Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

The program—short for “no grades, no grades”—is hallmarked by the schools shifting to a more competency-based assessment structure and removal of grade levels. The program follows six key tenets: project-based learning, learner agency, whole person development, blended learning and competency-based assessment.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 1, 2016

Many people want to know how what blended learning and the personalization of student learning are and how they look in implementation. Student learner pathways are customized based on students’ strengths, weaknesses and goals; and learning experiences vary. Subscribe to our Blended Learning newsletter.

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Blended Learning Classroom Blendspace Learning 40

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2017

I most definitely didn’t plan a project to have something like the superhero project culminate before every parent-teacher conference—that would feel forced. How to integrate social emotional learning —plus a guide to SEL. How to implement blended learning —plus a guide to blended learning.

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Conference Blended Learning Data Accessibility 125

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

The practice of funding public schools and assessing student engagement based on a student’s physical attendance is rooted in this definition and has only reinforced what is an outmoded idea. They develop learning experiences that incorporate demonstrations of learning and mastery.

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Dropout Competency Based Learning Differentiated Instruction Online Learning 60

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

We’ve discovered that the five-part working definition of competency education developed by 100 innovators six years ago hasn’t protected us from misunderstandings. Remember: Students are always at different places in their learning. I implemented blended learning last year and my students are now able to advance upon mastery.”

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

MARCH 10, 2020

I would argue that the principles laid out in the book are critical for moving to competency-based learning, as you need strong, clear, and consistent standards-based grading (SBG) practices to get there. Breaking with Tradition: The Shift to Competency-Based Learning in PLCs at Work by Brian M.

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