Reading Matters - Part 5 of the BBC Series

We have been sharing the BBC series on Reading Matters. In this next part of the 6 part series, we learn a little about the MEG (electroencephalography) and how it is possible to determine the parts of the brain involved in hearing or reading words.

It is quite fascinating as to how the brain responds to reading almost as though one heard the word or experienced the action. Thanks to modern technology we can understand how it is that a reader can enter into the actions and life of the book.

Reading therefore is tremendously powerful and can be used as part of therapy.

Reading Matters - BBC series part 4

Do you ever consider the benefits of reading? Some consider the act of reading to be a creative one. Scientists have found that reading stories can assist us to increase our feeling of empathy for others through identifying with the characters in a novel or story.

It seems that reading is more than just a task to improve literacy, there is much more than we can gain through reading.

Have you followed any of the BBC series posted on this blog about reading and how it matters? Have you enjoyed the information shared in the video's?

We'd love to hear your thoughts, please do post your comments in the comment section below.

Have a blessed day

Shoshanah

Reading Matters - Part 3 of the BBC Series

Reading is a complex skill that requires various functions of the eyes, visual perception, cognition and good processing by the brain. Did you know that there are ways to monitor how the brain processes information and when the brain does not manage with what the eye sees. An example of this is explained in the next part of the BBC series on Reading Matters.

Ebooks or Regular Books - What is Your Preference?

We have had a number of people recommend that we write an ebook and so we did a little research to find out whether those who read prefer ebooks or whether there is still a place for regular books. Remember them? The kind one can hold and feel, turn the pages, smell the paper and sometimes the print?

We had some responses and are pleasantly surprised to find most still prefer a proper book. There are times it is convenient to read an ebook especially when travelling on a bus, waiting in a queue or to fill some time for whatever reason. It does lighten ones load to just have your phone or iPad or Kindle with you. However, one downside of ebooks is that the battery can run out and then you can not continue until the battery is re-charged.

For those who are Jewish and observe Shabbat, anything using technology is not possible to be used on Shabbat.

What are your thoughts? Do you still enjoy a regular book with cover, actual pages and an item you can hold in your hands? Have you switched over to mostly reading ebooks? If so, what kind of books do you read on ebook and when do you still read regular / proper books?

Why Reading Matters? Part 2 in BBC series

What area of the brain is involved in the act of reading? Is it one area or is it a few different areas of the brain?

What happens when Shakespeare alters grammar rules?

Find out the answer to these question in the next part of this 6 part series of "Why Reading Matters", presented by BBC.

Find Out Why Reading Matters - Includes BBC series (part 1)

In a previous blog post we mentioned the benefits to the brain of reading. In this blog post we share a fascinating video, presented by the BBC on "why reading matters". This is the first of a series so do stop by to watch the next part.

Find out about the brain and the developments or advancements in the functions of the brain. 

Did you know that you can train the brain to improve function? Did you know that the brain differs with different careers, as shown with cab drivers?