Quote
"Advocates of digital media education agree that reading online demands different skills than reading print-only texts does (David)."
Response
After reading the article, I stopped to think about how I read when I read both print-based works and online articles. I have never really put it into consideration that I might read each differently. However, after thinking about this, I realized that I do. I was shocked to find out how I treat something completely different without even acknowledging that I had done so. I found an article that relates to the different reading styles between online and print materials. Jack Shafer describes his experience with reading each differently. After cancelling his NY Times subscription to use the online version, he quickly realized that he wasn’t gaining as much information and reinstated his subscription. I completely agree with Shafer in the fact that although it may be more convenient to read online at times, you may not be gaining all of the knowledge that is offered in the print portion.
References
David, Jane. "Teaching Media Literacy." Educational Leadership. ASCD, 003/2009. Web. 23 Feb 2012. <http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Teaching-Media-Literacy.asp&xgt;.
Shafer, Jack. "Print vs. Online." Slate. N.p., 19 008 2011. Web. 23 Feb 2012. <http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/press_box/2011/08/print_vs_online.html>.
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