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

Edsurge

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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How and When to Choose the Right LMS for Your School Community

Digital Promise

Some districts seek to expand their LMS use, while others evaluating whether tools like Google Classroom or Seesaw are sufficient to meet their community’s needs. A good LMS allows teachers to create and share content remotely, work collaboratively with students, create groups, and tailor their instruction to meet individual needs.

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Supporting Districts to Develop Inclusive Computing Pathways

Edsurge

“Developing District-Wide Inclusive Computational Thinking Pathways” will be available on-demand, free of charge on Pathfinders Online Institute , the foundation’s signature digital learning platform. Join us for a webinar on November 10, 2022 to learn more. Want to get started on your district’s CT pathway?

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Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity

EdTech Magazine

As personalized learning continues to gain momentum across the U.S., more states, districts and schools are moving toward a competency-based education system that focuses on individualized learning and classroom equity. For resources and information about competency-based learning systems, visit iNACOL.org.

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Implementing an Effective Learner-Centered Approach

edWeb.net

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. This edWeb webinar was sponsored by Altitude Learning. Kimberly Hatten, Ed.D. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

techlearning

www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system. Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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