Digital Textbooks

[ngocarolyn]

I’ve definitely been doing this for some time. It’s way cheaper for me and also way nicer to my back! On top of all of that, it’s way more convenient having all my textbooks in one place.

[Balena]

It is definitely better to carry less of a load. Additionally, when you are looking for important notes or a vital keyword in your textbook, you can easily use the 'Find on Page' tool to gather information quickly.

Personally, I find the scrolling bar quite problematic to use in online textbooks, especially when they consist of many pages and small chapters. However, I believe that digital textbooks are more worth it when it comes to money.

[Amy Murdoch Coleman]

I'm 100% in favor of digital textbooks, especially if they come at a reduced cost. College is expensive enough without having to spend hundreds of dollars on books that may or may not be used.

[aruntr2001]

Digital version of textbooks is are much easier to use and also way cheaper and more convenient. ANd it also helps to search and navigate easily and have good bookmarks inside the book.

[Fatima Saif]

I just started a new semester and bought a few digital texts to save money and to prevent me from carrying as much. Does anyone have any opinions on this?

Yeah, it's good if you have experience in making assignments and reading ebooks at the laptop. Make separate folders and subfolders for each book and topics otherwise you'll have a junk of files with no order. Good luck.

[Fatima Saif]

Keep a backup on google drive in case you get your device lost or hacked or your system gets cracked. Otherwise, you'll have no choice to go back and you'll feel like completely lost.

[readsbyarun]

Digital books are way forward. But it cannot be a 100% replacement for the physical books.

[marksm121]

Digital text saves money, time, and easy to carry.

[RavingReads]

I actually don't mind digital textbooks. I like being able to highlight and add notes when needed.

[SarahTheReader]

Digital textbooks are very convenient and can be very cost-effective for students. I know I really appreciate it when professors allow you to have the option to choose which format to purchase your textbook in because it all depends on the individuals learning preferences. A lot of the time, I prefer digital copy because it is easy to be able to read on-the-go, especially when commuting to and from school. However, I do find that sometimes constantly looking at my phone or computer can be very exhausting, especially when you have the majority of your class readings online. I found that I love to have at least one or two classes with physical books in order to have a good mix.

[Sararob06]

I really enjoyed having digital textbooks. Not only do you save money but it's easier to search for specific areas within the book. I really appreciated that function when I was reviewing information.

[63tty]

I kind of prefer the latter.

[estanlypido12]

Digital textbooks sound extraordinary but can implement as the newest option. However, I don't think it will be that effective for today's students. I am not afraid of the massive change, but too much romanticization of the modernity I believe can cause us. But, happy to witness this though!

[Helen Akoth]

I love digital books, and if an e-textbook costs less than hard-copy, I can't hesitate to buy one.

[Ayomikun Babalola]

This sounds like it would be difficult to me. I usually struggle to remember theories and formulas on a normal hardcopy, a softcover would be worse. Especially since it is scientifically proven that remembering something you've read from a hardcopy lasts longer.