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## [Reading and Writing on a Screen: Benefits and Drawbacks](https://blog.credoreference.com/reading-and-writing-on-a-screen-benefits-and-drawbacks)

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Your students likely do most or all of their writing using a computer, tablet, or other device with a screen. A few brave souls may even compose papers on their phone. Much of their reading is done online and otherwise on-screen, too. What are the benefits and drawbacks? What does it mean for creativity, learning, and critical thinking? Encourage students to examine their information consuming and producing habits with the following articles and book that should get them thinking about how different methods of reading and writing are best for different situations and individuals.

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