tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post7958636471578417235..comments2024-03-15T09:26:02.796-05:00Comments on PROJECT MAYHEM: Call Me Old-Fashioned...Project Mayhemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05154342399869089664noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-2715691363503695502011-08-15T10:33:53.588-05:002011-08-15T10:33:53.588-05:00I'm on the other side of the fence on this one...I'm on the other side of the fence on this one. I'm all about making reading more interactive for kids, and think the "play along" sort of thing is exactly what's needed. I see us moving that way in terms of making the e-reading experience much more interactive, and I think that's okay. Reading will not change in the grand scheme of things, and words will still hold their value. But the value of getting kids "into" the reading experience and helping them interact with the text, well, that's nothing but good in my neighborhood. As a teacher, I see this disconnect between reader and text far too often. Engagement is key, and many times the books just don't offer enough engagement to get them to choose reading over video games, or sports, or making funny sounds with their armpits. We can frown and thumb our noses at this new direction, or we can embrace it and get, dare I say, creative with it. It's a challenge. As writers we should rise to the challenge the best we can. For the sake of our MG readers. My opinion, please don't flog me. :)Mike Winchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771482167997501541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-26927616787302734532011-08-15T01:04:28.501-05:002011-08-15T01:04:28.501-05:00I completely agree. I refuse to watch movies in 3D...I completely agree. I refuse to watch movies in 3D, because it's always shoehorned in and it's used gratuitously. D-box sounds kinda fun though.<br /><br />What I would like to see in eReader format are the choose your own adventure books. Those would benefit from some form of interactivity. Other than that, I prefer my books to be static so I can let my imagination do the work :PJamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-11651236774211939752011-08-14T18:53:39.274-05:002011-08-14T18:53:39.274-05:00I don't know about the enhanced features eithe...I don't know about the enhanced features either. I'm still on the fence even about picture books on an ereader, where it's more a kid/gadget interaction than a kid/parent/book interaction. On the other hand, my somewhat reluctant reader daughter is fascinated by my Nook and has read a couple of books on it.<br />Oh, and I didn't know about the D-box movie experience. As much as I love movies, that would be too distracting for me.Dee Garretsonhttp://deegarretson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-58897374134479258642011-08-13T10:29:59.501-05:002011-08-13T10:29:59.501-05:00I think enhanced features, like Paul said, might d...I think enhanced features, like Paul said, might draw a reluctant reader in, so in that way, I think it's good. On the con side, enhanced features, might detract from the actual story, making it kind of gimmicky. We have DVD movies for our kids and they all have enhanced features, extras, games, etc, but to date, my kids have shown no interest in them. Interesting! :)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-30006572332005795172011-08-13T09:25:57.243-05:002011-08-13T09:25:57.243-05:00I love stories. Mostly I read then in hard copy pr...I love stories. Mostly I read then in hard copy print, or see them on movie screens. I've never been to a D-movie but have enjoyed I-max theaters every so often. Yesterday, at a talk, I heard the term "digital native" used to refer to kids growing up today. In some ways, we'll be taking the lead from the kids. I think traditional books and movies will remain but there will be these other more interactive forms of story out there as well. What do I think about all this...hmmm...I'm curious to see what will be created, and at the same time, will probably still "consume" the bulk of my "story experiences" via books and movies.<br /><br />And, I agree with Dawn that "enhanced features" might provide a spark for a reluctant reader.<br /><br />Thanks for a thought-provoking post! :-)Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-21797074447750528162011-08-13T09:24:32.631-05:002011-08-13T09:24:32.631-05:00Love this post! I can see where there's a plac...Love this post! I can see where there's a place for the interactive, gamey kind of books, but there will still be the old-school stuff out there. The gamey ebooks will cost more, of course, and people won't always want to pay more. Whatever happens, I think it's a blast being part of the evolution.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-87806405806839168462011-08-12T23:56:01.113-05:002011-08-12T23:56:01.113-05:00All good points. And yeah, I can see the coolness...All good points. And yeah, I can see the coolness factor of interactive books drawing kids (and some adults) in. I just hate the thought of "enhanced features" potentially overshadowing the writing itself. And funny, when I was a kid reader, plain ol' books always seemed plenty interactive to me. Then again, I loved to read and had a very active imagination. Enhanced features might make the most positive impact for the reluctant reader set.Dawn Lairamorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615827571568264386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-89797064330838628072011-08-12T22:52:14.970-05:002011-08-12T22:52:14.970-05:00Well, now - I'm not too hyped about the idea o...Well, now - I'm not too hyped about the idea of "enhanced" books either, but please don't say that video games are a "reduced" version of anything . . . games and prose are both valid mediums, and a healthy diet of entertainment includes both. :]A. Brennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183131795238588385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-19155497175513027222011-08-12T16:43:31.643-05:002011-08-12T16:43:31.643-05:00No no no. I don't care how you deliver the wor...No no no. I don't care how you deliver the words, but just give me words. If I want a puzzle or an 'interactive experience' (I hate that phrase), I'll find it elsewhere.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-51458583040217800932011-08-12T15:47:00.636-05:002011-08-12T15:47:00.636-05:00Haha! It makes my stomach kind of drop to think a...Haha! It makes my stomach kind of drop to think about seeing HP in that chair! I can barely manage 3D.<br /><br />I'm with you that I think I personally am more old-fashioned, but I can see the allure of an interactive book. I would totally eat that up if it was done well. I feel kind of torn. I like books just the way they are, thankyouvery much, but then I see the idea of a reading experience as AMAZING. As long as I can still have my paper and binding copy to bury my nose in, I'll take a video-gamey type any day.<br /><br />Also, as a mom, I see my own kids drawn to this kind of thing. Every time we go to the library my oldest asks if he can play with the Nook (since B&N always has a sample out to lure them in - ha!) Anyway, I can redirect that as much as I want as a parent, but I think the upcoming generation will have a completely different learning experience than we did - books included - and I'm not sure there's much we can do about that but embrace the good in it?Marissa Burthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079821721448782710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-70361976116478018732011-08-12T13:50:39.325-05:002011-08-12T13:50:39.325-05:00I'm too old school for all that stuff.I'm too old school for all that stuff.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-72641868988510777882011-08-12T06:23:08.488-05:002011-08-12T06:23:08.488-05:00You know, it's funny--I'm all in favor of ...You know, it's funny--I'm all in favor of ebooks and ereaders and have no sentimental connection to paper books. However, it makes me REALLY sad to think of books being reduced to multimedia experiences. Yes, reduced. Not enhanced. Because for me, it's all about the language and the story, and I don't want all that other crap cluttering up my books, or my children's.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636585111057799728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-84983806330066696252011-08-12T06:18:46.010-05:002011-08-12T06:18:46.010-05:00I'm with you, Dawn! I'm "old-fashione...I'm with you, Dawn! I'm "old-fashioned" when it comes to books too. I don't have anything against eReaders, especially if it gets kids and adults reading more, but I don't want one. I love having rooms filled with cozy ink and paper books!<br /><br />I don't like the idea of books becoming like television. That's not going to be helpful at all for engaging a child's imagination.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.com