Introduction
Learning is a process whereby an individual sought for the acquisition of knowledge that can be obtained through any means. Various means of sorting for materials have been identified some of which include books and electronic sources. But one would like to know which of the sources supersede the other and that, calls for the quest of this research work (Naqvi et al, 45).
Books versus Electronic Media
The basic objective or aim of this research work is to better position our minds about the various argument arising from which of the materials or mediums to be adopted in learning. Researchers all over the world from the various schools of thought have carried out some researches in this field under study and came up with the useful conclusion that, although in as much as books can be of great importance, the likes of electronics sources cannot be left out since the electronic learning process involves the combination of graphics, video, and audio, which are also basically an information utilization process. The main area of coverage of this study could be said to cover the whole of the environment patterning to school and one’s private life(Narayana et al,67). Others may argue that the electronics resources approach applied in learning is not only deceptive but are also not reliable (Paul,45).
This is justified by the fact that the accessibility of electronic and digital materials in schools, homes and various libraries lacks consistency in availability. On the other hand, issues have also been raised by the various managements of library boards concerning the supply of books to libraries (Eqbal et al 23). They stated that the interval in which books are been supplied to libraries and the introduction of books of recent editions was rather an aspect which was not seriously considered and which was the pivot condition of making the adoption of books in the learning process relevant. Contrary to the above limitation found in the adoption of books in the learning process, the electronic and digital sources have an edge over that in that, the availability of books of various kinds and various editions at the required interval is rather not an issue to talk about since this has been dealt with, since this can be achieved through the provision or making available the electronic gadgets and most importantly, the provision of internet access to at least a reasonable number of people, or in public services centers so that it can be within the reach of everyone.
Conclusion
By taking a critical comparison between the above two sources of obtaining materials in learning, it can be inferred that they are interwoven, since none of the sources is completely independent of the other (Madhusudan,19). Therefore in deciding on which method to adopt in learning is based on a number of factors some of which include the availability and access of the source within the reach of the individual, school, and libraries.
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