EDUC 7108 - Obsolete/Replacement Technologies for Research

Obsolete Technology: Textbook Tetrad
Enhancements: Course text information located in one source Text combined with pictures Text is portable	Obsolescence: Print text lessened reliance on an orator Use of several smaller texts
Retrieval: Textbooks combine individual documents and important text	Reversal: Bulky Easily damaged or lost Textbook updates requires the purchase of a new textbook

Replacement: Online Textbooks
Enhancements: Paperless textbook Students can access all curriculum kit features Access to textbook anywhere/anytime	Obsolescence: Physical textbook Textbook related reproducibles Textbook damage/lost fees
Retrieval: Textbooks Class notes Supplemental class text documents Internet	Reversal: Time spent online Time spent in-front of a screen Internet loss

Interviews with school officials are being scheduled for the week of April 7th.