Friday, April 22, 2016
Digital Textbooks?
This week, students wrote persuasive essays regarding textbooks. First, we learned what digital textbooks look like, what they are capable of, and their drawbacks by watching a few three-minute videos. We then read an article on the topic as well. Students then had to commit to either being for the move from traditional textbooks towards digital ones or believe that traditional textbooks are still best for learning based on current drawbacks to digital ones. Next, they wrote a speech, which used information from our multiple sources to back up their claim, aimed for Mrs. Williams, our principal. The speeches were written and then practiced. Finally, they were given to their peers in class. Coincidentally, the USA Today just had an article come out about New York City and Amazon signing an agreement regarding digital text books for that school district, which is the largest in the country. We connected this article in on Friday.
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Thak you for the article! I know that nowadays the digital textbooks issue is being raised by more and more teachers. Still, I think students should keep in touch with paper books as they all already have smartphones, iPads, other gadgets that are so harmful to health! Students must have a rest. That's why sometimes it's better to search for services that produce essay writing for British students! It will give an opportunity for students to relax and save health! I used to apply for a professional writing help and it really helped me!
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