The Screen Inferiority Effect: How Screens Affect Reading Comprehension By Erik Ofgang published 4 December 23 Researchers have long noted an advantage for print texts versus digital ones, but many questions remain about why the screen inferiority effect occurs
Best Ereaders for Students and Teachers By Luke Edwards published 29 November 22 The best ereaders to help you do paper-free while getting access to a wealth of digital content.
Best Sites and Apps for Digital Storytelling By Diana Restifo published 11 July 22 Digital storytelling can help boost communication and presentation skills
Audiobooks for Students: Listening to What the Research Says By Erik Ofgang published 23 August 21 Audiobooks have grown increasingly popular but some educators are still hesitant to encourage their use. This may be a mistake.
Book Creator: Teacher Tips & Tricks By Erik Ofgang published 21 May 21 Book Creator tips and tricks can help you better utilize ebook creation in your class
Student Ebook Reading Surges During the Pandemic By Erik Ofgang published 21 May 21 Convenient and accessible ebooks are likely to be a bigger part of school reading programs going forward as they help boost equity and promote literacy.
Ebook vs. Print Book Study: 5 Takeaways By Erik Ofgang published 8 April 21 Children ages 1 to 8 were less likely to comprehend ebooks than print books unless the ebook had effective enhancements.
OverDrive Education Reports Rapid Increase in Ebook and Audiobook Adoption Since COVID-19 Outbreak By TL Editors published 28 May 20 Ebooks and audiobooks have become key for kids learning at home.
Scholastic Creates Free Digital Summer Reading Community for Kids By TL Editors published 1 May 20 One resource that educators can consider sharing with families is Scholastic's free Summer Read-A-Palooza program.
The (Online) Library is Still Open By Brian Nadel published 8 April 20 Free online collections for research, book reports and general reading
Glose Education Launches at FETC 2020 Offering Social, Collaborative Reading By TL Editors published 16 January 20 Adaptive reading program for students and teachers combines reading, conversation, and meaningful analytics
How It’s Done: Reading Students through Digital Storytelling By Sascha Zuger last updated 14 January 20 One broadcast journalism teacher uses digital storytelling to share the world with his students, and his students with the world. In the process, he learns the stories of the students as well as their subjects.
Sora App, a 2019 TIME Best Invention, Increases K-12 Student Reading By TL Editors published 14 January 20
How It’s Done: Sharing Lessons with SMART Learning Suite By Sascha Zuger last updated 9 January 20 Learn how one district uses SMART Learning Suite to enhance education and communication.
Free Digital Library Earns Top Grades From Teachers By Tech & Learning published 24 July 19 Epic! - Unlimited Books for Kids is a digital library and e-reader website and app that makes more than 35,000 children's books available at the touch of a finger.
Bookshare Digital Library Offers Expansive Selection By Tech & Learning published 4 July 19 Bookshare offers an expansive online library of digital books for people with print disabilities.
ISTE NEWS: Sora Student Reading App Promotes More Reading By TL Editors published 25 June 19 Ebook and audiobook reading increased over 240% when students connected their Sora classroom reading app to their local public library versus students solely accessing their school collection.
Biblionasium Social Reading Site Earns Top Ratings From Educators By TL Editors published 11 April 19 Biblionasium is a social network that allows students to log books, review them, and share or recommend them to fellow kid readers.
Inspire Love of Reading With LeVar Burton Kids Skybrary By Tech & Learning published 5 April 19 Kids visit "reading islands" that organize books by theme (animals, awesome people, and more) and choose books to download to their "backpacks."
Increase Screen Time to Increase Literacy Proficiency By Lisa Nielsen published 3 April 19 While click-bate headlines love to scare parents and educators about the risks of screen time, it’s not that simple.