Week 9, Thing #22, eBooks

Wow! Who knew this type of site was out there?! Being a teacher of the deaf there are numerous times throughout the year when I wish that I had access to audio tapes. Having them online is even better than having to find a hard copy, because the child can access it both at home and at school. Students could even have the opportunity to preview material that they will be covering in class. Just being able to follow along and move through a book at a steady pace is a great advantage. Having the ability to listen to a book on their provides students with the opportunity to go at their own pace and review material when they want. It also allows them to hear words pronounced correctly and this is of the utmost importance for hearing impaired children.