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shared by Rachel Henderson on 28 Feb 12 - No Cached

Principles of Biology, a constantly updating science textbook
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The book, which will constantly be updated with the latest scientific information, will cost $49 for students and will be available through a Web browser, rather than requiring a certain device.
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For now, the books will only be in English
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“They don’t have to carry anything around, no apps, no devices, no matter where they are they have access,” he said
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Savkar said he knows that e-textbooks will eventually be the primary texts for classrooms and believes that there’s a five- to 10-year transition before these texts are widely adopted.
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paper products make up the largest share of solid waste in the United States. This country is also the largest paper consumer in the world, with one person going through an average of 663 pounds each year.
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the past several years have seen such improvements in electronic readers and other eco-friendly technologies that a paperless world is now possible
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some publications have shifted toward online-only content
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It’s now possible to purchase and read many required textbooks online.
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the course pack, should simply be banned
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In cases in which copyright issues arise, course packs should be made available for purchase as e-books.
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reduce the amount of money allocated to students for printing
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encourage professors to require that homework be submitted online
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The money formerly used for paper could be transferred to something more environmentally friendly, like purchasing eReaders that can be checked out in the library.
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the main objection to eReaders – that the energy required to make and use one exceeds the carbon impact of making a book – is largely invalid: The carbon emitted in the life cycle of an Amazon Kindle is fully offset after one year of us
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shared by Rachel Henderson on 28 Feb 12 - No Cached

Take, for example, an Inkling produced biology text that generates 3D models of molecules and contains high-definition videos, or the undergraduate music appreciation text that weaves audio samples from live performances with descriptive text.
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“There’s always going to be a need for books. When I have kids I’ll be reading them books. There’s nothing inherently bad about a book,” says the native Cape Bretoner.
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“But for the purposes of helping somebody learn a complex concept or personalizing the learning experience – a book is a terrible device. It is, by definition, one-size-fits-all. It can’t be updated, it can’t be interactive, and it’s not terribly engaging.”
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The titles are downloaded through Inkling’s website, and cost about 40% less than their print counterparts
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“I am, to this day, blown away that when you walk into most classrooms – including in Canada – technology is not a core component of how people learn,” he says.
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shared by jessi lew on 24 Feb 12 - No Cached

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