This is a great post, Sasha. That “Myth of Average” talk by Todd Rose is so interesting, and your point about teaching to the “edges” instead of a non-existent middle really makes so much sense. I completely related to what you wrote about synchronous vs. asynchronous learning. I’m the exact same way. I really benefit…
This was a great read. You did a really good job breaking down all the concepts from the module. I seriously loved your summer camp example about getting campers to close their eyes to see who’s played the game before. That’s such a simple but really smart way to figure out who might need extra…
Wow, this was a really great post. That quote you started with, “Kids do well if they can,” really stuck with me. I’ve honestly never heard it put that way before, but it’s so simple and makes perfect sense. It completely reframes how I think about a student who might be struggling, it’s not that…
As a computer science student, we’re taught that there’s no such thing as an “average user.” You have to design products that work for everyone, anticipating different needs and backgrounds. After this module, I see that the exact same logic applies to education. The idea of an “average learner” is a myth, and if we…
This week in EDCI 335, we dove into the “how” of building a learning experience, and it’s changed how I look at my own education. It’s the difference between a class you forget the moment it’s over and one that sticks with you for years. It turns out, that difference isn’t an accident; it’s all…