| Technology has changed the way children are learning | | | | themselves knowledgeable about literature but |
| throughout the world. Computers are used in | | | | ignorant of how to read it by themselves. |
| classrooms and teachers are using software | | | | The effectiveness of mp3 audiobooks comes into |
| programs to custom design a curriculum based on the | | | | question when a student is using the file as their sole |
| needs of each particular child. One issue that is often | | | | means of learning. They may know what the story is |
| overlooked until it is too late is whether or not mp3 | | | | about but they are not learning how the words come |
| audiobooks are a beneficial way for children to | | | | together. They may know what a word sounds like |
| become knowledgeable in literature. r | | | | but would not recognize it. Studies have shown that |
| Reading is a skill that everyone must have in order to | | | | seeing the words helps imprint them into the |
| survive in today's world. Classrooms throughout the | | | | memory and hearing them may not. |
| world teach children the basics of reading and help | | | | Too much of one thing, even mp3 audiobooks, is not |
| introduce the children to a world of literature | | | | good for anyone. Students have to learn to read and |
| designed to broaden their minds. But are mp3 | | | | understand literature. Some things, while great to |
| audiobooks the way to proceed? Are these audio | | | | hear, lose their effectiveness if they are not read. |
| books for children really helping children learn or are | | | | Take for example some forms of poetry. A person |
| they an unnecessary crutch that can later hurt the | | | | reads them on a sound file but the listener misses |
| child? | | | | the physical impact of seeing the words take shape |
| Mp3 audiobooks are sets of literature recorded onto | | | | in stanzas or shapes. So you wind up with a student |
| a digital medium and then downloaded onto an mp3 | | | | who can recite a poem but cannot read it properly. |
| player. These audio books can range from popular | | | | Mp3 audiobooks have to be used in conjunction with |
| fiction to "how to" guides. The convenience is | | | | physical reading. Without doing so then great harm is |
| undeniable. Adults often lead very busy lives and | | | | being done to a child. They are great tools to use on |
| want to stay abreast of current literature but find | | | | road trips but are not what is needed when studying |
| themselves without the time to sit down and read a | | | | for a class. The goal is to combine the two mediums |
| book cover to cover. Mp3 audiobooks bridge this gap | | | | in a way that increases understanding but also allows |
| quite well. | | | | for the person to have to use their mind to process |
| The issue at hand is whether or not it is acceptable | | | | written information. As our technology increases, |
| for children and teenagers to rely on this medium. | | | | there will be other ways for books to be discovered. |
| Granted it is a great alternative to the portable DVD | | | | Some will be great and some might interfere with the |
| player but does it actually have any benefits? | | | | natural learning order. As with anything, moderation is |
| The answer is yes and no. Mp3 audiobooks have | | | | the key. |
| several plusses. The first is for children just learning | | | | The answer, when it comes to mp3 audiobooks |
| to read. All children will find themselves, at one point | | | | being used, is through moderation. There must be a |
| or another, struggling with a particular word in a | | | | balance. It is perfectly fine to listen to a book when |
| story. By following the words while the voice reads | | | | you do not have the time to sit down and read it |
| them aloud, the child can identify what a particular | | | | but you must not rely on this method alone. A |
| word or phrase is. It is very much akin to the stories | | | | perfect balance is one where the child can listen to a |
| parents read to their children at night. Parents are | | | | book when time does not permit actually reading it |
| another version of mp3 audiobooks. | | | | and actually knowing how to process the information. |
| The downside to mp3 audiobooks comes when they | | | | Anything in done in excess can be harmful. This |
| are used solely. It is important for a child or teenager | | | | includes utilizing mp3 audiobooks as the sole means of |
| to learn how to read and process the information | | | | acquiring new literature. If used properly audio books |
| properly. This is an acquired skill that comes from | | | | for children can get the child interested in the realms |
| practice. If the child is listening to an audio book cd, | | | | of literature and reading. It can make learning a fun |
| cassette, or mp3 version exclusively then they are | | | | experience. The child can listen to the book and still |
| not acquiring this much needed life skill. They can find | | | | knows the importance of reading for themselves. |