Comments on: How e-books could smarten up kids and stretch library dollars: A national plan

By: David Rothman

David Rothman — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:11:21 +0000

Hi, Danny. Based on a summary of the book, it’s a valuable work in many ways. Dr. Wolf is oh so right, for example, about the importance of reading books aloud to children. Kids need to associate the seen words with sounds and meanings, and that’s especially true of those with reading problems. But guess what. Parents can also read aloud from e-books.

More relevantly, I’d remind you of the “what” factor discussed in my reply elsewhere. Just by increasing the number and variety of books, E can help significantly. And that’s excluding other possibilities, such as the potential to customize the presentation for particular children.

Thanks,
David

P.S. Coincidentally or not, the Wolf work is not available for instant download on the Kindle even though it’s from a major publisher.

By: danny

danny — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:43:09 +0000

But David, you learned to write and to appreciate ideas and reading by reading on paper, yes or no? Do you really think kids learning to read on e-screens are gonna work? NO WAY, ASk Dr Maryannge WOlf, read her book first.

By: David Rothman

David Rothman — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:55:31 +0000

Thanks, Steve (and Paul). Yep, I hope people will spread the HuffPo piece around among politicians from Obama on down and add their own personal comments. – David

By: Steve Jordan

Steve Jordan — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:36:36 +0000

@David: Nice article! That is worthy to send to our senators and reps, not to mention the White House.