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What Is Competency-Based Learning, Why Does It Matter?

The CoolCatTeacher

New Hampshire and educator John Martin are at the forefront of the competency-based learning movement. In today’s show, we’ll give you an overview of competency-based learning including some of the benefits and the problems. Middle school points down to elementary. Who is responsible ?

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K-12 Educators and Administrators: Share Your Ed-tech Pilot Approach

Digital Promise

Many of our teachers have been using the free version of a literacy platform that uses non-fiction articles to engage students in age-appropriate, differentiated content. And the programs don’t come with the kind of data our teachers want for the competency-based learning approach we’re taking.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

techlearning

Other features and functionality include interactive puzzles, word-free block based programming, different stages for all learners, and more. Users can also use the NEO advanced features such as automation, gamification, learning paths, and competency-based learning directly from the Windows App.

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