This article examines modern text-based learning technologies and their role in developing reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and student engagement at school level. With the increasing integration of digital tools into the educational process, text-based technologies such as annotation platforms, adaptive reading applications, and collaborative digital environments are reshaping the way students interact with written materials. The article provides a comprehensive literature analysis, discusses various tools and methods, and presents findings from recent educational practices to demonstrate the effectiveness and challenges of these technologies.

Text-based learning, educational technology, reading comprehension, digital annotation, school students, collaborative learning, adaptive learning, literacy development

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