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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Recent article in WaPo (will try and find link) discussed recent study suggesting reading on a screen vs a book is different.  Your brain tends to "scan" material on a screen so it affects comprehension.  This doesn't mean it is a bad thing. Scanning is often all that is needed. Reading a fiction book requires more than scanning.  I think there was a similar study showing how typing notes is not as effective in helping kids learn ?

If anybody has information or can find the link, please share.  I am not an expert and haven't read the full study.  Please also share any post showing benefits of using the computer during.  I think discussing research (both good and bad) would be helpful 
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I've read similar recent studies, will look for links later.  Studies I read came to 2 conclusions: 1) reading on tablets vs. physical books affects reading comprehension and retention in a negative way (reading books = more comprehension and retention); and 2) excessive time on tablets/technology negatively impacts executive functioning later (still early to do really long-term longitudinal studies, but that's what the early studies are showing)(defining "excessive" is still going on, but a majority of instruction and assignments on tablets definitely meets any definitions of "excessive" for children (even older children) that I've seen).[/quote]

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