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

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When a competency-based approach to assessment is in place, students must show what they know as well as what they can do. No more just showing up for class and meeting the seat time requirements. According to a 2016 report by iNACOL, 36 states are currently investigating policy surrounding competency-based education.

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The Trends and Challenges Shaping Technology Adoption In Schools

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It gives lots of way to facilitate activities at a PTA meeting, at a school board meeting or a local chamber of commerce,” said Keith Kruger, CEO of CoSN. Rethinking How Schools Work: Another trend educators have long talked about is the need to make learning more interdisciplinary, interactive and student-driven.

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6 Ways Technology Can Reinvent Parent-Teacher Conferences

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Often times those that need to meet with us most are the same parents who have the biggest challenges in making it happen. Skype your conference. Transportation and timing can be difficult—two hours for a 15 minute conversation is something some parents can’t afford.