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

Edsurge

According to a 2016 report by iNACOL, 36 states are currently investigating policy surrounding competency-based education. And as interest in this approach to teaching and learning increases, so does the need for assessments to support it. 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

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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.

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Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’

eSchool News

This article originally appeared on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. So here’s my challenge to districts: Next time you see a teacher shortage, don’t just sub in a virtual teacher and fill the seat.

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What does it take to make an innovative school?

The Hechinger Report

One is an expansion of a coalition of schools that share best practices, called the League of Innovative Schools; the other is a comprehensive report on the ways that competency-based learning initiatives have grown in the six New England states. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter.

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When to Teach Online Classes Live and When to Let Students Learn on Demand

Edsurge

Asynchronous Can Still Be Interactive If instructors get creative, they can build personalized interactions into asynchronous teaching, argues Michelle Eaton, director of virtual and blended learning for a school district in Indianapolis. Reminding students of that low-tech option could help make sure everyone can get to virtual class.

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Odysseyware launches new professional learning series

eSchool News

With an overall focus on competency-based learning, customization, student choice, and rethinking credit recovery, the complimentary on-site and virtual events will be regularly available to all educators looking to transform how learning takes place in their district, school, or classroom.