https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7 en-us 2021-10-13 16:49:10 UTC 2026-03-17 11:07:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3a7.png hvillines1 https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1814627706 2021-10-13 17:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1814627706 aliciabmerritt https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1817578504 I asked something very similar because I have actually been asked this question by a parent. Personally, I prefer a physical book to hold while I'm reading but a lot of my students actually prefer listening to the book be read to them via audiobooks. I am sharing the video here I found while creating my padlet question as well. Looking forward to hearing other thoughts. ]]> 2021-10-14 16:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1817578504 taelrstansberry98 https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1818061922 I think that students would not benefit from listening to audiobooks and podcasts if they were their only options. If they had a book to follow along with as well, that would probably be more helpful! Every student takes in information differently, so with that being a factor if students aren't retaining anything from the books because they only have the option of audio, then it would not be beneficial. But if students had the option of picking some might prefer that over reading!

]]> 2021-10-14 20:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1818061922 wyndeemaxwell https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1818555261 Working in special education, I am pro-both of those. I think that students who have difficulties reading and require an audiobook or read-aloud still benefit from tracking words in physical print. The more times a student can "encounter" a word, the more accustomed they get to the word, until they eventually know it. ]]> 2021-10-15 01:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1818555261 montsechora23 https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1819037872 I feel like , it really depends on the students. every student learns differently and I believe it depends on the student. I think both should be an option if possible. personally for me I like to read books but that is me every student will learn at a different pace and that should always be taken into consideration when setting up a lesson plan.]]> 2021-10-15 06:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1819037872 drewtaylor10 https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1822459483 I think this is a very good question. I think there are benefits to both, but I think overall reading is still a more beneficial skill. Reading is how they will obtain most of their information in school and while audiobooks may help students, I would think it's easier for students to trail off in an audiobook than an actual book, but that really depends on the student. I think being given an option could go a long way.]]> 2021-10-17 19:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1822459483 brittaniddavis https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1822524056 I think there are benefits to both! However, I think a book is more beneficial. Books help students read and learn the content while also helping increase their word recognition, spelling, grammar, use of punctuation, etc. ]]> 2021-10-17 21:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1822524056 sarahmcham https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1822581252 Personally, I'm Team Book all the way: there is nothing like turning actual pages of a book and being engrossed in a story. I used to look forward to English class as a student because I knew that I would get a chance to read. I was the kid that got in TROUBLE for reading in other classes when I was supposed to be listening to the teacher or working on other assignments. For students, I definitely see the benefits from actually reading: word recognition, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and a chance to be apart of something bigger.

I do see the benefit of listening to audiobooks for some of my students though. If reading is a struggle, an audiobook can help them overcome the hurdle of having to work so hard at something that should be enjoyable. ]]> 2021-10-17 22:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1822581252 madisonlee1527 https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1843167921 I think it depends. The students need to read a book to be able to get better at reading, but students with poor reading skills have trouble retaining information that they read. It really just depends on the student and how they learn. ]]> 2021-10-25 22:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1843167921 emilyqualls57 https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1846737218 I love having a physical copy of a book. I like to see how far into the book I am, and how close to the end I am. Students, and people in general, are on technology a lot throughout the day. I think we all need a break from phone and camera screens. On the other hand, I think it would be good for younger students to use audio books while also having a book in their hand. This will allow them identify what the words look like and hear how they sound. ]]> 2021-10-27 01:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1846737218 pnepivoda https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1849122580 I think students would benefit greatly! One reason would be being to keep up. Let's say you have a book report or just a regular assignment and there are due dates for the work for it. You have to read a book or podcast to know the work. If you have students who struggle with reading or are just slow at it, that could be troublesome because they will obviously be behind on work. If you have technology such as audio in the classroom, those students will benefit by being able to keep up with everyone else and getting their work done in time.]]> 2021-10-27 18:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1849122580 maecygarner03 https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1855992543 Personally I think we can supplement them together. Some students learn by hearing and others learn by physically reading it themselves. So what if we let students who wanted to read, do so and the ones who wanted to listen to an audiobook do so. It is not that either is bad or anything, it is more of the fact students learn differently. ]]> 2021-10-30 22:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hvillines1/am9ctm2bcm8r3iq7/wish/1855992543