Is digital replacing print? Yes, in some areas I believe digital is replacing print. Areas such as: research papers, newspaper articles, magazine articles, and general information all belong in digital databases. As the amount of information in fields like these grows it will become harder to store in print form. Therefore to me it seems logical that all this information should be stored and made available for free on digital databases.
It also seems that businesses would benefit from storing there records in digital form. It would save them from having to store as much paper as well as being more environmentally friendly. They would also be able to create backup information in case something happens to there office.
As a student I feel it would be a lot easier to have my school books on a digital device or able to access them through digital databases. If my books were on a digital device I would not have to carry a backpack. If my books were on a database I could access them a lot easier from a lot more locations. I would also like to think that maybe without having to be printed the books could be made a lot less expensive.
When it comes to doing research I
find it really helpful and more efficient to be able to access large amounts of
information in one place such as with digital databases. However when it comes to reading for pleasure
I hope that digital never replaces print.
Thank
you, Jeremy
Digital books are something that have been discussed by faculty for quite some time. On the one hand, it could be more convenient and cost effective for students. On the other hand, most teachers need students to bring their texts to class. In those cases, should students be allowed to have out an iPad during class? I don't care how good of a student you are, when the internet is sitting there taunting you, paying attention can become an impossible feat!
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