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Skim Reading Is the New Normal  - Trending In Education - Episode 132

Skim Reading Is the New Normal - Trending In Education - Episode 132

Season 3 Episode 132 Published 7 years, 4 months ago
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On this week's episode, we discuss a recent article from Dr. Maryanne Wolf, Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. The article breaks down the changes Dr. Wolf has seen in how technology has lead to further skimming from readers. She discusses the changes happening to our brains as well as the differences in comprehension and retention of information. How does skimming compare to audio books and podcasts? What could the future of reading be as skimming becomes more and more of a reality? Tune in to find out.

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