My name is Dr. Trudy Jermanovich. In considering the new adoption and purchase of textbooks and digital material for teaching science I am reminded that we must follow these purchases carefully to make sure there is equitable distribution of resources to all schools. It appears that both the digital versions and paper versions are included in this purchase. As I’ve discussed before it is very difficult to read any book on a computer. Tablets are necessary for individuals to read comfortably. Since the district has shied away from purchasing tablets, I believe now is the time to rethink this decision. If we now have enough computers to administer tests at the various levels, let’s move on to making reading any subject more accessible and enjoyable for students and teachers. Also, teachers should have the electronic versions of the textbooks and a tablet BEFORE the end of this school year so they can better plan for this transition during the next school year.
My name is Dr. Trudy Jermanovich. In considering the new adoption and purchase of textbooks and digital material for teaching science I am reminded that we must follow these purchases carefully to make sure there is equitable distribution of resources to all schools. It appears that both the digital versions and paper versions are included in this purchase. As I’ve discussed before it is very difficult to read any book on a computer. Tablets are necessary for individuals to read comfortably. Since the district has shied away from purchasing tablets, I believe now is the time to rethink this decision. If we now have enough computers to administer tests at the various levels, let’s move on to making reading any subject more accessible and enjoyable for students and teachers. Also, teachers should have the electronic versions of the textbooks and a tablet BEFORE the end of this school year so they can better plan for this transition during the next school year.