Here is the link to the New York Times article, "How Do E-Books Change the Reading Experience?" What does this article have to offer on the e-reader issue that is different from "The ABCs of E-Reading"? Also, if you have time, read some of the comments, because sometimes the comments on this site are as insightful as the article itself. Are there any particularly interesting comments that stood out to you?
Also, I found an interesting statistic as I was browsing a student technology survey from 2013 here at Weber State, regarding dedicated e-readers. When asked if they owned a dedicated e-reader, 76.5% said no, and that they didn't plan to purchase one. Another 3.3% stated they planned to purchase one, and 20.2% said that they currently own one. What conclusions can we draw in considering this research?
While reading this article that favored paper reading to e reading there was an advertisement on the side for Audible books. While most people still favor paper reading, I believe that e reading will continue to grow in popularity.
ReplyDeleteEvan Capron
That is really interesting--while I don't especially like to read e-books, I do enjoy audiobooks, especially when they are well-narrated. I like to listen to them on my iPod while I'm running long distances. I still prefer good old fashioned paper books, though!
DeleteI absolutely love audiobooks! I have spent far too much money on Audible.com.
DeleteAudiobooks seem to be more popular with people on-the-go. I for sure like them, and they keep me interested in the literature world.
Delete-Ben Nelson
I would much rather listen to an audiobook than read an e-book. I get distracted way to easy with e-books and would rather just read from a real book.
Delete-Tanner Adams
I think e-books are a good resource to us. We can now find any book we want and read it for a fraction of the cost a paperback book costs. Plus you can have hundreds of books in your pocket. You can just keep reading when you are finished with one. I think e-books are so handy.
ReplyDeleteJason Baldwin
Seeing that research that you provided about Weber State, I think there aren't many students that own a e-book device because we are so poor and can't afford nice devices like those. It also doesn't help when all of our books are only available as hard copies. Looking at the article, I noticed the author pointed out that they make it difficult to be distracted on a reading device. They mentioned how they have to enter a password to make the internet and other apps available because it's so distracting and too easy to get to otherwise. I have a difficult time with this as well. When I'm researching on the computer I get caught up with Facebook, Instagram, and even texting or Instant Messaging. It's so tough to stay focused on important things these days!
ReplyDeleteThe article barely just touched the fact that other cultures have the ability to download books just on the download button when the book is not in stores yet. This is actually really amazing if you expand the thought of it. Cultures have the ability to look at books from other cultures. The cost probably behind exporting the book over seas could limit some authors on making the decision of exporting their books. The e-book allows us to look into other literature from other cultures.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the conclusions from the research. We are broke! Tuition should include a free e-reader of your choice! The e-reader is a library at your fingertips. E-readers are to libraries, what red box is to blockbuster. Will libraries evolve or be left in the dust?
ReplyDeleteTrevor Williams
I hope they don't, but that's they way things are looking.
DeleteAmber B.
I think for school I would like an e-reader more because the textbook are so dang huge! But for my personal reading I would like paperback books because that is a great feeling to finish a book and the smell is also wonderful
ReplyDeleteSydney Medsker
Really, the textbooks do seem to be an inconvenience. I would choose an e-reader over a hefty textbook any day, but I also love the feel and smell of the books I enjoy reading. My only issue with e-readers is that for some reason I have a difficult time understanding and focusing on what I'm reading on the bright little screen. This would probably happen with a text I'm not interested in anyway....
Delete- Maddie Walters
I agree with Sydney, I love using my Kindle for renting school books! Instead of toting around a huge bag and hurting my back, I can find almost any textbook on my kindle, and can carry just that little lightweight device around.
Delete-Kortney T.
Every technological break through has started out slow, and gain steam over time.
ReplyDeleteOmar Cuevas
I love to read ebooks, it is so nice to have my little kindle, and have a giant selection of books at the swipe of my finger to chose from. It definitely makes it nice not having to carry around all the books we are interested in all the time.
ReplyDelete-Kortney T.
I have an e-reader and many books. At home i prefer a book but on they go its great to have an e-reader on the go. Never will i have a textbook on an e-reader.
ReplyDelete-Thomas Sabol
Why would anyone want a textbook on an e-reader?