Lee, H. (2009) Kindle yet to woo university users The Daily Princetonian, Sept 28
A report by the university newspaper of Princeton University’s very early experience of using the Kindle for classes. The University revealed that students in three courses were given a new Kindle DX containing their course readings for the semester. The University had announced last May it was partnering with Amazon.com to provide students and faculty members with the e-readers as part of a sustainability initiative to conserve paper.
Although reaction to date is not enthusiastic, it should be noted that the students and professors have had only two weeks experience with using the Kindle. As probably with all technology, behaviour will have to be adapted to exploit fully the benefits, as most complaints come from users trying to use it as a traditional book.
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
Now, to the extent that the tastes of individuals are modifiable by those individuals, it may well be that individuals are, to that extent, accountable for their tastes. ,
Social dynamic is different in an online classroom. ,