Journal 9:"Reading Redefined for a Transmedia Universe"


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Lamb, A. (2011). Reading redefined for a transmedia universe. Leading & Learning, 39(3), 12-17. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-november-2011.aspx

In this article Annette Lamb the evolution of books and its benefits.  She explains how books are mostly not what they had been decades ago.  Now, books are accessible through iPads, Nooks, Kindles, tablets, and various smart phones.  Not only has accessibility to books has revolutionized but it is also innovative by having numerous features available.  Features such as highlighters, dictionaries, virtual bookmarks, note and taking tools, are some available through electronic books, e-books.  Lamb discusses how most authors have their texts, books, in e-books exclusively, allowing them to adapt features in form of games, maps, or images that allow the student to grasp the idea the author is trying to share with the reader.  Even though there are many tools that can support the subject or topic being taught a teacher must be careful on what sources are chosen in order to not distract the student or have him or her misunderstand the topic.

Q1:  What are the advantages of using e-books when teaching?
When a student uses e-books to learn a certain topic tools such as, highlighters, dictionaries, virtual bookmarks, note and taking tools are easily accessed; allowing the student to analyze and understand the content better if using them accordingly.  There are also interactive programs available that allow the student to grasp a better understanding, and actually learn, through various game-like activities, making learning fun and memorable.

Q2: How can students’ learning benefit rather than hinder when using e-books?
Something new and innovative can obstruct students’ learning if they do not know how to use the various features available.  It is important for teachers to go over the instructions on how to use and exploit the many useful features of any e-book with the class.

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