The use of digital textbooks in classrooms is growing in the face of the easy availability of smartphones and the Internet. The interactive features that form part of digital textbooks have captured the attention of both students and teachers, providing the former a more engaging and immersive experience and allowing the latter easy access to online resourcesRead more
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eBooks do not need an introduction in today’s age. Most schools and educational institutes have adopted eBooks or digital textbooks as part of their courseware. Students are also no stranger to digital textbooks and its multiple advantages, thanks to everyday smartphone usage. Though eBooks have been around for almost a decade, it has only beenRead more
Ever seen one of those videos where a toddler is holding a phone upside down and pretending to talk? Well, they sure are cute, but what you need to really notice here is that they are already familiar with how to use a smartphone! They know they can talk through it and that when youRead more
In this age of digitization, where everything from shopping to banking is available at the click of a button, why not access study materials? eBooks or etextbooks are not a new concept anymore. Kindle has ensured that the whole world has access to digital books. The change in reading habits or rather reading platforms, compelledRead more
The K-12 curriculum is increasingly being dominated by digital textbooks as educational institutes are adopting this new form of study material to teach school students. The K-12 curriculum usually comprises of courses with varying difficulty levels and complexity. As students gradually move from K to 12, their learning needs also increase. While traditional textbooks areRead more
As education goes digital there is an urgent need for publishers to develop engaging eTextbooks and distribute them online. While eBooks have been around for some time, evolving technologies and pedagogical practices have shifted attention to interactive eBooks that engage learners, provide a real-time context, ensure effective knowledge transfer, and shift control of learning fromRead more
An e-textbook or digital textbook is the electronic version of a traditionally published textbook that may or may not be available in a paper form. The use of etextbooks is growing at a rapid pace in schools, colleges and universities, and is projected to dominate the textbook market within the next few years. Publishing companiesRead more
As digital technology expands its horizons, more and more educational institutes including high schools and colleges are adopting eBooks to impart knowledge. Publishers too are taking to etextbooks to meet learners’ expectations and also expand their reach through the Internet. The increasing use of the Internet and the easy availability of smartphones have changed theRead more
