0 Forth Tutorial Activity (Answer a question........)

Question: Reflect and discuss your own preferences and strategies when dealing with printed materials and digital materials.

Before answering this question, I will like to discuss the differences between printed materials and digital materials. Printed materials included book, journal and magazine, meanwhile digital materials included some reading materials that we read online through computer or laptop. So, usually digital materials are more attractive if compared to printed materials because digital materials contains pictures that can move (Slideshow) or even video. Digital materials also contain hyperlink or hypertext that enable readers to read for extra information. Readers can go for further information by clicking on the hyperlink. On the other hand, printed materials are less attractive as printed materials usually consist of books. Books contain only pictures, texts, phrases and words. Some books contain only words. Readers will easily get bored when reading printed materials. When readers encounter with new word or phrase, he or she must look up the meaning of the word through dictionary.

So, in my point of view, although digital materials bring lots of convenience to us, I still prefer printed materials because I am a person who don't like to sit still in one place while reading. While reading, I like to walk around with my book on my hand. Sometimes I like to lie down on the sofa or even bed when I am reading. If I am reading a digital material, I cannot do so as my laptop is heavy and sometimes my laptop can run out of battery. It's a bit troublesome for me. I have the natural habit that I must hold a book in my hand when I'm reading. I can concerntrate with what I read and easily remember what I had read. If I read digital materials, for sure I will do others things first, for example play games or chatting through internet first. This will only distract me when I'm reading. When I come across with a new word or phrase, I usually like to highlight the word or phrase. I will make a sign at that particular page so that I can refer back to that page in future. That is my way of learning new words or phrases. So, in conclusion, if compared to digital materials, I still prefer printed materials.