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Benefits of talking books

  • They help learners that are new or struggling readers.
  • You can create books in Aboriginal languages. This helps build Aboriginal language skills.
  • Help learners to put on paper that which they want to say.
  • Typing and pasting pictures and clip art makes the process fun, motivating and creative.
  • Publishing creates ownership of words and meanings.
  • They build learner self-esteem.
  • Digital photography brings the learners, their communities and lives to their writing.
  • Once you make a talking book it can also be printed for use off the computer.