Others can be acquired then added to a library from a computer to a device. In the case of a required text, study guide or user manual, this may be a significant inconvenience. Printed books remain readable for many years.
Some eBooks may need to be copied or reversioned to a different or alternate file-type or format over time. Conversely, this can prove to be an advantage, though. There are numerous proprietary formats that compete and these competing formats can confuse users. The lack of a single universal format is an issue. The usefulness, longevity and application of some texts and their availability or readability in the future as a result of the format s used at the time of production may need to be considered.
The capacity of an eReader model to read different eBook formats is a major consideration. A book will never turn off and requires no charger or batteries. It might be unusable only if damaged, torn in parts or deteriorate and the ink fade over many decades. There is no guarantee that electronic copies will last as components can fail, screens can become scratched and parts may fall off with buttons becoming inoperable. Electronic devices do degrade over a period of time and obsolescence is a key factor is usability; user acceptance and other newer technologies take over.
Hardware and software become extinct at a constant, predictable rate. E-book readers are more susceptible to damage from being dropped or hit than a print book. The device or reader must be protected from the elements i.
Hard copy printed texts are not susceptible to damage from electromagnetic pulses, surges, impacts, or extreme temperatures. Less costly devices emerge with increased functionality. As a diagnostic tool to gauge user interest or interaction, eBook technology can be a real benefit to educators and to those promoting and encouraging reading.
Due to data mining engines and software, the growing amount of data available through Google search engines, MySpace and Facebook is available.
A recent phenomenon is that it is far easier to track and record what specific people might be reading by a specific location, region or country. Issues of privacy, solitude, personal and private writing and personal reading are changing. There are environmental issues that need to be recognised. As old devices become obsolete, there will be larger amounts of toxic waste that are not easily biodegradable. Issues such as working conditions for people in the countries manufacturing them must be debated.
The use of metals, compounds and chemicals as well as residues and pollutants in the manufacturing process need to be investigated and how it impacts on the workforce.
More privileged users benefit whilst others may suffer short or long term illness or hardship. Developing countries or those who do not adequately protect their workforce will be further disadvantaged. Refer to: [ www. The potential for piracy of e-books is a concern and has been a major issue for publishers and authors who have been very reluctant to distribute their subject matter in digital forms.
These impacts upon copyright issues in education and often impedes teachers and students alike in providing appropriate content in a timely manner. It also impacts upon those students who require alternate formats, or text that is easily manipulated and reversioned according to their cognitive, learning, study, concentration, organisational, visual and comprehension needs. An e-book reader is an electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital books and periodicals and uses e-ink technology to display content to readers.
The following are some devices that have been tried by members of this forum and found to be usable. Nintendo DS with homebrew cart Airpanel had a large 10" screen. For many students, this can save time, lessen frustration, increase confidence in their creation of and dealings with text and improve efficiency. The amount and accuracy of information is also increased. Well written and published e-books offer personalised access to text.
It certainly benefits all students, but more particularly provides added value to readers with reading and learning disabilities. Therefore the students are catered to as well as promoting leading practice in the schools, colleges and centres where they attend. This change of culture is paramount. Mainstreaming the technology has numerous benefits, for everyone, including the educators and trainers.
Learners are accommodated more effectively; the organisation complies more fully with disability legislation and can be an example for other educational institutions. Digital materials delivered through a learning platform or eLearning Environment can be far more accessible to blind and vision impaired students than hard copy, being more unmanageable and inaccessible.
Text in eBook formats can be reversioned into alternate formats. Some dyslexic users might discover that eBooks in some formats and require some changes to be made in the visual and graphic settings on some eBook models and systems. It is not a quick fix solution and may present other issues with associated problems and impediments. Issues of flexibility with altering and changing the text are vitally important for students with dyslexia.
The size and functionality, navigation aspects, location and use of buttons are concerns for students with physical disabilities. DAISY reading software and devices may cater to their needs more adequately. Devices that play MP3 and other music formats will be enjoyed by different audiences and users. This article is a brief discussion into some of the issues involved in creating, sourcing, acquiring, reading and using eBooks on computers, eBook Readers and other devices, including Smart Phones and new emerging technologies.
As with all technologies, users need to determine what they wish to achieve and accomplish. How, when and where the device is going to be used, and the intended purpose needs to be investigates and documented.
Price is certainly a consideration, but long term use and enjoyment will rely on solid research and trialling a device, if possible. Please feel free to share this article with colleagues and especially with students, their parents and families.
It is often a complex and daunting exercise to choose between eBook technologies — so look at all of the options before purchase. Email: specmelb bigpond.
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Hypertext Mark up Language is the predominant mark up language for web pages. Topaz file extension used on Amazon Kindle. Topaz is a collection of glyphs arrange on pages, along with an un-proofed OCR text version. An Amazon proprietary format, used to make older books available quickly, since conversion is essentially automatic from scans of the pages of a book, but it reflows very well.
Text has no formatting applied other than space, paragraph, end of line, new line and tab. It is usable in many e-book devices. Files have the extension.
EPUB is designed so that the text display can be optimized for the particular display device used by the reader of the EPUB-formatted book. The format is meant to function as a single format that publishers and conversion houses can use in-house, as well as for distribution and sale. IObit Uninstaller. Internet Download Manager. Advanced SystemCare Free. VLC Media Player. MacX YouTube Downloader. Microsoft Office YTD Video Downloader. Adobe Photoshop CC. VirtualDJ Avast Free Security. WhatsApp Messenger.
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