You can thank mega-publishers like Pearson for their stranglehold on the textbook game and the kids’ oversized backpacks stuffed with books, workbooks, etc.
There have been some studies that show that you absorb info differently using an ebook vs. an actual book and so far, actual books are better. A part of me wonders if this is because we older folks aren’t actually used to reading ebooks and if that will change with the younger generation.
There are more scholarly works, but this will give you the general idea.
Leojim over 3 years ago
Now that is an interesting observation.
electricshadow Premium Member over 3 years ago
These days, they’re carrying bulletproof backpacks holding masks and cleaning supplies.
Gent over 3 years ago
They’re prepearing the kids for a great career in physical labour. After all, how many educated folk manage to get good jobs these days.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 3 years ago
I thought backpack safety was a thing.
JudyAz over 3 years ago
They need a backpack to carry their stuff from the bedroom to the kitchen?
1953Baby over 3 years ago
KIndles VERY bad. . .they’re like cocaine for bibliophiles. . .buy, store, buy, store. . .
P51Strega over 3 years ago
They put the ‘back’ in “back to school”
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 3 years ago
Chargers and battery packs.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 3 years ago
They’re in training for when they get to high school and can be cheerleaders for their team, the Notre Dame Igors.
coffeemom88 over 3 years ago
You can thank mega-publishers like Pearson for their stranglehold on the textbook game and the kids’ oversized backpacks stuffed with books, workbooks, etc.
uniquename over 3 years ago
There have been some studies that show that you absorb info differently using an ebook vs. an actual book and so far, actual books are better. A part of me wonders if this is because we older folks aren’t actually used to reading ebooks and if that will change with the younger generation.
There are more scholarly works, but this will give you the general idea.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/aug/19/readers-absorb-less-kindles-paper-study-plot-ereader-digitisation
COL Crash over 3 years ago
It takes a lot of space and bulk to make them bullet resistant. Especially against the higher energy rounds from an Assault Rifle.
VickiP123 over 3 years ago
Adore my Kindle…listening to it now…
CoffeeBob Premium Member over 3 years ago
Sherpa in training?
JamesBaird over 3 years ago
Our kids had to buy their class books. I womder if the school system gets a cut.