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How online learning contributes to a more inclusive HE experience

Neo LMS

However, they are part of the student population, on college campuses, taking courses with their peers, mostly online lately. One thing that I’ve been thrilled about is that technology and online learning have really supported these students to continue their education, even though the pandemic disrupted many systems and processes.

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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. You have to pass a driver's test in order to get your driver's license.

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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. High school senior Connor Dunbar.

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Four Ways to Redefine Parent Teacher Conferences—With a Little Help from Ironman

Edsurge

Of course, I replaced names with ID numbers). How to integrate social emotional learning —plus a guide to SEL. How to implement blended learning —plus a guide to blended learning. In my first year teaching math, I built and maintained a complex grade book using Google Sheets. Full size image here.

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These Red Flags Signal Competency Education’s Three Biggest Misconceptions

Edsurge

Remember: Students are always at different places in their learning. I implemented blended learning last year and my students are now able to advance upon mastery.” When people suggest that educational software is synonymous with competency education, then I know they don’t get it.

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Competency-Based Education: A Reading Journey

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

This entry is an attempt to compile a useful -- but by no means exhaustive -- list of CBE related books that I personally feel have been either extremely illuminating in pragmatic ways (detailed models, insightful anecdotes, clear "how to's") or it inspired me to stay the course. Often the same book did both! Stack and Jonathan G.

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What do at-risk students, English language learners and adult college students have in common?

The Hechinger Report

In 2017, the education research firm Eduventures issued a report about 175 institutions with some level of CBE, even if just a course or two. BLENDED LEARNING Any instruction that blends the use of computers with human teachers. MASTERY-BASED LEARNING Another term for competency-based learning.