David Edwards

We reinforce our class discussion topic with open textbook quizes. In order to read effectively, we need to be answering questions whether they come from the instructor or we compose them ourselves.

Linda Myers CPC

I teach in a subject area where the textbook is necessary. We also use the internet quite alot as the field is constantly changing. We do medical coding and there are books that you have to use or even if you use the internet learning to use the code book first is very helpful. I have students who want to do it all online and I discourage that as they need to learn to use the actual paper book then go to the online learning tools. Many times the internet gives them a false sense of security whereas learning from the book gives them actual security. I also encourage my coding students to write in their code books which is something you can't really do on the internet.

Susan Backofen

David--

Ah, yes! The next generation is very tech-savvy and is used to 'just-in-time' learning resources. The methods we used (reading and memorization) are really not how most of us do work now. On the other hand (and probably because of my age) I think there is real value and self-discipline involved in actually reading.

That said, we shouldn't simply lecture on what is in the book (or reader). We need to use that as a supplement to what's going on in class.

Susan

David Blakeley

I am finding younger students,the next generation,seeking 'readers',not paper books. If they see paper textbooks they believe the campus is outdated. Videos,outdated. Textbooks should be used,as a visual,hand held supplement to all other visual aids. How to present the material becomes a challange. To read or not to read?