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april.thompson@wreg.com
(Shelby County, TN 8/20/2009) Students in Rachel Lebo's 7th grade Science class at Elmore Park Middle School are getting into the heart of their studies.
That means getting into the books.
"This is my science book. This is my math book. This is my, one of my language arts book." says 7th grader Stephney Pleasant.
All those books can take a toll on the back .
But now Elmore Park's 7th grade science students can take home their textbook on a CD, download it to their computer and never lug the book home again.
Science teacher Rachel Lebo says it's convenient, but that's not all. It's another way for students to learn.
"Anytime you have a broad range of activities for a student, they are gonna remember that info later." says Lebo.
The CD has everything found in the textbook. Students can even highlight and take notes on the screen.
There is also audio.
Many say it's the wave of the future, textbook publishers integrating technology.
"They need that extra boost and that motivation. I think as we continue to adopt books in the future when the curriculum changes, and those type of things, when we get new books they will include those things." says Lebo.
Students just know it's a break.
"It limits the weight on our back. We have everything on the computer so it's easier to use." says Stephney Pleasant.
Teachers say the text books on CD are part of the new state curriculum.
Students who don't have computers at home can use computers at school or at the library.
Books will also still be available in the classroom and for those students who still want to take books home.
- School students often carry 5 or 6 heavy textbooks to class
- Some textbook publishers now making thier books available on CD
- Shelby County students can download book and save the strain on their backs
april.thompson@wreg.com
(Shelby County, TN 8/20/2009) Students in Rachel Lebo's 7th grade Science class at Elmore Park Middle School are getting into the heart of their studies.
That means getting into the books.
"This is my science book. This is my math book. This is my, one of my language arts book." says 7th grader Stephney Pleasant.
All those books can take a toll on the back .
But now Elmore Park's 7th grade science students can take home their textbook on a CD, download it to their computer and never lug the book home again.
Science teacher Rachel Lebo says it's convenient, but that's not all. It's another way for students to learn.
"Anytime you have a broad range of activities for a student, they are gonna remember that info later." says Lebo.
The CD has everything found in the textbook. Students can even highlight and take notes on the screen.
There is also audio.
Many say it's the wave of the future, textbook publishers integrating technology.
"They need that extra boost and that motivation. I think as we continue to adopt books in the future when the curriculum changes, and those type of things, when we get new books they will include those things." says Lebo.
Students just know it's a break.
"It limits the weight on our back. We have everything on the computer so it's easier to use." says Stephney Pleasant.
Teachers say the text books on CD are part of the new state curriculum.
Students who don't have computers at home can use computers at school or at the library.
Books will also still be available in the classroom and for those students who still want to take books home.
