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It is so easy to get caught up wanting one thing, but not necessarily wanting everything that it may bring. Take for example, the following: Want an 8 cylinder car, but don't want to pay for the increase in petrol Want to use Google Apps/Chromebook at school, but don't want to invest in quality Internet and appropriate infrastructure Want to go on a holiday, but don't want to pay for accommodation Want writing proofread, but don't want to discuss any of the changes Want students to be at the centre of learning, but still as a teacher want to have all the control Want a bigger house, but don't want to clean it or pay the increase mortgage repayments Want to have a big night, but don't want to put up with the hangover in the morning And the list goes on ...  This happens in all facets of life, where there is a discrepancy between what we want and the reality of the full situation. However, it is becoming more and more pertinent in schools. So of...