This year, I've engaged schools at length to discuss computer based systems. There are a few recurring threads that I have seen that would support this article

This year, I've engaged schools at length to discuss computer based systems. There are a few recurring threads that I have seen that would support this article. * Real-world examples are not favoured. I'd go as far to say they are unpopular. There is an over emphasis on theory and rote learning, without providing context. This may be a result of "stove piping" mathematics to be "pure math only", rather than having "real-world applications". * Children are shoe-horned and given little opportunity to pace themselves and their learning. The theory may be that kids that progress quickly may become bored. * Technology is praised/shunned in the wrong ways. Tablets are generally praised, and in my view, offer limited opportunity and creativity. PCs are shunned, or treated as "toys". * Over emphasis on rewards. There seems to be a common thread that kids continually need to be bribed. Avatars/humourous or cute animations/etc. There may be a good reason for this, but I find that it actually distracts students rather than helps. I could list other things that have concerned me, but these are the first ones that come to mind. Edited to add comments about "rewards".