(EdSurge) Tucked in, snuggled up, I still remember the hours I spent listening to my mother read aloud “The Hobbit.” I must have been about 8-years-old, and while I was a pretty strong reader, the complexity of that text (and…
(Delaware Gazette) Students in the Delaware City School District now have access to a digital library of audiobooks thanks to the work of the district’s librarians. Kate Loker, the library and media center director at Dempsey Middle School, said elementary…
(Harper Collins) Kids have more resources available today than ever before to help them learn the important skill of reading. By using reading apps for kids, you can help your child develop a sense of enjoyment when it comes to…
(All Digital School) Why is exposure to sophisticated spoken words so important? Oral language drives vocabulary acquisition and retention, which is a key component of reading proficiency. Yet most students lack repeated exposure to sophisticated spoken words. As a result,…
Virtual learning is beginning early for English language learners (ELL) of all grade levels throughout the Huntsville City Schools District, as online summer programs take the place of in-person instruction due to coronavirus. “This is a very different experience than…
(Inquirer.net) As parents have been moving en masse to homeschooling in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, millions of them are turning to activity books, flash cards and audiobooks to educate their restless children. While some parents might struggle to find…
(EdTech Review) The closure of schools due to coronavirus pandemic has forced teachers and students to adopt new ways of teaching and learning to continue education. While most educators are struggling with the new normal – remote learning, special educators…
(The Week) Society tends to be divided about the merit of audiobooks. Some argue they're no different than physical books. Others are staunch opponents to them, even going so far as to suggest they're linked to a decline in literacy.…