Flexibility is a thinly veiled synonym for change

Flexibility is a thinly veiled synonym for change. Through the use of technology, we are asking our teachers and students to accept change, constantly.  Being comfortable with change is an evolutionary process. If, however, we embrace the curriculum and slowly embed the technology, we can allow the participants to become comfortable. Using interactive assessment is ideal.  As a music teacher, I have the good fortune of having alternative assessments, specifically, performance assessments.  Yet, I must still provide flexibility. Often, I have a student who can play by themselves, but not with a group, or vice versa.  Early on, I allow them to test in the manner they feel most comfortable. As things progress, I push them out of their comfort zone. If the student is completely unsuccessful outside their comfort zone, I allow them to retest in the original setting. This is all we are asking of technology. Allow our students to interact with us and others, as well as the curriculum, in a variety of ways. It could be considered a numbers game. The more variety in learning approaches, the more likely we are to address all learning style, therefore, successfully teaching more students.