Central Ide Pro And Cons Of Textbooks In The Classroom

Central Idea: Pro and cons of textbooks in the classroom.

Introduction: Textbooks, they have always been a part of our lives, right? However, have you ever wondered why, when, and where did they actually come from? Books, in one form or another, have always existed whether on clay tablets, papyrus rolls, or on sheets of vellum. When Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1448, it ushered in an era of mass-producing books. The Guinness Book of World Records lists the Gutenberg Bible as the world’s oldest mechanically printed book. The first copies of which were printed in 1454-1455. Only forty-eight original copies are known to existence, of which twenty-one are complete. Here is a photo of a preserved Gutenberg Bible located
Next, children are more focused and have a positive outcome with textbooks. According to an article based on literacy issued by rif.org, states that in 11,000 reports, children 's book lending and ownership programs were shown to have positive behavioral, educational, and psychological outcomes. Children whom have access to print materials or textbooks reading performances are improved. Why? When children are provided with the right material or books it helps, them read better. With greater access to books, children are able to convey their enjoyment of books or academics, resulting of improved attitudes towards reading and learning. (Jim Lindsay,
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A. All of those cons can easily be countered with a simple logical explanation. Outdated source information is an invalid argument for most courses because textbooks are recycled every seven-ten years. How much has a pre-1900 history class changed in the past 10 years? Not much, because it would be impossible to changed what happened. In addition, for most basic science class, focus on the scientific laws has not changed in a hundred years. For more advanced and current classes online sourcing may be an additional layer for resources but the textbook still offers a good basis of information on the subject.
B. Textbooks are long lasting and durable. They can fall from your desk or slip out of your hands and when it hit the ground it does not crash or have a black out moment. You pick them up and they are ready to continue from where you left off.
C. Back pain is a large problem in today 's society however a type of eye fatigue or eyestrain commonly caused by computers is known as computer vision syndrome. It affects about 50%-90% of computer workers. (Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment) If students start using computers instead of textbooks, this could affect them