Printed Textbook and its Potential in Remote Learning during The Covid-19 Crisis

Abstract

Remote learning which is mostly done online has become a new norm as schools are forced to close due to COVID-19. This learning setting has exposed a huge digital inequality among learners around the world, where not all of them are privileged to join remote learning sessions and they might be left behind for a long time as the pandemic is not showing any sign of slowing down. However, a solution to this pressing situation might be found through the always reliable printed textbook. As a printed textbook does not require an internet connection or a device to be utilized, it is thought that it can ensure a continuous access to education in this challenging time since it provides convenience in terms of time, money, and connectivity, while also offering credible content, standardization, and becoming a good vehicle for self-study among learners. However, the currently available printed textbook in the market is not intended to be used in a time of crisis like this; a better printed textbook must be urgently produced to suit the unprecedented time we are living in.