However electronic books (electronic books For its Spanish translation) is not yet officially available for all educational subjects, it is only a matter of time; Or so many believe because few Schools and universities have offered to use this tool. Along with other events TechnologicalE-books can make it easier to organize lessons and learn.

Despite this, There is also a lot of criticism of the electronic format. In a world dominated by screens, young people can be affected by this constant impact.

In addition to being eye-catching, e-books can also draw attention in the classroom. What is better?

Digital reading is a practice that is becoming more widespread every day, both in the adult population and among young readers. Convenience and portability There are two factors that most influence the choice of paper reading and digital or e-book.

But with the advent of screen reading Also comes ignorance and superficial reading! According to some experts. more and more, Both adults and students (school and college) pay less attention to detail than a physical book.

Because of this Infobae has conducted an analysis of the current state of e-books; Both in schools and universities and in the use of these e-books in the daily life of any adult.

Advantages of e-books

Javier Montoya, a professor at the University of Applied Sciences Business School (UPC) and editor of three books, Best Marketing Practices, published at UPC in Lima, Peru, told Infobae about the 10 advantages that e-books have over printed books. In universities And also, in the daily life of an adult:

– Immediate access: ““Without waiting, without leaving home.” Buy them in just a few clicks, download them and start reading.

Availability: Easy access not only to the book (libraries, e-book search engines, e-book stores, etc.), but also to its contents, in which a quick search is possible.

– Content management: Paragraphs, sentences, dialogues can be removed and saved automatically, as well as comments made at the “edge”.

– Interactivity: They allow you to connect and consult with other books, such as dictionaries, without leaving out the page we are reading.

– Easy library management: Archiving, cataloging and searching for a title becomes a simple task.

– Lightness: Postponed to the page The weight of a few books on your back is no longer a burden, thereby improving your health. “For example, in colleges and universities that use this technology, it is no longer necessary to carry a backpack with a thousand books, which seriously impairs the comfort of the spine and even creates a possible hernia,” said Montoya.

– Durability: “E-books do not dust, do not spoil, do not bend and do not wrinkle.”

– space: They only take place in memory a Computer, mobile phone, notebook Or Tablets“And it ‘s no longer on the walls of our house.”

– Ე Economy: The cost of an e-book can be “up to 80% less than a printed book”.

– Ecology: The absence of printed paper prevents the cutting of trees.

E-books today

New generations Kindle (Amazon) continues to triumph and dominate the market, despite the appearance of other e-readers such as Kobo Or arrival Manzana Or GoogleWho also have private e-book purchasing services to read on the device.

The most popular is he AmazonBut they are not the only ones in the market.

In Perufor example, E-books are already a reality in every university in the country. Also, some schools are implementing this technology in favor of student learning.

“Digital format provides an effective way to access books more easily in places where there is not much editorial production and there is no easy access to books. “I am convinced that digital libraries are not part of the future but of the present,” said Alejandro Neira, former director of the National Library of Peru (BNP).

It is right to know that e-books come at a low price Usually does not exceed $ 100Facilitates the introduction of technology in educational institutions with devices such as Woxter, Power System, Kobos or Tagus (In the case of Peru).

Montoya noted that these four devices, along with the Kindle, are the most popular on the market. The latter is most commonly used in Peruvian universities; “Having quite the same characteristics”:

– Low weight and price.

– Internal storage of thousands of books.

– Batteries that can last for a week or two without recharging.

Where more e-books are read in Latin America

Similarly, a survey conducted in March 2022 by the Latin American and Caribbean Regional Book Promotion Center (CERLALC) revealed an e-reading rating in Latin America. According to the agency, Argentina ი Chile Are the countries that read the most With an average of 5 e-books per person per year. Follow him Mexico (3.4), Colombia (2.7) and Peru (1,2).

The study also concluded that Chile and Argentina are the countries that spend the most on monthly payments for libraries. They are followed by Peru, Mexico and Colombia.

The numbers show that too Women are the ones who generally buy more e-books. 58% of buyers in Argentina are women, 55% in Mexico and 53% in Colombia. In Peru, men lead the way with 52% of purchases.

In terms of age, e-book users are on average 30 to 40 years old. Except in Peru where consumers are under 40-45 and in Argentina 45-50.

Electronic libraries have taken their place in the world

Similarly, and adapting to times and filling out e-books, Libraries (electronic libraries)Kind of Spotify Or Netflix From which users can get unlimited books for a monthly price.

“They have become popular in recent years as more and more services and platforms offer options tailored to the needs of our customers,” says Neira. For example, Here are some libraries from some Latin American countries:

– Peru: PeruBooks.com ი PeruBookstore.com

– Colombia: ბუბოკი

– Argentina: Books of Argentina

– Mexico: Rakuten Kobo

Use of e-books in schools

The debate over which media is better revolves around the difficulty of concentrating and understanding the text. Obviously Using this technology in universities is, so far, an excellent solution (Because of all the advantages that Montoya mentioned). But the picture is not the same in schools.

Many studies have attempted to address these issues and resolve disputes over the use of e-books or print media in schools. The answer, however, is neither simple nor definite, since Both options have their pros and cons.

Therefore, experts recommend a Mixed pedagogical model In the classroom. This will allow children to adapt to reading on the screens, to enjoy that Printed books can retain more complex content.

“Combining traditional methodologies with new technological resources can facilitate classroom learning,” explains Infobae Silvana Arditto, a psychologist and teacher at the San Ignacio de Loyola Institute and Maria Reina College in Lima, Peru.

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