Technology has become an increasingly advanced and important aspect of modern society. That's why Ray Bradbury, the author of Fahrenheit 451, was right to fear that books and other printed sources would be replaced by modern technology. Technology has contributed to the significant loss of time children spend reading. Furthermore, eBooks have replaced paper books. Furthermore, television and radio have replaced newspapers as the main source of information. Many people argue that technology has made information from printed sources more available. “We can all come together immediately, live, in words or images, thanks to the power of cell phones, computers, televisions and cameras. The way we socialize, learn, plan and communicate is constantly improving as technology advances” (Walker). Walker continues to say that students can take courses that many small or poor communities would not be able to offer. For example, foreign languages ​​and advanced courses are some of the courses that small or poor communities simply cannot offer in a school setting. 1.75 million students took these courses online last year, and that is expected to increase to 10.5 million students by 2014. However, this has decreased the amount of textbooks sold. “According to a recent survey, 62% of students said they would prefer an electronic textbook over a new paper textbook” (“WOULD SAY THAT....”). Many students choose electronic textbooks over paper ones. Undoubtedly, educational programming, such as Sesame Street, has played a significant role in educating children in a fun and interactive way. “Educational television has proven to be an important tool for strengthening preschool skiing...... middle of paper...... Louise I. Gerdes. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. AtIssue. Rpt. from "Are eReaders Really Green?" www.themillions.com. 2012. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Network. February 23, 2014. “No Child Left Behind Act (2000).” Issues: Understanding the Controversy and Society.ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 7 February 2014. “Foreword to 'How Should Television Be Regulated?'.” Television. Margaret Haerens. Detroit:Greenhaven Press, 2011. Opposing Views. Opposing points of view in context. Web.February 23, 2014."THEY WOULD SAY THAT...." New York Post [New York, NY] January 8, 2001: 40. Opposing Views in Context. Network. February 22, 2014."TV doesn't teach." New York Times April 16, 1998. Opposing Views in Context. Network. February 23, 2014.Walker, Erik M. “Rapidly Evolving Technologies: Technology Makes Our Communities Stronger.” Universe of pop culture: icons, idols, ideas. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 6 February.2014.