tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659129692311420485.post2173131684719507237..comments2013-04-26T10:33:59.124-05:00Comments on Tech Savvy Preservice Teachers: School Leaders’ Opinions on 21st Century SkillsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659129692311420485.post-46685862783201613022010-10-28T17:41:22.168-05:002010-10-28T17:41:22.168-05:00I also agree with Liz and Emily. Not only is it di...I also agree with Liz and Emily. Not only is it difficult to retain information read online, I think it's also difficult to remain focused while online. For many students, the temptation to take frequent breaks from reading to surf the internet would probably be very strong. If doing homework from the book, it may also be more tempting for students to copy answers from the internet. When using a solid textbook, it's much easier to isolate yourself in a quiet area, sit down and do your homework. Online texts would leave the line between schoolwork and free internet time very blurred. One other problem that I thought of was that even families that have computers usually just have one, so families with more than one child would probably have trouble scheduling homework time on the computer for each child.medwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194207783681199686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659129692311420485.post-83503602587137889782010-10-28T14:51:16.441-05:002010-10-28T14:51:16.441-05:00I completely agree with Liz. In order to retain in...I completely agree with Liz. In order to retain information I prefer to hold a solid copy of a book and have freedom to write or highlight as needed. When trying to read a long text online I often lose track of my place and my eyes get tired faster. Also, converting to online textbooks presents a huge problem for students who do not have computer or internet access. If we are trying to create equality in the classroom and fight for social justice among our students, then presenting a situation that causes a disadvantage is quite counter productive. <br />As Liz mentioned, it is important that we take everything into account before we make drastic changes towards technology.eschmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09348452869748535805noreply@blogger.com