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

Edsurge

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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How online learning contributes to a more inclusive HE experience

Neo LMS

As an educator and Executive Director at the Inclusive Higher Education Certificate Program ( IHECP ), I can honestly say that my students have experienced a smooth transition to the online learning environment. As schools and universities reopen their gates, there’s great hope that there will soon be more in-person learning.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

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. Well, she's got these videos. And I said, Well, then she can't.

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When to Teach Online Classes Live and When to Let Students Learn on Demand

Edsurge

Since the 1990s and the rise of online video conferencing, though, it has been possible for educators to choose which activities in their distance-education courses to conduct synchronously and which to leave as asynchronous. And some live video platforms, including Zoom, give participants the option to connect to the discussion by phone.

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Why Middle Schoolers Thrive in a Self-Paced Classroom

Edsurge

It turns out young adolescents are extremely capable of engaging in self-paced, blended learning. Similar to the flipped classroom, the model is an approach based on blended learning, self-paced instruction, and mastery-based grading. In fact, the traditional way of teaching was what wasn’t working for us.

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Competency-Based Education: A Reading Journey

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

I would argue that the principles laid out in the book are critical for moving to competency-based learning, as you need strong, clear, and consistent standards-based grading (SBG) practices to get there. Bonus: it includes a DVD with video clips! Stack and Jonathan G.

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How to do online learning well? A California district has some answers.

The Hechinger Report

The result was the adoption of “a learner centered, personalized, competency-based” approach that allows students to meet learning goals on their own terms, Rooney said. Related: Why a high-performing district is changing everything with competency-based learning. Does it work?