It is rightly said that Knowledge is Power. Thus, knowledge and learning play a vital role in one’s overall development in life. With the advancement in technology, new sources have emerged for learning and sharing information such as television, Internet. It is often debated that schools should abandon textbooks and adapt these new electronic mediums for providing education. In my opinion, electronic mediums can act as an additional source of learning, however, books cannot be replaced. This essay will illustrate the benefits of both mediums of learning.