Debroy, A. (2018, June 25). Using Audiobooks to Boost Literacy in the Classroom. Retrieved February 21, 2019, from http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/3231-using-audiobooks-to-boost-literacy-in-the-classroom
This is a good article that showcases the benefits of audiobooks and, how when used properly, they boost literacy in general population of students. Audio books also helps the learning disabled, second language learners, non readers, and students with dyslexia. Increased critical listening, higher reading levels, and interpretive reading of complex storylines are some of the benefits listed. Dahl, M. (2016, August 10). To Your Brain, Audiobooks Are Not 'Cheating'. Retrieved February 21, 2019, from https://www.thecut.com/2016/08/listening-to-a-book-instead-of-reading-isnt-cheating.html This article shows the difference in mental processes of comprehension between reading and listening to a book. It found that there is not a major difference in the two types of processes however, physical reading does allow the reader to look back at what was just read and not get as confused. Short echoic memory can sometimes effect listeners as they forget what was just read due to distractions.
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