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I would say yes and no. I listen to audiobooks and review them on goodreads on my “have read” list, but if someone asked if I read the book, I’d feel the need to clarify that it was an audiobook I listened to. I wouldn’t belittle someone for only listening to it, but I think they are fairly different. I would also never teach a book I had only listened to as in my experience, I don’t know books I’ve listened to as nearly as deeply.
I…agree. Not entirely sure how this relates to my response, though.
I hate people who say this...it's totally reading! They're called audio-BOOKS.
Mentor
I think it depends.
For me? No. I don't feel like I process the same way as when I see the words
I even read ebooks and while I count that as reading I do know that brain studies show our brains process somewhat differently when reading ebooks versus a tactile, "real" copy.
I do listen to ebooks from time to time but for me the experience feels more like listening to a podcast than reading a book. Both are valuable, fun, potentially educational/informative. But I don't learn, remember, apply, or relate in the same way (although I do learn, remember, apply, or relate from both).
American Library Association say yes.
I’m going to have to say that the audio and the visual are not the same. In MY case listening is a distraction because of years of shutting out people’s endless talking. Too many meetings and conferences and meetings meetings…. I also like the feel of paper on my fingertips and the sound of my own mind’s voice (vibrant).
If you’re a good listener, go for it. I am not a good listener🤓
Audio books are great! Books in any format are great! I will always cherish the feel of a physical book in hand, but I love the freedom other formats offer. If I am using the book to teach, give a lecture, to write an analysis or review, I continue to need a hard copy—and lots of post-its.
Do what you like, but no, I wouldn't really count listening to an audiobook as reading. More like being read to.
I’ve integrated audio into my lesson plans. I tell my students that for me, I will listen to the audio and then go back and carefully read. I cannot read with the audio at the same time, but their learning process might be different. I have them monitor their own experience and have them try different techniques: audio followed by text, audio alongside text, text then audio, audio only, text only. I want them to know what works best for them. The standards include reading and listening and life requires we master both.
Bowl Leader
Technically it’s a read aloud but I’m listening to the words and gathering the same information the book has to offer, soooooo I vote YESSSSS!
I LOVE Audible!
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendly-interest/201812/why-listening-book-is-not-the-same-reading-it
I found this article interesting regarding your debate.
Audiobooks are a great tool for students with learning disabilities. No matter how much you force them to read their challenges will not improve. All you are doing is destroying any love for books and learning.