How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Reading Development

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Originally published in TEACH Magazine, March/April 2018 Issue

By Martha Beach

Jasmine is in third grade. She loves camping, fishing, and hiking in the woods with her older sister. She is a confident, enthusiastic, supportive friend and team participant. Yet, when it comes to reading, her confidence slips away. She has trouble going from the end of one line down to the next, often skipping lines and losing her spot, and struggles with turning pages quickly and carefully.

Jasmine’s self-esteem plummets each time the teacher asks her to read aloud. She understands letters, phonics, and spelling, but has difficulty with overall comprehension. Because she finds no enjoyment, she lacks motivation to continue reading, and her skills do not improve.

Students like Jasmine are likely digital natives: they’ve grown up with technology and they find enjoyment from tablets, phones, laptops, social media, games, and videos. These kids are familiar with how tech works and they know how to troubleshoot if it doesn’t.

For those who struggle with reading, adding technology is hugely beneficial. From voice dictation programs to reading apps that help kids with dyslexia, there are many ways that technology can boost learning and enjoyment for students like Jasmine.

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Martha Beach lives and works in Toronto as a freelance fact-checker, editor, and writer for a wide variety of publications. When she’s not working, you’ll find Martha on her yoga mat or hanging out with her daughter and husband.

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Martha Beach
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Martha Beach lives and works in Toronto as a freelance fact-checker, editor, and writer for a wide variety of publications. When she’s not working, you’ll find Martha on her yoga mat or hanging out with her daughter and husband.

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