Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2020

School districts are seeing the value of embedding micro-credentials in existing professional learning pathways to promote educator agency, recognize educators developing their practice, and expand competency-based learning practices with students. Focus on integrating the new learning into instructional practice.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Educators need to be consistent with the messages they send and incorporate a growth mindset in what they do, including technology — or especially in the way they use technology to teach. It’s no longer what happens in the learning environment, but what happens when edtech comes into the mix and how we can enrich that environment.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2019

Engaging students and personalizing instruction with technology requires IT and instructional experts to work effectively , together, outside of their traditional silos. Let’s start with what personalized learning is — or should be — and go from there. K–12 Departments Work Collaboratively to Support New Pedagogies. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2022

However, since the pandemic, our teaching habits have changed and technology has become an intrinsic part of our profession. Even though we may have fully returned to in-person teaching, we’re still using technology in our classes. Competency-based learning helps you track student progress and identify learning gaps.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

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. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out where teachers can turn to fund personalized learning initiatives!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They are consistent across classrooms, cumulative from year to year and competency-based (i.e., Districts must bring together available resources, activities, national events and tools to create a learning progression that allows students to engage in computing opportunities equitably.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Sean entered Locust Grove Middle School as it was implementing “competency-based” learning, which tailors schooling to each child’s ability. He and others say the proposal would require new money for training, technological support and more teachers. Math comes naturally to me,” he said. Students who excel move on.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast. Click Here for Deals.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

In-person schooling provided an environment for students with cognitive or physical challenges to be fully supported with personalized instruction, tailored supports, and customized technologies. The pandemic amplified an opportunity for school districts to truly enable students to participate in the design of their own learning.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2021

That's when we said, “Look, this is going to take extra resources. And for us to be able to continue to build and invest there, we've got to co-resource this with the district itself, or maybe even other local philanthropists.” But as you can imagine, more intense support, more intense training takes a lot of resources.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

What schools used to teach students, the skills needed in the past and their applicability in real life are no longer suitable in a scientifically and technologically developing world. Student-directed learning. Flexibility of learning environment and resources. With authentic learning there is no predetermined outcome.

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Learning Competency Based Learning Advocacy LMS 334

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

A 2018 study conducted by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) highlights schools in 9 states that have already started to implement interoperable systems with promising results. Utah teachers are now not only able to keep tabs on how students develop, but they can better develop personalized learning initiatives.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 22, 2020

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. Competency education differs from the way that most of us learned in school.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 20, 2019

This practice is often coupled with the overarching philosophy of mastery learning, sometimes referred to as competency-based education. One of the most effective ways to personalize the path and pace of student learning is to build a strong foundation of competency based learning in your classroom or institution.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Through human-centered storytelling and gamified learning, TPH creators deliver lessons in financial literacy, blockchain technology and investing concepts to bridge the gap between current economic education and the opportunities of web3.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2017

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2019

Because learning is student-driven rather than teacher-driven, learner-paced rather than unit-paced, technology is critical to the rollout of this approach. Thanks to online tools such as Kiddom , it’s easier than ever to peg student achievement to specific learning standards. What is Standards-based Grading?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Why would arguably one of the most innovative (and definitely the richest) technology tycoon of the 21st century support a low-tech pedagogy that has barely changed in more than a hundred years? Maria Montessori created a curriculum for individualized, competency-based learning a century before any of these terms became buzzwords.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2016

One of the challenges in trying out new learning strategies, including those that embrace technology, is that schools have a tough time finding out which new methods work best – which ones actually help kids learn. This week brought two useful resources for addressing that problem. They work together to solve problems.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 21, 2022

Most LMSs already have the features to help students plan their learning and achieve their goals. For example, Cathi Allen, the director of studies for The Inclusive Higher Education Certificate Program (IHECP) has noticed that: “Educational technology promotes executive function and independence skills in students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In fact, we should use this technology to our advantage and add more ways that teachers and parents can work together face-to-face in helping every student succeed. Give parents resources that will help them support the process of learning and motivation. Offer training or resource sessions. Absolutely not!

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 14, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose digital services support learning wherever it takes place—announced today that its award-winning K-12 learning platform has earned the Learner Variability Product Certification from Digital Promise. For more information about?Discovery

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2023

It also comes at a moment when digital technology has prompted many people to question longstanding practices about when , where and how learning and work should get done. But, Feder points out, investing resources in measuring skills is not the same thing as investing resources in teaching skills.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

As educators reflect on the disruptions of the past two academic years, they’re increasingly gravitating toward the kind of personalized, “move on when you’re ready” learning being practiced at Parker-Varney. The pandemic really changed the policy conversation to more systemic shifts.”. Sometimes there are tears, admits Joseph. The response?

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Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2015

Do you think others could learn from the way you conduct ed-tech pilots to inform product decisions? Digital Promise is crowdsourcing best practices for piloting learning technology tools, and we want to hear from you! And, we’ll highlight the best examples from across the country on our website for others to learn from.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

I’ve been able to see firsthand how school leaders are implementing exciting innovations that are accelerating high quality teaching and learning—things such as Open Education Resources (OER) , repurposing their spaces , completely overhauling how they assess a child’s growth by shifting to a competency-based learning model , among other things.

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ExcelinEd

AUGUST 13, 2020

This school year, teachers face an unprecedented challenge teaching students both in person and at home—students who have experienced significant learning loss and trauma. As they invest in technology resources, states must invest equally in teachers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2017

Does competency-based education hold the key to providing an equitable learning opportunity to every student? As she puts it, competency-based learning “gives students the chance. Equity was a major driver in implementing competency based learning. It’s everyone getting what they need.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The old-school answer to the definition of personalized learning is well-defined and will likely revolve around personalizing resources and texts to help students reach a goal defined by a teacher or the district. This breaks up the traditional age/grade groupings to make way for dynamic groupings based on individual progress.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 29, 2017

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). Schools are beginning to catch on this this need as well, introducing yoga and nutrition into their organizational resources. With research from the U.S.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2017

“Higher education innovation” is no different, though instead of flying cars and Mars colonies, what likely comes to mind first are online and competency-based learning platforms, learning management systems, or electronic whiteboards. Higher ed innovation is not just technology.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2021

After a comprehensive assessment, Digital Promise awarded IXL the certification, confirming for administrators, educators, and families that IXL creates effective learning opportunities that help all students grow. Congratulations to IXL Learning for demonstrating that research informs product design!”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Customized Experiences: A member of the Education Elements consulting team will create a custom roadmap, set of prioritized actions and library of relevant resources, based on the district’s needs. Download and examine Ed Elements’ three models for elementary schools and its three models for secondary schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. Listen Now. Try FlipSnack!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Source: KnowledgeWorks Personalized Learning Resources. State Policy Frameworks for Personalized Learning. The schools we’re working with, they report what they’ve implemented, and it’s beyond amazing. They’re taking this and running with it.” Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2017

But were entities to emerge that paired online learning, with its flexibility and competency-based learning attributes, with place-based clinical experiences that trained students to practice law in a more affordable and practice-oriented fashion, the pressure on law schools would only increase.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2016

Blackboard has launched a new K-12 platform for districts and schools that brings together institutions, parents, teachers, and learners in an integrated approach that addresses fundamental requirements for student success including school safety and security, family and community engagement and personalized competency-based learning.

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