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New to Competency-Based Learning? Here're Five Ways to Assess It

Edsurge

He adds, “Kids are allowed to learn at their own pace, and can learn experientially.” When a competency-based approach to assessment is in place, students must show what they know as well as what they can do. Below are five ways to approach competency-based learning assessment.

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How online learning contributes to a more inclusive HE experience

Neo LMS

As an educator and Executive Director at the Inclusive Higher Education Certificate Program ( IHECP ), I can honestly say that my students have experienced a smooth transition to the online learning environment. As schools and universities reopen their gates, there’s great hope that there will soon be more in-person learning.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. 00;06;31;21 – 00;06;53;08 Jon Bergmann A couple of strategies.

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Goodbye ABCs: How One State is Moving Beyond Grade Levels and Graded Assessments

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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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What does it take to make an innovative school?

The Hechinger Report

One of the challenges in trying out new learning strategies, including those that embrace technology, is that schools have a tough time finding out which new methods work best – which ones actually help kids learn. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter. based nonprofit organization, for five years.

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Framework: Ed Elements Provides Model, Plan, Hand-holding

Edsurge

They have a Personalized Learning Implementation Framework that guides users through 25 key areas of personalized learning. It helps schools and districts assess their needs, recognize their strengths and how to work with those, and map out a plan. There’s more from Ed Elements. But It’s also flexible.

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Four Ways to Redefine Parent Teacher Conferences—With a Little Help from Ironman

Edsurge

Three student-centered strategies. How to integrate social emotional learning —plus a guide to SEL. How to implement blended learning —plus a guide to blended learning. Kiddom's student experience. Curriculum development for self-paced instruction. Edtech requires student buy-in too.