Importance of print over digital for learners
Did you know most learners and students still prefer hard copies of their training manuals over digital versions? With printed material, they are able to highlight and make notes easily as they read and learn. Minuteman Press Midrand explains why printed materials still hold an edge over their digital counterparts.
The tangibility that print has to offer also makes readers pay more attention to the content than digital does. This is because readers have to actively engage with printed content to read it – they have to pick up the content, hold it and read it. With digital content, they can passively scroll through it, without having to focus too much.
A recent study found that while students read faster on a screen, their comprehension was much worse. Specifically, the students who read the material on paper remembered and understood the specific details much better than those who read digitally.
Digital manuals are compact and mobile but you always need a device for your digital files. Devices like laptops, tablets or phones require electricity or battery power which is not always available or accessible.
At Minuteman Press, Midrand we specialise in printing Training Manuals and we offer various options to suit your budget.
Factors to consider when designing your manuals
With or without colourÂ
Colour always adds extra flair to a manual. It adds depth to pictures and highlights important information. You will need to balance the necessity of full colour printing in your manual with the instruction as it is more expensive, so first get a quote. Alternatively the cover can be printed in colour and the inside in black & white.
Sizes
We can do your training manual in A4 or A5 size. Both options are very popular and are easy to work with.
Type of Paper
We offer a few options on paper, it all depends on the finish and look you want for your training manuals.
Type of Binding
Whether you choose wire, coil, plastic comb, perfect binding or files, we will make sure your manuals look professional when finished.For more information on how Minuteman Press Midrand can help with your printing needs, contact us today!