LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- More students could be flocking to Hardin County Schools because the system is doing away with textbooks.
Hardin County is pioneering the Kentucky Digital Textbook Project -- replacing students' books with iPads and laptops.
Faculty members are starting to write their own textbooks by gleaning lessons and ideas from instructors across the country. Teachers say it works best in subjects such as history, where their books quickly become outdated.
Sixth grader Preston Thomas says, "I think it's the best thing ever right now, because it's more free than the textbook. We can do whatever we want, but we're still on task."
Tim Maggard, Director of Instructional Technology, says, "This, I believe done correctly, will be one of the biggest game changers I've seen in education."
Digital textbooks also allow teachers to tailor lessons to each student's learning level.
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