Electronic Books - Business Decision Making - ثاني ثانوي

Technology @ Work: Electronic Books In Saudi Arabia, many readers enjoy the tactile pleasure of flicking through the pages of a traditional paper book. However, there is a growing market for elec- tronic books (e-books) used on hand-held devices, such as a tablet or smart- phone, with an app for downloading books. Thousands of titles can be stored on one device, and e-books can increase the distribution of useful information from businesses. case Omar wonders if the travel company you're both working at should enter the business of electronic tour guides that travelers could take with them on trips. He asks you to learn the advantages and disadvantages of e-books. 86 Chapter 3 Ministry of Education 2024-1446 Essential Elements 1. Enhance research and thinking Unlike conventional, printed books, you can search e-books electronically using hyperlinks, similar to the way you use the Web. That could make it easier to do research and find the connections among ideas, evidence, and arguments, which enhances thinking. 2. Provide a more engaging medium E-books can include multimedia such as sound, video, and more vivid graph- ics than are usually produced in printed books. Readers can annotate and Business Decision Making S1 S2 S3.indb 86 30/06/2023 14:28

YOU TRY IT highlight e-texts without permanently marking the book. They can also adjust font size, lighting, and other settings to create a more comfortable and engaging reading experience. 3. Require electronic device and software Even if you read e-books on a laptop computer or mobile phone, you need special software to do so, whereas traditional books do not need special equipment or software. Traditional books are also easier to carry and trans- port than e-book devices, which require a source of power, although many titles can be stored on one device. Furthermore, e-books are susceptible to physical damage. 4. Change the reading experience Traditional books enhance the tactile and visual experience. Scanning and quickly paging through a book can be a more effective way to learn new information than searching electronically. Unlike glancing at the front or back cover of a book, it is difficult to gain a sense of an e-book by viewing its first page or promotional material. Explore electronic books. Complete the following steps. 1. Get ready 1. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox, and go to the Amazon Web site at amazon.com. 2. Search for information about the Kindle. 3. Find a video or other explanation of how the Kindle works. 4. Find other sources of reading materials available for the Kindle, such as online reviews and articles. 5. Take at least three screenshots of your activities researching the Kindle. 2. Now you try it Using a word processor, paste at least three screenshots of your research. activities into a new document. Alternatively, describe your research activi- ties in your notebook. وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 Business Decision Making S1 S2 S3.indb 87 Thinking Critically 87 30/06/2023 14:28

REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following is an advantage e-books offer over con- ventional books? a. Can transport without a power source b. Can search electronically using hyperlinks c. Can absorb greater physical damage d. Can judge an e-book by its cover 2. Which of the following is an advantage traditional books offer over e-books? a. Include multimedia b. Can annotate without making permanent marks c. Can adjust font size d. Do not need special equipment or software 88 Chapter 3 Ministry of Education 2024-1446 Business Decision Making S1 S2 S3.indb 88 30/06/2023 14:28