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196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf

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The Power of Print in Cognitive Comprehension

Printed pages provide a solid and tangible medium for reading, allowing readers to pause, go back, and comprehend the text. This process, known as comprehension monitoring, is hindered by digital screens, which are more advantageous for skimming and obtaining information quickly. This disadvantage particularly impacts children who need to learn deeper and more time-consuming cognitive processes for connecting and understanding information.

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