, I think it's becoming more and more necessary to go back to the analog era

In my humble opinion, tablets and other types of electronic devices can be dangerous for students if they are not used in a safe way. Internet has always a dark side that pupils don't know and it's problably that almost without realizing it, they start to talk with unknown people and be cheated easily. If adults learn them to use them correctly, most of these cases could be avoided.

2024-03-23 10:12:54 UTC

However, tablets have benefits such as immediacy, attractive contents and games for children and the chance of being in touch with other students to share information. Regarding textbooks, I firmly believe that they will always be necessary. The feeling of touching them can't be replaced by any other device.

2024-03-23 10:13:53 UTC

Technoogy is quite usefull, no doubt about that, but there is no technology that can replace the use of books, and it is our task to teach why (for instance, by drawing upon history). The use of technology in classroom is overestimated, and sometimes we lose sight of the fact that our forebear achieved their goals with the "only" help of effort, something that nowadays is dissapearing.

2024-03-25 07:32:02 UTC

One reason to use textbooks instead of tablets in education is that the student's attention could be disturb with the temptation of notifications, games, or other non-educational applications. Moreover, I think that the eyes of the students suffer more with tablets. Besides, the brains must learn to writte with hands.

2024-04-02 18:33:15 UTC

Textbooks vs Tablets

2025-11-13 17:11:04 UTC

In my humble opinion, Textbooks and tablets both have advantages and disadvantages in education. Textbooks are reliable, don’t need charging, and help students focus without digital distractions. They can also improve reading comprehension and allow for easy note-taking. However, they are often heavy, expensive to replace, and can become outdated quickly.

Tablets, on the other hand, offer access to a wide range of digital resources, videos, and interactive activities that can make learning more engaging. They are lighter to carry and can store thousands of books in one device. Still, tablets can be distracting, cause eye strain, and depend on electricity and internet access.

As a teacher, I also notice that tablets encourage creativity and collaboration among students, but they may widen the gap between those who have access to technology at home and those who do not. Finding a balance between both tools can help create a more effective and inclusive learning environment.

A new educational era

2025-11-19 21:31:19 UTC

In my opinion, the main advantage of introducing tablets into the classroom lies in their appeal to students, which increases their motivation to learn.

On the other hand, the widespread use of tablets in education could reinforce addiction to new technologies, reduce creativity, and affect students' attention spans. In addition, the implementation of new technologies does not encourage the improvement or practice of handwriting, which explains why students are increasingly less familiar with spelling rules.

In conclusion, the introduction of tablets as an educational resource offers vast possibilities in the educational landscape, although they present disadvantages that justify the need to give textbooks a certain prominence. A proper balance between both methodologies could enrich learning and guarantee a quality education.

Books are still very important and technology can't replace them. Whe should teach students why books matter. Technology is useful, but I think we usually think it's more important that it really is in the fundamental things of life.

2025-11-20 13:13:37 UTC

2025-11-23 17:56:45 UTC

From my point of view, I don't think that the use of tablets or computers means the disappearance of manual labor. I think it's very beneficial for children not to have to carry a heavy backpack on their backs. In the text, we saw that this is one of the most repeated arguments in favor of tablets. But just because there are digital books does not mean that everything has to be digital; you can still use notebooks and write by hand. We can do crafts or physical education.

To conclude, I find it very difficult to understand the debate, as I do not consider them to be mutually exclusive.

Textbooks vs Tablets

2025-11-24 18:46:32 UTC

I think, that both, textbooks and tablets, have advantages and disadvantages. Textbooks help students be creative, improve their reading... but they can be heavy or can get out of date quickly, among other issues. Tablets can have videos and motivate students, but they can also distract students with games, apps...

So, a good idea is to use both and make the most of all the resources in the classroom.

Dolo

2025-11-25 20:31:52 UTC

I believe that nowadays is an advantage to learn how to deal with both items. According to the article pros and cons are shown with right arguments and teachers should encourage students to use materials that help them learn to develop their skills in the best way.

the debate

2025-11-26 16:39:21 UTC

Textbooks no need for batteries or Wi-Fi, and help reduce distractions. Many students find it easier to focus when using printed materials.

Tablets, on the other hand, are lightweight, interactive, and can store hundreds of books and resources in one device.

Which one is better? I think that it depends on the context. Some students benefit from the structure of traditional textbooks, while others thrive with the flexibility of digital tools.

Perhaps the best solution is a balanced approach: combining the strengths of BOTH methods to support different learning styles.

Text books Vs Tablets in class

2025-11-29 21:18:43 UTC

As a teacher, it is wonderful to see how students focus and work or follow you in a task. Unfortunately, this mostly happens when they use electronic devices.

Getting them to focus, download or use a textbook is much more boring for them.

However, a book allows them to work and learn anywhere and in any situation without an internet connection and even without electricity.

Text books vs Tablets

2025-12-01 10:07:52 UTC

In my opinion both textbooks and tablets are great assets for learning and both have advantages and disadvantages. Text books are always available and at hand, since they always overcome the problems of spotty internet connection. However, their weight can make them difficult to carry and they may become outdated easily.

Tablets can store lots of updated books and can provide students with engaging content, but they give too many distracting stimulii for students, hindering their focus and learning. In addition, exposure to blue light from screens leads to eyestrain and sleep problems.

On the whole, I consider that both should be used to complement each other.

2025-12-01 10:21:10 UTC

Textbooks provide contact with the subject matter, which I believe is absolutely necessary at some levels. They allow you to underline, take notes, practice writing, and improve spelling.

Tablets are very useful for storing large amounts of information in a small space, but for studying or reading, I personally don't find them very convincing.

2025-12-01 23:37:30 UTC

Tablets versus Printed Books

The question is the convenience for students of learning with tablets or printed books. The main advantage of tablets is that they can concentrate a lot of knowledge in a small device that can be easily carried. Despite this, students may feel overwhelmed by so much information. In summary, nowadays it is convenient for students to use textbooks to memorize knowledge, but to use tablets to keep the information they are studying up to date.

2025-12-03 21:27:39 UTC

Technology in education, from my point of view, can be a good resource when teachers give the right directions, and use it with a clear purpose; it is a powerful tool that can help students. There are a lot of benefits for students when they use technology, as for example, access to information or interactive experiences, among others. On the other hand, technology, without a clear educational purpose, it becomes as just a toy for kids. For avoiding those moments when students use technology just for play, we have to take in to account give clear directions, a good arrangement in the classroom and do not leave our pupils the total freedom of doing what they want.

2025-12-05 18:03:06 UTC

I’m “old school” when it comes to this topic, so textbooks all the way. It would be amazing to balance both, or maybe use them depending on the type of students you have, because some will definitely work better with one or the other; but if I had to choose: paper, pencil and textbook.