Screen-based Reading vs. Paper-Based Reading: What Does the Research Say?

Digital, screen-based reading and learning have risen sharply over the last few years. With that, parent concerns over student comprehension and academic growth are also on the rise. Dr. Virginia Clinton-Lisell, Associate Professor of Education at the University of North Dakota, has conducted extensive research on reading comprehension and language development. In this episode, she shares insights on how screen-based reading compares to paper-based reading and offers encouragement for parents who are navigating digital reading and learning with their students.

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The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens

Interactive features of E-texts’ effects on learning: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Open pedagogy systematic review

Reading differences between narrative and expository texts