I was recently invited to complete a review of the new digital edition of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. I even get to give away a subscription! If you have been wondering whether or not the digital edition was worth it or not; hopefully this review will help you make an informed decision. I will tell you what's included, what I like, and what I don't like.
What's Included:
Digital images of every page of the regular magazine are viewable on your computer. These digital images come with a very nice reading device, and you can even print pages if you like. The price for the digital edition of this magazine is $16.95 for one year. The price for a print magazine is $25 for one year.
What I like:
Price: At $16.95 per year; this is a significant savings over the print magazine.
Content: I have always loved the content of this magazine, the articles are great, and even the advertisements are helpful! This is probably the only magazine where I actually study the advertisements.
Design: The magazine is beautifully designed and printed, making it a joy to read.
What I Don't Like:
Readability: I have a very difficult time actually reading the pages of the magazine in digital form.
Portability: You do actually have to have internet connection to view your digital magazine, so if you are wanting to have the magazine with you wherever you take your computer, be aware.
My bottom line? I really love having the printed magazine. it's beautifully printed, and I just love sitting down to read something that isn't on a computer screen! I subscribed to the digital edition originally when my print subscription ended (to save money), and within one month I had also renewed my print subscription -- costing me more money in the end! I can see the functionality of having a digital edition, but it just wasn't a good fit for me.
If you want to win your own digital subscription, please be sure to leave a comment with your name and e-mail address!
Aug. 17, 2008 - I would like to try the digital edition.
Posted by Anonymous
I would like to try the subscription. It could give me something to read when I am sitting up at night with my computer and nursing the baby. :-) Thanks! Corrie corriewarren@mris.com
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
