Do Students Lose Depth in Digital Reading? | The Digital Reader

Do Students Lose Depth in Digital Reading? | The Digital Reader

Do students learn as much when they read digitally as they do in print? For both parents and teachers, knowing whether computer-based media are improving or compromising education is a question of concern. With the surge in popularity of e-books, online learning and open educational resources, investigators have been trying to determine whether students do…

ⓔ Where do ereaders fit in a sea of Chromebooks (also, new Kindle Oasis from Amazon)

ⓔ Where do ereaders fit in a sea of Chromebooks (also, new Kindle Oasis from Amazon)

Amazon released a new Kindle this week, the Oasis. At 3.4MM thick and 4.6 ounces in weight, it is over half the weight of an iPad mini and almost 50% thinner (44.3% if you want to be pendantic). The downside is that it is $290. But, who buys a black and white Kindle? Readers I…