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Post questions related to the P.E.T. below. Be sure to sign your post with three tildes ~.

How do we make text reading engaging/exciting to students who are living in a fast-pace world full of stimulating t.v./social media/etc.? user:mfreel1

Many school are becoming totally IPad oriented, and some believe that actual, hardcopy textbooks will still become a thing of the past. What are your views on this? Could IPad textbooks ever replace real textbooks? user:JulieH17

As I'm planning on being an English teacher the application of this strategy makes sense to me, but my question is how do you apply teaching with texts to subjects like math? In all of the math class I've ever been in I've never "read the textbook" so how do you effectively teach math, among other subjects, in a style like this? It seems to be made for classes like History and English. user:supersarah3

As a history teacher, I think it would be really tough to keep students engaged in the material with text based material, especially if it is a subject that isn't that exciting but needs to be learned. How do I keep the attention of the kids and make it exciting? user:andyn7

I agree with Sarah. As a potential Math teacher I fear that the text-based instruction will not always work. At the same time, I think in moderation it could be effective. My question is, which type of instruction should teachers focus most of their time on (text-based, direct instruction, or others)? user:anne957

Text-based instruction can be a great way to get students "into the text," excited about reading, and thus give them the skills to learn on their own. However, a teacher must keep a healthy balance. How do we know when a teacher is over-relying on a textbook or some other text-based material? Where is the fine line between using it as a resource and simply overusing it? user:AlinaST

Many students learn better from hands on experiences. In subjects especially like math, it is sometimes difficult to understand a topic simply from reading a text. How can text-based instruction appeal to kinesthetic learners who need a more physical experience to learn? user:juliag23

9:25 - 9:45 - Welcome and Review (Anne); Discuss tech conference
 * Notetaker:Julia
 * Photographer: Andy
 * Reviewer: Julie

Technology is undeniably a HUGE part of our lives. We are always connected and this is all kids know now. Get lesson on the calendar as well as observed lesson with supervisor.


 * Objectives:**
 * **SWBAT describe the elements of effective text-based instruction**

9:45 - 10:15 - Discuss Text-Based Instruction
 * [[file:Pre-during-post.docx]]

Text-based instruction does not necessarily imply using a text book. It can be anything that you ask kids to interpret and learn from (Images, articles, music, etc.). -There is so much information outside of a text book that can add new dimensions to learning. -Can choose things that are more likely to engage students.

10:15 - 11:15 - Model Lesson

Pre-reading: Helps funnel information. Very important, but often gets left out. -Interest -Purpose -Background During: Take notes with a purpose, ask questions, graphic organizers. -Very focused Post: Apply and extend what was learned. -Assessments -Check for understanding

---Pre: Have you seen the Mac/PC commercials? Gives context. ---During: Watch to see what they are arguing and if you agree. ---Post: Discuss what we saw/thought. ---Pre: Assess photo for what appears to be happening. Define critical words. Introduced document comparing to Declaration of Independence which we already knew. ---During: "Declaration of Sentiments" - make a list of complaints and started together while talking and scaffolding. ---Post: Discuss if still relevant today.
 * 1) Video - The future of textbooks - []
 * 1) Text - [|Suffrage] - []
 * 1) Song - Math rap? - []

**THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE TEXT: IT'S THE PEDAGOGY**

11:15 - 11:45 - 21st Century Literacy & Texts

11:45 - 12:00 - Discuss field experience

**Housekeeping:**
 * Text-Based Activity Guide (on Blackboard) Due Thursday
 * Alina
 * Sarah
 * Anne
 * Post schedule for Garry lesson