Grycz, C.J.: ¬The textbook of the future (1996)
0.00
0.004038437 = product of:
0.01211531 = sum of:
0.01211531 = product of:
0.03634593 = sum of:
0.03634593 = weight(_text_:online in 1378) [ClassicSimilarity], result of:
0.03634593 = score(doc=1378,freq=2.0), product of:
0.1548489 = queryWeight, product of:
3.0349014 = idf(docFreq=5778, maxDocs=44218)
0.051022716 = queryNorm
0.23471867 = fieldWeight in 1378, product of:
1.4142135 = tf(freq=2.0), with freq of:
2.0 = termFreq=2.0
3.0349014 = idf(docFreq=5778, maxDocs=44218)
0.0546875 = fieldNorm(doc=1378)
0.33333334 = coord(1/3)
0.33333334 = coord(1/3)
- Abstract
- Discusses the future of the textbook in the electronic age. Identifies the characteristics of the textbook of the future. It will: be the product of coalitions of experts; be customizable by teacher an student; use dynamic online databases to remain current; be sold in a variety of sizes or durations; be delivered inexpensively via campus or regional replication services; include dynamic interactive segments; offer a suite of helper applications to enhance both teacher/student and student/student relationships; and offer the basis for a permanent ongoing structure for continuing education after completion of formal coursework. Discusses the challenges this future poses to authors; publishers; teachers and students. Considers issues relating to intellectual property, reward and pricing, and how the textbook to tomorrow will affect the act of teaching
