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Competency-Based Learning Puts Students at the Center. It’s Perfect for Now.

Edsurge

The disparity of learning during the pandemic and the recognition of the ongoing systemic racism in our schools laid bare the problems with public education. One solution my district is beginning to explore is a competency-based learning system, and I am on a team of teachers and administrators working for the change.

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Competency-based learning: the ultimate student-centered education

Neo LMS

Competency-based education might be the best solution in these circumstances. On top of this, more and more universities offer competency-based learning programs to address the needs of all their students. What is competency-based learning? Time is not the best measurement for learning.

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How to start a Mastery/Competency-Based Learning Class

Turning Learning On Its Head

During the first few days of school (next week) we will learn how to learn in a mastery system. Learn how to connect to all class resources. Watch and interact with the five videos on Mastery Learning. I created a series of five videos to communicate how the class will operate to my students.

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How to make competency-based education possible through an intelligent learning platform

Neo LMS

Competency-based learning is easier to implement when you have the right tools. An intelligent learning platform (ILP) is the ideal option. This technology already incorporates all the features you need to implement a competency-based learning model. Improved confidence and self-assessment skills.

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4 important lessons our school learned about competency-based learning

eSchool News

In previous generations, the “organize and sort” method, typified by an A-F grading scale, was the most thorough manner of assessing students given the lack of unifying systems that could track and chart specific skill development. So what school-wide practices support true competency-based education? But times have changed.

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‘Toolkit’ Breaks Down K-12 Districts’ Shifts Into Competency-Based Learning

Marketplace K-12

A new online guide offers resources for K-12 districts trying to implement competency-based learning—and it offers a primer for K-12 companies on those systems' most pressing needs. The post ‘Toolkit’ Breaks Down K-12 Districts’ Shifts Into Competency-Based Learning appeared first on Market Brief.

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How does an intelligent learning platform help teachers create a truly personalized learning environment?

Neo LMS

Using edtech to personalize education for students is already something that many educators do by incorporating technology in teaching activities , such as: Learning management systems (LMSs). Here are the main ILP tools teachers can rely on to personalize learning in and beyond the classroom: 1. Competency-based learning.