Understanding the current society feeds on quick intel, and just give me the bullet points attitude, few take the time to dig deeper. We are shortchanging and depriving ourselves.
How to Read a Paragraph: The Art of Close Reading
Yet fewer individuals are reading. A steady drop shown above 2003 to 2017, provides us this visual on the decline. This chart represents casual reading, never mind deep reading for critical thinking or understanding.
Where does this lead us?
This in mind, we truly see a depreciation in mental clarity, involving critical thinking skills.
One may argue we are still learning, through visual content.
However, studies show if we replace paper reading with digital content we lose tactile and physical growth.
The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens
With this Covid 19 lock down, affecting all, it would be a great time to grab a book and dive in.
You may find your new teacher.