Agreed Gary. The one that always gets me the most is the way “differentiated instruction” is applauded as a transformative use of technology. Differentiated instruction still assumes that all students must have the same pre-determined end point – we’re just graciously allowing them some different paths to getting there. Instead, “differentiated learning” would recognize that students have individual passions and learning needs. Technology would be viewed as a tool for student empowerment and give them the ability to grow and gravitate towards their own unique destinations.
Agreed Gary. The one that always gets me the most is the way “differentiated instruction” is applauded as a transformative use of technology. Differentiated instruction still assumes that all students must have the same pre-determined end point – we’re just graciously allowing them some different paths to getting there. Instead, “differentiated learning” would recognize that students have individual passions and learning needs. Technology would be viewed as a tool for student empowerment and give them the ability to grow and gravitate towards their own unique destinations.