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Meet NEO at FETC 2022!

Neo LMS

FETC will return as an in-person event (following all health and safety guidelines) between January 25-28, 2022 at The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Of course, we’re also ready to take a deep dive into more advanced features such as competency-based learning, adaptive learning, automation and gamification, among others!

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OPINION: Four effective strategies for parents who are now homeschooling their children

The Hechinger Report

For all parents, learning how to find an appropriate work-family balance is of paramount importance. For years, we have made it our mission to help educators reimagine their schools and classrooms with a model known as competency-based learning. ” You can’t recreate a whole school experience instantaneously.

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How edtech boosts parent engagement in schools

Neo LMS

Here are some basic guidelines for effective parent-teacher communication: Clarity. Instead of end of year reports that are complicated and full of data, features such as competency-based learning give teachers and parents more insight into student progress and the main areas for improvement throughout the school year.

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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). The growing awareness of a heutagogical model (self-determined learning) seems relevant if we can ensure synergy with organizational needs.

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The Risks and Rewards of Getting Rid of Grade Levels

Edsurge

The proficiency-based model is closely related to competency-based learning, where students are grouped with those who are closest to their language abilities, regardless of age or seat time. My mind spun for a moment. I eventually decided to put aside my planned activities to address this elephant in the room: placement.

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Why a high-performing district is changing everything with competency-based learning

The Hechinger Report

Her teacher has embraced competency-based learning, which asks students to take more control in the classroom. Olivia Mone, Melrose High School senior on competency-based learning. “It Acevedo sees teacher buy-in as evidence that competency-based learning is working in Melrose. “I

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

Edsurge

Indeed, Maine’s DOE recently released guidelines to help districts answer many of their continuing questions about developing systems that meet the needs of students with disabilities. It is in this area that I believe Maine will be a beacon for innovation in the design and implementation of educational systems and diplomas.

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