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Researchers surveyed over 2,400 mothers and found that children who routinely spent time on electronic devices, such as TVs, smartphones and tablets, were less likely to read print books with their parents at age 3. The findings in Pediatrics also showed that those who read less at age 3 spent even more time on electronic devices at age 5. Full Story:  HealthDay News  (5/24)  

Between March 2020 and February 2021, ebook usage at schools increased dramatically. "It's really quite stunning," says Angela Arnold, general manager of OverDrive Education. "We have seen a real paradigm shift in perceptions about digital books. Prior to the pandemic digital books were nice to have and seen as accessories, or digital resources with very specific utility. Where we are today in 2021, I think digital books are more perceived as a necessity." Full Story:  Tech & Learning  (5/21)   https://www.techlearning.com/news/student-ebook-reading-surges-during-the-pandemic?utm_source=SmartBrief&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EDAE705D-DA25-4606-A952-76D10DFA2839&utm_content=BB04051B-A969-4448-9306-BB58B5542B90 

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  Survey: Increased ebook usage & value amid COVID-19 With COVID-19 altering nearly all aspects of daily life, including the way students learn, this survey sought insight from those on the front lines of education, specifically regarding the use and impact of ebooks. As the pandemic has changed the way educators teach, we wanted to understand what adjustments were made, and how ebooks help educators ease the transition between classroom and at-home learning. The survey found that ebooks have become even more essential for learning during the current school year.