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

The CoolCatTeacher

Every Classroom Matters episode 210 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. New Hampshire and educator John Martin are at the forefront of the competency-based learning movement. Even assessment changes with competency-based learning.

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How to write SMART learning objectives in your LMS

Neo LMS

You ensure long-lasting results by having a clear view of what you want to achieve in your classroom. Use SMART learning objectives in an LMS through competency-based learning. Competency-based learning is one of the most valuable LMS features. Create or upload SMART learning objectives.

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What’s the Difference Between Project- and Challenge-Based Learning, Anyway?

Edsurge

For many, competency-based learning might have been the first thing to pop in their heads. But others might have considered challenge-based, community-based or even case-based learning. Cator’s organization has tried to brand CBL as challenge-based learning.) Department of Education.

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The Professional Development Problem

EdNews Daily

The delivery method including video platforms, in-services, self-determined learning, and PD Communities require ongoing validation to ensure a greater return on investment (ROI). Professional Learning (skills, knowledge, theory). The training in this area is mostly academically focused, such as common core standards and STEM.

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Do Students, Principals and Superintendents See Eye-to-Eye on Eliminating Grade Levels?

Edsurge

Cederick Ellis and Summit Elementary School principal Lakya Taylor-Washington, the bigger asset in going personalized comes down to removing arbitrary grade level assignments and creating “learning labs,” a style of competency-based learning that Summit has been experimenting with since 2015.

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Identifying the Top Four Challenges in K-12 Education

Digital Promise

Across the country, schools are adopting new approaches to teaching and learning in order to prepare students for life in a technology-rich world. She explains, “We have a diverse group of learners, and this allows everyone on the team to collaborate and learn from one another.” Why is this important?

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Activate Instruction migrates content to Gooru

eSchool News

“Gooru’s enhanced, free K-12 content will support a variety of innovative educational models and facilitate the growth of competency-based learning.”. Teachers and students using Gooru can now adapt these high-quality resources for their classrooms.