We may need to do more these days to distinguish among different kinds of reading, since we are engaging in more of some forms and less of others.
On one hand, we might refer to long-form, deep, book-length, immersive, or academic reading. On the other hand, we might consider digital, screen-based, onscreen, or scroll-based reading. These are not simply different formats; they often involve different rhythms, attention demands, and cognitive patterns.
When students say they prefer physical books, I sometimes wonder if they mean that book-length reading offers a needed break from the constant stream of words encountered on phones, computers, and tablets.
Making distinctions among types of reading is important because without them, we risk misunderstanding both how much people are actually reading and what kinds of cognitive engagement those reading practices require.Related:
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