Encyclopedias in Print

[Karen Hathaway <khathaway@west-monona.k12.ia.us>]

Dear Group:
I would like to thank Cheryl and Lynn for their messages concerning
reasons to continue purchasing encyclopedias in print. It was requested
that I post any responses received, so here they are:

1. The majority of responses were in favor of purchasing a full set of
encyclopedias. Opinions were focused on the need to be able to
accomodate a larger group of students than could use any computers at
one time; special need students might not be able to use the computers;
students need to be practicing the skills that are involved in using
print encyclopedias. The cost of the sets and the fact that so often a
couple of volumes are missing are factors in not purchasing print
encyclopedias.

2.More than one student can use at one time; backup for system outages;
children should learn how to navigate in print; organization is
sometimes easier to follow; information can sometimes be found quicker
than a computer.

Thanks again!
Karen

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