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=** FRIT 7134 **= =** E-books in curriculum and programming ideas for e-books **=

Links to Articles Can E-books Gather Dust By: Doug Johnson

[|Book Smarts? E-Texts Receive Mixed Reviews From Students] Wall Street Journal This is an article talking about some of the pros and cons of using e-books in the classroom

Are e-books Ready for the Classroom? Eric J. Simpson Professor of Biology at Fordham University The article is about a small study that he did with 22 students using e-books for a semester

[|Follett eBooks] Follett Website allows demos and lesson plans using eBooks Offers Whiteboard Interaction

Pros and Cons of Ebooks
 * < Pros ||< Cons ||
 * < Easier portability ||< Cost ||
 * < Can store more books together ||< Black and White cheaper ||
 * < Able to use anywhere ||< Not all books are offered in ebook format ||
 * < Teachers can highlight text with interactive board ||< Many students don't have the technology to use ebooks at home ||
 * < Teachers can cut and paste to make worksheets ||<  ||