S. E. Hinton

There are many differences between the textbook chapter in eLearn and the textbook in connect. There also many similarities between the two. First the textbook chapters in eLearn get straight to the point, and it does not use any extra words in the chapter. The Connect textbook uses more in depth wording, and it explains it as much as it can. ELearn is not really the usual textbook, it is more of a step by step process you go through to read and learn the information. To many people this is very…

Paper or Digital Versions Many do not ponder whether or not we would trade our paper copies of books for digital versions. Yet, this is a topic that should be very relevant in a world where technology can do anything for you. Replacing paper copies of books with digital versions could come with many problems both for the author and the reader, taking away the joy from reading. Apps that sell digital books could lose a lot of money on every book they sell. Not to mention how many problems…

Back when I was a child I often visited the library with my mother. I remember my mother taking me to the library every Sunday for story time. One of the librarians that worked in there would read us books and then we were able to check out a book for the week. When I was younger I also had a library card that I kept in my purse. To this day my favorite book is "Brown bear Brown bear" by Bill Martin. I used to check it out all the time and even now! I bring books to work frequently and "Brown…

Module 3 Discussion Question The book, The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan, can be found in both print and digital edition in the collection at Trent Park Elementary. Both of the formats are able to be located through the library’s online catalog. There is a difference in the appearance, description, location and how the information about the resource is cataloged. Discovery To access both the print and digital edition of The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan, a search must be done in the library’s…

improved and developed than the past. Now, almost every school has an internet-related education system which considered as new way of education here, and statistically, 74% of people use mobile devices such as a laptop or tablet for eLearning (“15 E-Learning statistics you need to know for 2015”, 2015). They submit their homework or have a discussion with their classmates via learning management systems such as Moodle and Desire2Learn. Due to its convenience and effectiveness, eEducation…

In her persuasive essay “Your E-Book Is Reading You,” Alexandra Alter claims that through the use of digital books, reading books is no longer a private act by consumers. According to Alter, personal reading habits can now be tracked by the publishing world; used to improve book and e-book sales; and shared semi-publicly. Alter contends that in the pre-e-book era, the literature business could not know a person’s unique reading habits (for instance, whether a consumer even finished a book he or…

there is new mainstream that is defined as distance education which is “the education of students who are not physically present at a school” (Wikipedia). In the article, Distance Education and the Evolution of Online Learning in the United State, Hope E. Kentnor tries to transform the education system by bring up ideas such as broadcasting education on the radio, television, mail and internet. The argument in this article states that it is necessary to “improve the quality of education we…

Are E-readers/E-books ‘Rekindling’ Love for Reading or Detrimental to Literature? E-readers -or electronic readers- are a new invention to the 21st century. Technology is obviously advancing and leaves nothing behind the times. The physical book is no exception - everything is changing. To someone who regards themselves as ‘computer illiterate’ the thought of an ‘electronic-book’ could sound daunting but e-books are slowly invading society as we know it. The establishment of the e-reader has…

Information Technology is prominent in every single aspect of business, which is why it’s so important to be knowledgeable about IT. In today’s world, IT is something that we use every single day. Whether it be in our professional or personal life, it is necessary to have access to and know how to use technology. Although marketing is seen as a more creative and personal side of business, rather than a technical side, you must be proficient in IT in order to be successful in the field. It…

Security Domains and Strategist Multi-Layered Security Plan An Actionable Plan A sound security plan is the first step towards a multi-layered defense. To develop a plan, the company must assess its most important assets, identify vulnerabilities as well as the infrastructure and technology most appropriate for mitigating risk, then implement a strategy for putting the plan into action. Email is a prime example. It has become a critical business communications tool and is also a primary…