Comments on: Is an audio book a book? Is it “reading”? {Neil Gaiman alert} http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/2009/12/14/is-an-audio-book-a-book-is-it-reading/ by Kristin Fontichiaro Thu, 17 May 2012 19:42:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: T Swisshelm http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/2009/12/14/is-an-audio-book-a-book-is-it-reading/#comment-50262 T Swisshelm Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:46:26 +0000 http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/2009/12/14/is-an-audio-book-a-book-is-it-reading/#comment-50262 Laura, I am curious if you are a high school or elementary Media Specialist? I have wanted to add a section like you mention to my media center but was worried about how I would handle elementary kids checking them out. Also can you tell me more about your Audible Subscription, how much? how do I find them?, this is new to me so lots of questions. Laura,
I am curious if you are a high school or elementary Media Specialist? I have wanted to add a section like you mention to my media center but was worried about how I would handle elementary kids checking them out. Also can you tell me more about your Audible Subscription, how much? how do I find them?, this is new to me so lots of questions.

]]> By: Laura Losch http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/2009/12/14/is-an-audio-book-a-book-is-it-reading/#comment-50202 Laura Losch Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:18:55 +0000 http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/2009/12/14/is-an-audio-book-a-book-is-it-reading/#comment-50202 I LOVE audio books. I too purchase them from an Audible subscription, run them through iTunes, and burn them onto CD. I have a special "Books on CD" section in my media center. I try to download books that I have more than one copy of so I can shelve one copy of the book beside the CD version. I don't require that both get checked out together, but I like having the book right next to the CD in case the student would like to check out both. All levels of learners have enjoyed books on CD! I LOVE audio books. I too purchase them from an Audible subscription, run them through iTunes, and burn them onto CD. I have a special “Books on CD” section in my media center. I try to download books that I have more than one copy of so I can shelve one copy of the book beside the CD version. I don’t require that both get checked out together, but I like having the book right next to the CD in case the student would like to check out both. All levels of learners have enjoyed books on CD!

]]> By: Jim Randolph http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/2009/12/14/is-an-audio-book-a-book-is-it-reading/#comment-50200 Jim Randolph Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:32:31 +0000 http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/2009/12/14/is-an-audio-book-a-book-is-it-reading/#comment-50200 I love them. I am getting my SLMS degree and if it weren't for audio books I would never have been able to keep up with children's books or pleasure reading wile also teaching and having a family. My wife argues that I can read faster than I can listen, but I point out that I can't read while driving or folding laundry and that's about the only time I have so it works for me! But your question was about teaching. I teach elementary ESOL and have always had a listening station with plenty of book/audio packs. Not all kids love it, but the ones that do really do so I think it's essential. It's also great for ADHD students who tend to have a hard time reading lengthy passages even if they're not hyperactive. I only wish I could afford iPods for all of them because then I could take advantage of the "slower playback setting" for some of the ESOL students. I love them. I am getting my SLMS degree and if it weren’t for audio books I would never have been able to keep up with children’s books or pleasure reading wile also teaching and having a family. My wife argues that I can read faster than I can listen, but I point out that I can’t read while driving or folding laundry and that’s about the only time I have so it works for me!

But your question was about teaching. I teach elementary ESOL and have always had a listening station with plenty of book/audio packs. Not all kids love it, but the ones that do really do so I think it’s essential. It’s also great for ADHD students who tend to have a hard time reading lengthy passages even if they’re not hyperactive. I only wish I could afford iPods for all of them because then I could take advantage of the “slower playback setting” for some of the ESOL students.

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