Tablets Vs. Textbooks

Tablets vs. Textbooks

Almost everyone in the world today realizes that technology is taking over just about everything. One of the things technology is taking over is the textbooks that students use in their classes. These textbooks are becoming accessible on different tablets, such as the Ipad or Microsoft Surface, through applications that have those textbooks available. All textbooks aren't accessible yet, but companies are in the process of making textbooks on a tablet. There are arguments stating whether or not the tablets are necessary for everyday use in a student. Despite the fact that there are arguments against why tablets are not wanted in some schools today, many also believe that the tablets are a better source for a students everyday use.

With a tablet, students are able to store not only textbooks, but also other classroom materials. In addition, by having a tablet, it would take up less space. With textbooks, a person would have to carry the books to class every day. Also, it would take stress off of many students because then students would not have to have the responsibility of carrying every textbook and remembering to bring it to class. With a tablet, a student is able to keep it with him/her throughout the school day and have everything they need for every class in that tablet. A tablet is easy to use and is at the touch of your fingers. By using a tablet, teachers have more ways to connect with a student and give more activities that students will be more interested in. Textbooks are too heavy for students and can be easy to rip and bend. Tablets are much lighter, and can be protected with a case. This is a reason a tablet is more useful than textbooks.

Another advantage to getting rid of textbooks and getting a tablet is the cost. The price of one tablet, depending on what brand, can be equal to the price of two textbooks. It is understood that students use more than one textbook. All of the textbooks that a student uses throughout a school year can cost up to 1,000 dollars and,depending on the brand and year of the textbook, could cost even more than that and range up to 2,000 dollars per student. The average price for a tablet on the other hand is about 400 dollars. So for a difference of about 1600 dollars a student can have all of the textbooks on a tablet. However, that's not the only way you can save money. A tablet can provide a student with a application for notes and other things such as flashcards. Also, many textbooks available on tablets have built in highlighters and other tools that students can use to make notes while reading. Tablets have features of notes, internet access, and also have apps available to make different presentations that a student may need throughout the year. There are also flashcard applications that work the same way as regular flashcards. To conclude, a tablet saves money by being cheaper than the price of all