In this era of access, personalizing learning means allowing students to choose their own paths through the curriculum. However, the ability to learn what we want, when we want it, and with whomever we want creates a huge push against a system of education steeped in time-and-place learning. Fundamental changes need to happen in schools to provide students with the skills and experiences they need to do this type of learning well. Students need to be able to chart their own course and find their passion. Technology can help make this kind of learning routine in schools. The author cautions readers to not confuse the more in-depth, personal, self-directed learning that we can now pursue in online networks and communities with the "personalized" opportunities that some schools are currently opening up to students.