The reading from paper versus device controversy is interesting, but at one level I think it misses the point. Reading is often but one of multiple, interrelated processes and a digital approach allows these processes to work together far more efficiently because information is easier to pass among processes. In many cases, we read to do something. We read as part of learning and studying. We read to be able to do something immediately or at a latter point in time. We read several things because we want to put together ideas to write or speak about a topic. Reading works best in these situations when it can be easily integrated into other activities.
I have tried to offer an example of how this works for me. What I describe is how I often write. I read multiple things – web pages, Kindle books, etc. – in preparation to write something. I cannot bridge reading into this process of information collection and authoring from memory and working within a digital environment sometimes relying on multiple technology devices because this approach offers me great efficiency.
I have created a video to describe how this process can work. In this video, I reference several resources you may want to use yourself. I will list these online resources here in case you might want to follow up after viewing the video.
Chrome extension for Diigo – this extension serves multiple purposes allowing the highlighting and annotation of web content and the storage within Diigo. Use this link to search for Diigo and add the extension to the chrome browser.
Amazon stores highlights and annotations online. Those who read Kindle books often are not aware they can locate these additions to Kindle book text online – https://read.amazon.com/kp/notebook
