A few thoughts on its origin, purpose, and destiny...

 When and why did textbooks originate?  Who had access to textbooks? Introduction to Le Book

 What was the purpose of textbooks pre-21 st Century?  How did teachers use them during this time?  How did students use them?  What is the purpose of textbooks now?  How do teachers use them?  How do students use them?

"This book was a real revolution ! The revolution was that the grammar was in French on the one side, and the English translation on the next. The teachers could now teach the grammar in French and if the students didn't understand, they could check it out in English. The teacher was, then, to try to conduct the class in French, in simple French, so that students would understand. " - Mr. J.A. Boyd 001/french/stjtext.htm

 What’s revolutionary about it?  What would it be like without the color and the images?

 21 st Century Learners 21 st Century Learners  In what ways is a textbook relevant?  In what ways is it not?

 What is your responsibility?  The Bucket The Bucket  What are your excuses?