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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. Even assessment changes with competency-based learning.

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How to write SMART learning objectives in your LMS

Neo LMS

These objectives are the “why” behind your actions – the reason why you teach students and engage them in the learning process. In this article, we will explore the topic of SMART learning objectives in depth. Finally, SMART goals will help you continuously optimize and improve your teaching and assessment. .

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Sal Khan: Test Prep Is ‘the Last Thing We Want to Be’

Edsurge

Here in education, Khan doesn’t need much introduction. He’s started working with more schools and districts—instead of reaching students mainly at home—and has partnered with assessment groups, such as the College Board and, most recently, the NWEA for personalized test prep materials. What does that mean to you?

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Looking to Ditch Traditional Grades? Here’s How to Get Stakeholders On Board

Edsurge

You know that old interview question: What would change in education if you had a magic wand? For Scott Looney, there’d be no hesitating: He would have every school switch from traditional grading to competency-based evaluations. That’s why he plans to offer credit-based transcripts as an option, not a mandate.

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Activate Instruction migrates content to Gooru

eSchool News

In a move to make high-quality educational content easily available all in one place, The Girard Education Foundation will migrate its teacher-created resources on Activate Instruction to Gooru. Every student is unique and learns differently. Free, personalized online tool makes high-quality content available to all users.

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The Four Biggest Challenges to Implementing Maine's Proficiency-Based Diploma

Edsurge

Maine has long been an innovator in education, stemming back to the Maine Learning Technology Initiative. Now all eyes are on our corner of the country as we transition from a traditional seat-time high school diploma to a proficiency-based diploma. Special Education. First, the basics.

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Curriculum Design is Emotional Work—This Teacher Makes It Easier

Edsurge

Beginning that very first year in my Algebra classroom, I've strived to make it easier for educators to design their own curriculum. competency-based (a.k.a. standards-based) school for at-risk youth, pre-packaged curriculum and assessments offered very little flexibility for personalization or modification.