For the longest time, textbooks have always been a non-negotiable learning material for students from basic education to graduate school. When the pandemic forced many schools to adapt an online distance learning setup, institutions began to review the need for printed books, and the alternative opportunities presented by digital books or e-books.
In response to the need to make more alternatives available for more students, Rex Education expanded their offerings of printed textbooks with e-book versions and various digital complementary learning and assessment materials.
The biggest strength of e-books lie in its portability. An unlimited number of e-books can be stored in one device, and can be carried around and read whenever, wherever. The ease of transport and availability of e-books became very significant especially during the pandemic school year, when many parents did not want to expose themselves to unnecessary risks just to pick up books from the school.
But while e-books came with many strengths in an online digital learning setup, they also came with limitations and weaknesses. Two of the biggest issues with e-books are digital fatigue and distraction.
Print books have been around for decades for a reason: they are less strenuous on the eyes and provide a more tangible experience for the reader. And when it comes to the retention ability and learning experience between e-books and printed books, printed books have been found to reign supreme.
To balance the strengths and weaknesses of both printed and digital books, Rex Education has made it its responsibility to offer as many options as it can to match the varying needs of the students–both printed and digital.
“As schools implement different models of distance learning, it is important for us to be more inclusive and flexible in providing access to quality and relevant learning materials.
Since schools may be serving students with different setups at home or even from different locations, providing the option of both digital and printed books makes it easier for students to choose which learning material suits their needs,” said Don Timothy Buhain, chief executive officer of Rex Education.
To date, Rex Education has made available a wide suite of printed books and e-books on its digital bookstore to make quality education more accessible to all.Parents, educators, and students can now conveniently browse and shop Rex Education’s huge lineup of learning solutions in print or digital format through www.rexestore.com.
