Reading
The Verge’s favorite gifts for book lovers
The Verge’s favorite gifts for book lovers A personalized book embosser or adjustable bookends can be a thoughtful gift for a book lover. A color ebook reader or book light can provide a convenient and portable way to enjoy books on-the-go. A smart mug that tracks reading habits or provides a built-in bookmark can add […]
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Print beats digital for preschoolers learning to read
Print beats digital for preschoolers learning to read A new study found that print-based activities are more effective for preschoolers learning to read than digital tools or games. Preschoolers who engaged in print-focused activities, such as writing letters and spotting words in everyday life, showed significant gains in reading assessments. On the other hand, children […]
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AI is making reading books feel obsolete – and students have a lot to lose
AI is making reading books feel obsolete – and students have a lot to lose AI is making reading books feel obsolete by providing workarounds that allow students to summarize and analyze texts without having to read them themselves. The use of generative AI in education has led to a decline in reading habits among […]
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Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening
Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening Reading and listening are two different brain functions that support comprehension in distinct ways. While both activities can help you understand information, they are not interchangeable. The brain processes spoken and written language differently when reading versus listening. When reading, […]
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Star Wars is so back
Star Wars is so back The author has been keeping busy with various activities, including reading about The Telepathy Tapes, watching The Men Who Built America, and playing through the archive of 4 3. The author received notes from readers with thoughts on wallpapers, which will be used to expand the Screen Share section in […]
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How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’ Despite efforts to improve reading skills, two-thirds of US fourth-graders still struggle with basic literacy, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that meets individual students’ needs. A balanced literacy framework combines phonics instruction with teacher-led […]
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Everybody’s got a favorite new game
Everybody’s got a favorite new game The author has been keeping busy with various activities, including reading about dire wolves, Neuralink, and the history of Xbox. Their week was filled with watching TV shows like “The Last of Us” and “Your Friends and Neighbors”, as well as setting up a Brick to manage screen time. […]
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