“In history class, we studied an old record of local events, carefully written in a leather-bound book. The handwriting showed how people lived many years ago. At recess, my friend bragged that he could run the fastest and wanted to set a new school record for the mile. The coach timed him, and the results were written down for everyone to see. Later that afternoon, in music class, the teacher placed a vinyl record on the turntable, and the room filled with rich sound. At home that evening, I had to record my reading assignment for homework, speaking clearly so the teacher could listen later.”