Technology continues to bring more and more advances to the way we do things. People are always trying to find new ways to appeal to people to make things more interesting or done easier. Much research has shown the large amount of purchasing power that tweens hold so it isn’t surprising to see that many new technological advances are directed at tweens.
The new social book application developed for the ipad is specifically aimed at reluctant readers. It combines features from social media sites, which are extremely popular now, with reading to try to push more tweens toward reading. The application allows individuals to share favorite passages from their readings, can be linked to applications such as Facebook and Twitter, and also allows sharing of new books purchases which allows others to see what you are reading.
I think this application could be really good for those that want to be more social with their reading. It can be a good way for tweens to collaborate and discuss what they are reading, which in turn can lead to critical thinking. Some tweens just aren’t that into reading but combining it with social media may really help them read more. The author of the article is skeptical and believes that many tweens enjoy the solitude of the reading experience. I think this is just one of many new ways technology is being developed to make a profit, but at the same time try to appeal to a certain niche of tweens. This application isn’t for everyone but for those that are very social if may just be the right thing to start them on the reading track.
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