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Jennie Bales

The boom of the audiobook: readers have become listeners - 0 views

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    Newspaper article on the increasing popularity and success of audiobooks in the Australian market and some of key performers
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An Ear for Reading: Audiobooks Take Center Stage in the Classroom | School Library Journal - 0 views

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    "Educators are using audiobooks in new ways to teach material and help students build literacy skills."
Jennie Bales

'Your throat hurts. Your brain hurts': the secret life of the audiobook star | Books | ... - 0 views

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    "the audiobook market has grown from a publishing industry side hustle into a huge global business."
Jennie Bales

Yes, audiobooks count as 'real reading'. Here are 3 top titles to get you started - 1 views

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    "But are listeners really reading? If we challenge what we think we know about reading, audiobooks can be seen as not just a cheat's shortcut for catching up on classics and bestsellers, but a new way to engage more people with stories."
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How Audiobooks Help Emerging Readers and Inspire a Love of Books | Edutopia - 0 views

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    "Audiobooks allow students to enjoy books above their reading level, introducing them to engaging stories that will hook them for life"
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10 Ways to Boost Literacy Using Audiobooks in the Classroom - 0 views

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    Exposing all students to complicated storytelling, no matter their reading level, is just one benefit of using audiobooks in the classroom. But the research shows there are many other advantages too, including an increase in reading comprehension, motivation and self-confidence.
Jennie Bales

Audiobooks vs Reading: The Rules Are, There Are No Rules - 0 views

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    an interesting opinion piece on the pluses and minuses of print books and audio books - with a clear message that both have something special to offer
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YALSA July 2020 Webinar: Identifying the Best Fit Audiobooks for Your Teens - YouTube - 0 views

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    A PL session on the value of audiobooks for teens - covers growth in market, why they are popular, advantages and similarities with reading text. Examples are shared.
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One Million Books and Counting: The Citywide Digital Library's Success Story in New Yor... - 0 views

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    "The project began in the summer of 2020 to create a collection of diverse and engaging digital books to support students and teachers navigating remote learning. By the end of 2021, NYC DOE students had borrowed more than one million ebooks and audiobooks. Jacobs had long advocated for increased student access to digital collections, but it was the pandemic-driven pivot to remote learning that presented the opportunity to launch the new initiative."
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Listening Is Reading: The New Research - 1 views

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    "This article draws attention to recent research about the benefits of listening. These benefits include ones of mental and physical health, academic engagement, and pure relaxation and wonder-feeding. " Links to three studies provided.
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Online Storytime by Barnes & Noble - Barnes & Noble - 0 views

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    Barnes and Noble has a really nice selection of very well known (and many award winning) children's books. The voices of the readers are nice to listen to and kids will recognize many of their favorites. Partial portrayal of the illustrations, without text showing, and with some zooming in and out.
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    Barnes and Noble has a really nice selection of very well known (and many award winning) children's books. The voices of the readers are nice to listen to and kids will recognize many of their favorites. Partial portrayal of the illustrations, without text showing, and with some zooming in and out.
Jennie Bales

Storynory - Free Audio Stories for Kids - 0 views

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    Free audio retellings of a large range of stories from traditional to unpublished. Supporting illustrations (not from the published texts) and some information about the story or characters is also provided. Files can be listened to online or downloaded.
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    Free audio retellings of a large range of stories from traditional to unpublished. Supporting illustrations (not from the published texts) and some information about the story or characters is also provided. Files can be listened to online or downloaded.
Jennie Bales

Storyline Online - Where Reading Is Fun! - 0 views

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    Delightful readings of well know picture books. The reader is shown occasionally, but predominantly the illustrations of the book are zoomed in and out.
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    Delightful readings of well know picture books. The reader is shown occasionally, but predominantly the illustrations of the book are zoomed in and out.
Jennie Bales

The Power of Audio Books - 0 views

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    Most kids love to listen to audio books, but did you know that this practice is also extremely effective for improving reading comprehension and fluency? I discovered this well-kept secret a few years ago when I started using audio books with my struggling readers. I was using Classroom Book Clubs in my classroom on a regular basis, but I was experiencing a problem when it came to book selection.
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Children and young people's reading in 2020 before and during the COVID-19 lockdown | N... - 1 views

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    "This report outlines findings from our tenth Annual Literacy Survey relating to children and young people's reading in 2020, in addition to findings from our survey of children and young people's reading during the COVID-19 lockdown."
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Incorporating Podcasts Into Your Classroom Environment: GoKidGo | Education World - 0 views

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    "Being a teacher, I am always trying to research new ways to get my students involved in using their imagination, listening, and comprehension skills, while also learning to form visual images or "brain movies" in their minds. This is where creativity, engagement, enrichment, and fun come into teaching! Podcasts can do so many great things for students, like build confidence, expose them to new and different genres, provide access to numerous subject matters to meet even the most distinct interests, and, most importantly, engage students in literacy activities that will pique their interest and enjoyment in books and reading. "
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GoKidGo - 1 views

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    Free podcasts presented by American authors
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