By Theresa Cooper, Pittsburgh, PA 12 October 2019 2:14 PM Pittsburgh schools are considering switching from traditional paper textbooks to e-books within the next few years. In order to read their e-books, students will be required to buy tablets at reduced prices from the school district. This policy would affect junior and high school students over the age of 12. The head of the Pittsburgh school district, Evan Ng, said, "We're trying to stay up to date with technology. We've also had many complaints about the high cost and low resale value of textbooks over the years, and buying a single low-cost tablet will save families hundreds of dollars within 2 years." He went on to say, "Furthermore, this will help students avoid back problems that can arise from carrying heavy textbooks around in their backpacks all day." (5) Patrick Roth said, "All this technology is starting to get out of hand. Don't students already spend enough time looking at screens? This seems like it could harm their vision." One HT (Clayton Thebe parent suggested, "Even with restrictions, these tablets will be just another distraction for the kids. My kids already have trouble finishing their homework as it is." 43 Comments bnoga (1) B Newest Jeill IT