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With reading comes knowledge, and knowledge can give us the power to make necessary changes and adaptations to our environments. Reading is fundamental in learning about all aspects of the world in which we live.

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I believe this biggest loss if reading is not valued is learning about history. I believe so much of our history is rooted in texts and stories, that it is important to be able to read and understand the events that transpired long ago. I am no longer in a classroom, however when I had my own classroom last year I made sure to have a large variety of book genres available to my students and encouraged them to read a variety of genres. I always told my students I can't take you on a field trip to anywhere you want to go, but a book sure can!

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I do not agree that reading may not be as important as it is now in future. I think it will be more important for students to read and comprehend text, because so much of our history is told through print. However, I do think because of technology we will read less in the future. I believe reading is necessary, despite that technology, because even with technology good research and reasoning skills are important to weed out correct information from incorrect information. 

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I do not agree that reading may not be as important as it is now in future. I think it will be more important for students to read and comprehend text, because so much of our history is told through print. However, I do think because of technology we will read less in the future. I believe reading is necessary, despite that technology, because even with technology good research and reasoning skills are important to weed out correct information from incorrect information. 

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What will be lost is what I continue to see in my professional and personal life....a person's ability to continuously describe themselves as "not creative", "not a risk-taker", "not innovative", "not tech-savvy". When you read fiction or non-fiction, you open up pathways to your imagination that were formed in your younger years.

I have the great benefit of seeing classrooms from 3-4 year olds up through age 21. The PURPOSE of reading changed dramatically as you age through a school system unless you, yourself, have decided you are A READER. For many, Reading becomes a school activity, not a personal one.

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Reading, like access to the arts, is what creates the opportunity for the past to be remembered long past its presumed relevance to society. To keep a group within a community from rising above their current standing and removing barriers for growth, one must be taught to read and learn to appreciate the power of the written word.

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I agree with many of the posts. Reading itself will continue to be a vital skill as a member of any community. If the data from the libraries is any indication, all of the learners currently in our schools much prefer written text to audio for fiction. I have seen a trend of interest in podcasts and audio books for educators, especially those that travel great distances for work. The topic not discussed in the book, so far, is the impact of video on structured and unstructured learning.

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Reading is powerful because it opens up the entire world. Not only do students and adults get the opportunity to visualize and predict what will happen next while they read, they are being awoken to multiple perspectives and viewpoints. People who read do so to be informed, persuaded, and to seek enjoyment. Those who do not have access to books or who have not been given the opportunity to read, lose all of that. They only know what they are exposed to in their own little community.

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If reading is less valued students will stick with their Youtube Videos and Instagram posts. They will lose the imagination that comes with the anticipation of a great book. Students love read alouds, and we need to use those read alouds to share our excitement for books and reading in the classroom. The more we can share our love of reading with teachers and students the better. We are, at many times, the only people. they see reading a book. They need role models and need to see that we read for fun as well.

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I listen to a ton of audio books on my drive to and from work, but I still read books on a daily basis. I think with the pace of day to day lives many people do more audio books but I don't think that books are not necessary. Everyone needs to learn how to read so they can do the day to day activities. Kids need to learn how to read so they can be responsible citizens. How would they vote if they cannot read the ballot? I do think that people will be reading less and less and will be listening to more audio books though because of the quick pace of life that we live in.

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Reading will never lose its value. We might adopt to technology but reading will always be important. With Reading we explore, learn, and make connections.

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Just like all of you, I absolutely disagree. I was raised to love reading, and as a result, it is one of my hobbies and a quiet way for my mind to go elsewhere for a while. I know we are in a different time, and not all families put the same emphasis on reading, but I don't anticipate people just giving it up. 

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Just like all of you, I absolutely disagree. I was raised to love reading, and as a result, it is one of my hobbies and a quiet way for my mind to go elsewhere for a while. I know we are in a different time, and not all families put the same emphasis on reading, but I don't anticipate people just giving it up. 

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Darla:
1a. Unfortunately, I believe the future is here. Many of the students that I have worked with are just like Marcus in chapter 1. I was a kid like Marcus and that was a million years ago. I believe the authors have it correct when they say that the tasks in today's classrooms are too limiting. My question from the chapter is how do we provide the teachers with the skills to "extract the information/data" to show student growth, while providing opportunities for students to be able to be flexible thinkers that can come up with multiple answers, and transfer that knowledge to other aspects of their life? Is this even possible in a system that prides itself on the "right answers"?
1b. If I am right and we have now entered into a future where we read less, then my question is how do we get the students to get the most out of what they do read. Again the authors have a great point in asking them the question, how did reading change who you are?
1c. I believe it is up to educators to show students that reading is and will always be a necessary part of their lives.

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I think someone below said something similar... What WOULDN'T be lost if reading is less valued?! Joy, curiosity, imagination, passion, choice, etc. I actually just finished listening (during commute) to the 2nd book in the Matched trilogy by Ally Condie. In this fictional society they can only read 100 selected items & nothing else. They aren't even taught how to write for fear of civilians publishing on their own. It's actually quite intriguing to see the author's take on how that might effect a society as a whole.

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I think someone below said something similar... What WOULDN'T be lost if reading is less valued?! Joy, curiosity, imagination, passion, choice, etc. I actually just finished listening (during commute) to the 2nd book in the Matched trilogy by Ally Condie. In this fictional society they can only read 100 selected items & nothing else. They aren't even taught how to write for fear of civilians publishing on their own. It's actually quite intriguing to see the author's take on how that might effect a society as a whole.

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I disagree with the statement as well. I do not think we will read less in the future, because of technology advancements. In fact, I'm finding the exact opposite with myself. The more tech savvy I become, the more I find myself reading. What I read & the way I read it may be more differentiated. I read blogs from a computer screen, listen to PD podcasts & novels on Overdrive during my commute, read novels on my Kindle, but I still read paperback books as well. In fact, every single book I bought for last summer's reading was a paperback PD book. My reading behaviors have changed, but the amount I read has greatly increased.

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I disagree with the statement as well. I do not think we will read less in the future, because of technology advancements. In fact, I'm finding the exact opposite with myself. The more tech savvy I become, the more I find myself reading. What I read & the way I read it may be more differentiated. I read blogs from a computer screen, listen to PD podcasts & novels on Overdrive during my commute, read novels on my Kindle, but I still read paperback books as well. In fact, every single book I bought for last summer's reading was a paperback PD book. My reading behaviors have changed, but the amount I read has greatly increased.

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Reading is so powerful and something I think many of us take for granted these days. Reading allows us to self educate, experience new things, and share with others.

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So much would be lost if reading was less valued.  Ability to be imaginative and creative are just two of the many that come to mind.
I've seen teachers read aloud to their students and also have conversations about what they are reading for fun at home.  I've also seen teachers post what they are currently reading outside their classroom doors.

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I know when I don't have my reading glasses with me, I definitely run into problems.  Reading is everywhere.  I can't see it going away.  I know you can watch and listen to things, but some people learn best by reading.  Reading also allows us to use our imagination in a way that tv or internet surfing does not.

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I know when I don't have my reading glasses with me, I definitely run into problems.  Reading is everywhere.  I can't see it going away.  I know you can watch and listen to things, but some people learn best by reading.  Reading also allows us to use our imagination in a way that tv or internet surfing does not.

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Reading definitely is power. Examples of it still abound today. The Taliban would burn books found in homes and refuse schooling for girls. Even in authoritarian societies where citizens can read, authorities censor what information the people have access to. It is clear that they are afraid that through reading people will be exposed to different ideas and possible act on that new information.

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Reading has empowered us to grow and better ourselves. It has allowed us to become educated and create our own thoughts and opinions.

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I think there is so much that would be lost if reading was less valued.  People say the new generation of kids have little to know imagination, and reading less I feel would impact imagination among many, many other things.
I see many teachers trying to allow students time during the day to read for the pleasure and enjoyment of reading.  No assignment, no writing, just reading for fun.  I think this is something that all teachers need to allow and model.

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I disagree with the statement above.  Students in the future will still need to read as much as our generation.  Reading is more than just reading the words, we need to be able to make meaning and have understanding of what the text is saying. Like Abbey said, they may not be reading paper bound books they still need to be able to access text.

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The list of things that would be lost is limitless.  Creativity, imagination, experience, opportunities for discussion, learning a new skill, or thoughtful reflection are just a few that come to mind.  This is the written documentation of our history.  How will we learn from the past if the written word is not valued

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The list of things that would be lost is limitless.  Creativity, imagination, experience, opportunities for discussion, learning a new skill, or thoughtful reflection are just a few that come to mind.  This is the written documentation of our history.  How will we learn from the past if the written word is not valued

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Reading allows the person to develop ideas and challenge old ideas at the same time.  People were held back from being literate because the people in power didn't want them getting "crazy ideas" that things could change for them.  Reading opens up a world of possibilities and challenges the thought process in ways that could threaten the power of those who would like to keep segments of the population repressed.

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Reading allows the person to develop ideas and challenge old ideas at the same time.  People were held back from being literate because the people in power didn't want them getting "crazy ideas" that things could change for them.  Reading opens up a world of possibilities and challenges the thought process in ways that could threaten the power of those who would like to keep segments of the population repressed.

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Sue

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I don't agree with this statement. Reading is much more than just reading words on a page.  Reading also has to do with comprehension and discussion.

In the future I don't feel we will necessarily "read less".  We may read less hard copy books, but reading in general will be a skill that everyone uses in many different capacities (ie: e-mails, road signs, menus, etc.).