"It's a Book!" by Lane Smith
As an avid reader and self proclaimed book enthusiast, I found this short clip entertaining, ironic and, a reminder of technology's impact on literacy. This video takes an ironic and humorous stance towards the familiarity of physical texts (books) with youth. As we shift at an ever-increasing rate towards 'paperless' ways of being - at work, home, and in our leisure activities, perhaps this clip is not too far off?
Smith, Lane. "It's a Book." Retrieved January 23, 2012 from http://youtu.be/x4BK_2VULCU
Smith, Lane. "It's a Book." Retrieved January 23, 2012 from http://youtu.be/x4BK_2VULCU
Interesting post, Teresa. Yesterday I was debating the merits of using text online vs. face to face instruction with ESL students. The ESL teacher argued that her students had a tough time reading a textbook and needed face to face. I argued that e-reading opened up Google translator, oxford dictionary, Wikipedia and offered far more help than a teacher could in a class of 38. Books are comfortable and are great for sitting in front of a fire with a glass of wine or down on the beach where they can be dropped carelessly in the sand but e-readers can add so much more to the process of reading.
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Brendan