Journal #9

Lamb, A. (2011, November). Reading redifined for a transmedia universe. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/issues/Feature_Reading_Redefined_for_a_Transmedia_Universe.aspx

"Reading Redefined for a Transmedia Universe", was a very interesting article.  This day in age everything is becoming electronic based and technology is evolving by the day.  Many of our reading is all done on line or on our iPads, Kindles, anything electronically based.  Instead of caring around a backpack full of books we are condensing them into one handheld device.  There are many advantages and disadvantages to reading on these devices.  According to the article reading is the process of constructing meaning from symbols.  A book is a published collection of related pages or screens.  These devices can be used for children with special needs and for English language learners.  iPhone and iPads such as the app for Donald Crews Freight Train, has renewed students in interactive storybooks.  But they say these might not be the best for children or students.  There is also a lot of distractions when reading on an electronic based book.  There is so much eye candy on the page or on the device so it may be distracting at times when reading.  Overall these devices are evolving everyday and are a great way to read and learn.

1.  Are they going to eliminate text books and hard back books altogether?

- I do not believe they will eliminate them all together but I think electronic based text will get more popular.  I believe that these devices will be used more in classrooms and at the school level. 

2. Every reader has a certain preference on how they read will these new tools include everyone?
- These new technology tools are made so that everyone is happy.  The books come in all shape and sizes and are supposed to fit everyones needs.  If not there is still the old fashion paper book.