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

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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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Competencies vs. Skills

A Principal's Reflections

As I was reviewing a talking point for a webinar that I was to facilitate later in the day, I brought up this image and discussed the skills that students needed to be critical thinkers in the 21st Century and beyond. The Rigor/ Relevance Framework helps us move from a focus on skills to competency-based learning.

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Implementing an Effective Learner-Centered Approach

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discussed how the approach had worked successfully in the Futures Academy network of schools. The learning model Dr. Martin presented is known as Competency-Based Learning, and one key aspect is that learners “articulate” their own progress toward competencies. Application to Professional Learning.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

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Users can also use the NEO advanced features such as automation, gamification, learning paths, and competency-based learning directly from the Windows App. Learners will also study zSpace interactions, including how a user can manipulate objects in stereoscopic 3D.

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