Here is the link to the New York Times article, "How Do E-Books Change the Reading Experience?" What does this article have to offer on the e-reader issue that is different from "The ABCs of E-Reading"? Also, if you have time, read some of the comments, because sometimes the comments on this site are as insightful as the article itself. Are there any particularly interesting comments that stood out to you?
Also, I found an interesting statistic as I was browsing a student technology survey from 2013 here at Weber State, regarding dedicated e-readers. When asked if they owned a dedicated e-reader, 76.5% said no, and that they didn't plan to purchase one. Another 3.3% stated they planned to purchase one, and 20.2% said that they currently own one. What conclusions can we draw in considering this research?
Does anyone else feel like they can connect and understand paper books better because it doesn't constantly beep or flash notifications across your screen?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. I can't believe e-readers have come to that. How distracting!
Delete-Cailyn H.
Heidi, YES! When I am reading I don't even want my phone near me…If I were to read an E book, and it started to beep or flash I would almost get annoyed. I definitely prefer books. No distractions.
DeleteKaylee C
Which author did you connect with more and why? For me it was Holmes!
ReplyDelete-Cailyn H.
It was Holmes for me as well.
Delete- Bryson M.
I connected with Holmes better too!
DeleteKaylee C
At the end of her article, Holmes mentions that the books we read can be as telling as the clothes we wear. Does it matter to you guys if the book you are reading gives off a certain identity about you?
ReplyDelete- Bryson M.
I agree with her, on how what we read can tell so much about us. Yet, I don't care that it gives me an identity. I read for enjoyment.
Delete-Hope Franks
I agree with her as well. But I may read books that don't interest me as much but someone else has suggested are good. I don't think those books would show a certain identity about me. Although, the books I choose for myself to read, probably would show my personality.
DeleteNo, it doesn't matter to me. I can read anything and still enjoy it as long as it's written well.
ReplyDelete-Cailyn H.
I feel the same way. Paper or electronic doesn't matter to me.
DeleteParris Scott
Although I love my e-reader there are times that I feel like I don't make a connection to the characters. Does anyone else have this problem?
ReplyDelete-Hope Franks
I totally agree there! For me reading on my e reader I can't really put myself in the characters shoes or completely understand what they mean. Reading a paper book is a completely different story. I am able to do just that understand and connect.
ReplyDelete- Melanie H.
Yeah for me, I feel it doesn't matter what I am reading on. I still I can connect and get the full effect even if on a E-reader
ReplyDeleteAmos P
I think that having an e-reader makes it more difficult to concentrate on your reading because you're able to access more than just your reading at the moment. You aren't truly putting everything down and diving into a book because at any moment, you could get on Facebook! Does anyone else agree with this?
ReplyDelete-Jonathan Mifflin
I completely agree. There are too many distractions available on devices. Yes there may be devices only capable of books, but then what good is the device? Honestly, a device's worth is based on its versatility. As I said in my comment below, the distractions make it impossible to enter the world I want to be in.
Delete-Cimmarron LaFollette
I have to agree with Mohsin Hamid. Reading a book on paper brings a peace that reading on a screen does not. When I read on a screen I still feel like I am working one way or another. Also I like to read books about the past or fantasy like R.A Salvatore or Tolkien. Seeing a screen when reading prevents me from entering the world I want to be in. Does anyone else have a similar feeling?
ReplyDelete-Cimmarron LaFollette
I agree reading from an actual book lets my imagination enter the book's world while reading from an e reader does not. Completely different experiece.
Delete-Saurab Deepak
Personally I like reading on actual paper books. The experience is just so much better when you read out of the book itself. I don't know why it makes such a different feeling but it does to me! Anyone prefer E books better?
ReplyDeleteKaylee C