CFA 13.R - Synthesize 3 Sources (2023) - Megan Calvillo | Library

Source A 
Technology-based instruction can reduce the time students take to reach a learning objective by 30-80%, according to the US Department of Education and studies by the National Training and Simulation Association.   

Federal Communications Commission, "Digital Textbook Playbook," fcc.gov, Feb. 1, 2012

Source B
Implementing tablets in K-12 schools requires purchasing hardware (the tablet) and software (the textbooks), building new wi-fi infrastructure, and training teachers and administrators how to use the technology. Implementation costs for e-textbooks on iPad tablets are 552% higher than new print textbooks in an average high school.  

Lee Wilson, "Apple's iPad Textbooks Cost 5x More Than Print," educationbusinessblog.com, Feb. 23, 2012

Source C
The survey of technology in the classroom by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) also concluded that 77% of teachers found technology to “increase student motivation to learn.” 

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), "National PBS Survey Finds Teachers Want More Access to Classroom Tech," pbs.org, Jan. 23, 2012

Source D
Handhelds contribute to Computer Vision Syndrome, which causes eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes, according to the American Optometric Association.

New York Daily News, "iStrain: Tablets and iPads Can Cause Eye Problems," articles.nydailynews.com, Mar. 14, 2012

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	Source A	Source B	Source C	Source D
Pro-Technology
Anti-Technology
Tech is more efficient
Tech increases motivation
Tech is expensive
Tech causes health issues

CFA 13.R - Synthesize 3 Sources (2023)

CFA 13.R - Synthesize 3 Sources (2023)

Which evidence supports the following claim: "E-textbooks are inferior due to health concerns."

Click the boxes to indicate which sources match the ideas on the left. Some rows will have multiple correct answers.

Which evidence supports the following claim: "E-textbooks are inferior due to health concerns."