I’m really excited about having a chance to use an e-textbook. The text for my 820, educational research class, is available at http://www.safarix.com/0131185349. I’d stumbled on information about the e-text version in the print version. I looked over the site, the service, (a 150 day license for $50) and thought ok, I’ll try it out.
Notation, highlighting an bookmarking are included and I’m curious as to how that works in general and for me as a learner. The price only partially drove my decision, it was more that the print textbook is as they typically are, heavy and dense, and full of stuff you’ll never get to. I won’t schlepp it around; I would and do schlepp a laptop around, which is a completely different overall experience. The companion website to the text, offered by the publisher, is also good. Whether at home, work or a conference I always have access to the resources, along with the course materials Blackboard.