Posted 8:27 PM by George Siemens
Lessons tailored to fit the learner, not vice versa
Quote: "Though it may look like only a handful of students are paying any attention to their teacher, more than half of Doll's 27 students have their own individual academic plans. They are written documents that outline goals for the student and how the student, teacher and parents will work together to achieve them.
The plans are part of a larger effort to mold education to fit the student, instead of forcing the student to fit the education."
Comment: This doesn't really have much to do with technology (though the process could be simplified if it were used appropriately). Basically, each student creates a learning plan (with parent and teacher involvement) consisting of goals and strategies to achieve them. Very simple...yet apparently quite effective. It's interesting how most students never set goals - just show up at school, and do what you're told to do (at least that was my time in school - doubt it's changed much as a whole).

Posted 8:00 PM by George Siemens
Sociopranos
Quote: "A new sociology/social psychology/philosophy discussion group"