While watching our sons play middle school baseball on a recent warm spring evening , I mentioned to a friend how much I love reading by listening to audiobooks. This person responded incredulously with a half-hearted smile, “That doesn’t count...isn’t that considered cheating?”.  Hmm, I never thought about it that way. A few weeks before, an acquaintance, who’s an avid reader, shared with me her strong dislike for audiobooks while catching up on our latest book recommendations at the gym. These feelings surrounding audiobooks, so different than my own, spurred this investigation into:

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Who listens to audiobooks and how?

 

What are the benefits of audiobook listening? 

 

How do audiobooks help in learning environments?

 

Are there drawbacks of audiobook listening?

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Is listening to an audiobook similar to reading the book?

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“..sit back. Relax. Kick off your shoes, put up your feet, and get your ear buds in. It’s audiobook time!” ~ David Radtke