Online Textbook's (1 Viewer)

[iJimmy]

So I study 6 subjects and use atleast 2 textbook's for each as well as written notes on top for study and revision. However, for some of these subjects i only have online textbook's that the teacher gives to the class as a pdf from the cd of a textbook. I know it is better than no textbook but i find it so hard to study this way. there are 400 pages in it and am seriously considering printing the book. if i buy the book it costs more than $80, and i cant afford that for 3 subjects. so what should i do, how do i use online textbooks to the best of my ability?

 

[Zeref]

I don't see your problem.....just use it LOL

Well if you have two monitors,pads,laptops, you can simultaneously open them all at once like I do

 

[iJimmy]

I usually connect my laptop to a monitor and can drag screens around the two and find it a bit effective but a hard copy is still always much more effective.

 

[Zeref]

Well some people do prefer the feel of the book although there are times where a pdf copy is better. For example copying their diagrams, using the search function etc.

All comes down to personal preference.

 

[shortnsweet]

If it's really bothering you, maybe you can try and find it in your local library so you can borrow it for free (I know my local library has various HSC textbooks). Or you could try and find a cheap second hand one.

 

[iJimmy]

i am thinking of stealing a copy from school, eshayz

 

[hawkrider]

i am thinking of stealing a copy from school, eshayz

#rebel

 

[iJimmy]

already done it multiple times throughout junior years, im a professional.

 

[Zeref]

lol my school is really lenient, we just take whatever we want.

 

[iJimmy]

my school is too poor for anything, there is like 2 textbooks per class.

 

[Zeref]

my school is too poor for anything, there is like 2 textbooks per class.

hahahahahahaha wtf

 

[iJimmy]

legit, especially is english, there is like 5 to a book

 

[Zeref]

omg i cant even.......LOL

 

[iStudent]

how do i use online textbooks to the best of my ability?

I only use the pdfs when I write notes, after that I just use my notes
When I write notes, I use control keys that lets me quickly alternate between one-note (which I use to write notes) and the pdf
e.g. windows key + (number), alt-tab, or simply keeping the cursor above the icon and clicking it to refer back to it.
I find it's better than splitting the screen into two, because it takes up less space and easier to read (don't have to keep looking left then right, then left etc)

 

[strawberrye]

There are essentially four solutions to this problem-without breaking the law, that is

1)Borrow the textbooks from the local library and use it in class/personal studying-revision

2)Print off pages that are particularly useful for further studying.

3)Buy the textbook that you think you will use the MOST throughout the year and for the other two books, use online pdfs- but take advantage of features such as making notes and bookmarking important sections to make revision easier

4)Buy cheaper, second hand versions on Internet or from past students or see whether anyone is generous enough to donate their textbooks to you

Hope this helps

 

[dtmtrano]

don't you have bookhire at ur school?