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Competency-Based Education: A Reading Journey

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

Reinventing Crediting for Competency-Based Education: the Mastery Transcript Consortium Model and Beyond by Jonathan E. This book is likely the most "dense" and longest on this list, but it is chock full of very useful examples, anecdotes, and templates. Martin (2010) Don't let the slim nature of this book (151 pages!)

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A school where you can’t fail — it just takes you longer to learn

The Hechinger Report

They get frequent updates on which skills they’ve learned and which ones they need to acquire. Mastery-based learning, also known as proficiency-based or competency-based learning, is taking hold across the country. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter.

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

The Hechinger Report

Fields said the app enabled regular contact with all parents — to discuss grades or attendance issues, for example — not just those who speak English. In the classroom, computer-based programs can give students additional support as they work to master the vocabulary and mechanics of English. “The The actual execution is limited.”.

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Why a K-12 Operating System is the Next Step in the Evolution of Edtech

Edsurge

For example, it didn’t integrate with Google Apps, which we had spent the last three years using. For example, I can purchase a pair of concert tickets using my EventBrite app, and then export the information directly into my iPhone calendar. My colleagues had mixed feelings about it too.

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