I have been thinking about the use of mp3 players for students and audio books. Does anyone have any experience with these tools?

Many books that have now fallen into the free-domain (no one owns the copyright) are available on free audio book websites. Additionally, many libraries now lend out audio books of classic novels and even current ones, too. Unfortunately, the drawback to listening to a book instead of reading it is the inability to find supporting quotes when required to write a paper.

Sure they can be found online, but it is always best to read the quote within its original context before using it as a argument or supporting detail within a paper (especially if it is college level or higher). The last thing you would need to take into account is how to deal with the cost of MP3 players and decide who would be ultimately responsible for that cost. Not all parents are capable of providing an MP3 player to their child, and not all college students can afford them.

And even worse, not all schools receive enough funding to buy lavish items for each student. Lots to consider!

It could work as a complement for the reading material so they get used to the uses of pauses, comas and points. It also works great for pronunciation as they may get a more neutral accent (depending on the region they live). It may speed up their reading skills too, because they will have to keep up to a certain pace.

If they only use the audiobook and don't read, they will be missing the practice of seeing the shape and pattern of the words. This is crucial for spelling because it adds an image besides the rules.

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