Print Vs. Digital Text In Education
It seems like everything is about technology these days. Most things we do throughout the day have a tech option and sometimes it doesn’t even seem like an option – using tech is just what we do.
When it comes to learning and our ability to assimilate written information, digital text may seem like the obvious winner. It’s portable, accessible, less expensive (assuming you have a device), and just downright handy. However, when considering that many people’s comprehension levels vary based on authentically interacting with a text, does digital really stand up to print?
The answer really depends on how interactive is the digital text? When addressing what books to order or why digital may be a better fit for a particular assignment, teachers must continually ask themselves “what is the purpose of the reading I am asking students to respond to comprehend?”
The one measure that is extremely important for writing skills is proofing and research does show that when students read aloud and respond to written text they catch proofing errors more readily and can increase...