Paper or screen? This choice might one day soon be taken away when all the printers and copiers exit the building. (Really! There are schools who are trying it out now, and industry support already out there for schools making the leap.) For now students still have the choice and teachers can make their own requirements but we have already seen Cobb go paperless on many standardized tests. As with all things technology, the times they are a-changin' and so more changes are sure to come. ***(see below!) |
(Thanks for that Mr. Laminack .... still letting it sink in a moment...)
This is a research study that is worth a look. It focuses on some Coast Guard students who
have gone paperless. The short answer is yes, paper readers have more recall and more
comprehension over digital readers.
* Can students go deeper with digital reading?
This article takes a closer look at students and how they manage digital reading. Further
research links are included.
* Which is better for students, paper or digital?
READ THIS ONE. It includes just about everything you need and has tons of additional links.
You have to give your email address but it is free, and worth it.
Here are some tools: * The same text for different levels. Lots of tools offered. Don't overlook Rewordify, showcased here in a past blog. * Reading strategies for every content area. For paper or screen. |
*** Mr. Suttle is interested in your thoughts on this topic! Please share them here.
still offering book books. @ your library.