Contents Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii Part One Digital Read-Aloud: Creating the Experience 1 Chapter 1 Reading Aloud: A Brief History and the Issues and Importance of Technology Inclusion 3 Reading Aloud: A Brief History 4 Reading Aloud Rocks the Ages! 5 Issues Related to Reading Aloud with Technology 7 The Importance of Technology Inclusion in Read-Aloud 12 Conclusion 13 Chapter 2 Knowing Your Audience Is Key to Planning for Digital Read-Aloud 15 Using Technology-Infused Digital Read-Aloud to Augment Engagement 17 Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Used to Promote Lifelong Learning in Varied Ages and Demographics 18 Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Used One-on-One, in Small Groups, or for Many 20 Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Cross-Curricular and Embrace Any Subject 21 Conclusion 25 Chapter 3 Planning for a Digital Read-Aloud 27 Digital Resource Type Categories Available for Digital Read-Aloud 27 Transmedia Resource Selection Process for Digital Read-Aloud 31