TABLETS VS. TEXTBOOKS

PROS

• Tablets help students learn more material faster.

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• Tablets can hold hundreds of textbooks on one device, plus homework, quizzes, and other files, eliminating the need for physical storage of books and classroom materials.

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• On a tablet, e-textbooks can be updated instantly to get new editions or information.

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• Students who own tablets purchase and read more books than those who read print books alone.

CONS

• Handheld technological devices including tablets are associated with a range of health problems.

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• Tablets have too many distractions for classroom use.

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• Tablets are more susceptible to theft than print textbooks.

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• Tablets increase the number of excuses available for students not doing their schoolwork.

SOURCES

• Federal Communications Commission, "Digital Textbook Playbook," (2.55 MB) www.fcc.gov, Feb. 1, 2012
• Emily Price, "How Much Storage Does Your Tablet Need?," www.tecca.com, Mar. 3, 2012
• Associated Press, "Cell Phone Theft on the Rise," wowt.com, Oct. 21, 2012
• ProCon.org