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Read The Overview: What Differentiation Does NOT Look Like

There's lots of faux-differentiation out there. In this article, I catalog a few anti-patterns: tactics that *look* like differentiation, but are actually quite the opposite.

Specific Examples of “Anti-Techniques”

“Engagement” isn’t BAD, but…

“Engagement” isn’t BAD, but…

"Engagement" is a nice by-product of a well-designed lesson, but it sure isn't our actual goal as educators.
When Too Much “Depth” Leads To Simplicity

When Too Much “Depth” Leads To Simplicity

Here's the most common mistake I've seen in implementing Depth and Complexity. And I made it too!
Choice Menus: Quality or Mere Quantity?

Choice Menus: Quality or Mere Quantity?

I used to create extension menus, thinking they were an essential tool for differentiation. Overtime, I've changed my thinking. Here's why.

Encourage Interests, Don’t Expect Passions

"Passion" is kind of a ridiculous expectation when you think about it.

Over-Scaffolding Writing

Here's what happens when we make a scaffold the final product.

What Differentiation Does NOT Look Like

There's lots of faux-differentiation out there. In this article, I catalog a few anti-patterns: tactics that look like differentiation, but are actually quite the opposite.

Don’t Just “Have A Discussion”

Why I now strike the phrase "have a discussion" from my lesson plans.

What Textbooks Think “Differentiated Instruction” Looks Like

In a time when teachers feel prohibited from writing their own lessons, many are limited by what their textbooks offer. So what, exactly, do textbooks offer in terms of differentiation for gifted learners?

Beware “Real World Problems”

Why I stopped looking for “real world” problems and started aiming for “interesting.” The real world is often tedious and annoying. Interesting never is!

What “Gamification” Gets All Wrong About Games

I love Margaret Robertson's piece about how typical gamification items like badges and levels completely miss the point of what makes games great. Take a look.
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