81 13.5 Reflection Questions

Integrating technology into education can provide numerous benefits to those who use it. E-books are making a significant contribution to children’s reading skills development. However, there are still a lot of questions about using these platforms:

Q1: Algorithms have an impact on e-book features such as font types and size, accessibility features like text-to-speech and personalized suggestions, therefore how these e-book algorithms are made to guarantee access for all users, including those with various learning needs, disabilities, or cultural backgrounds.

In addition, unlike human teachers who are able to clarify and modify their evaluation in real time, e-book exams may not be able to ask follow-up questions or explore further. Moreover, automated tests could emphasize fact recall (such as multiple-choice questions) over more complex understanding abilities like application or synthesis. Therefore, how accurate e-books are in determining the exact student reading comprehension level?