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Why a high-performing district is changing everything with competency-based learning

The Hechinger Report

Her teacher has embraced competency-based learning, which asks students to take more control in the classroom. Olivia Mone, Melrose High School senior on competency-based learning. “It Acevedo sees teacher buy-in as evidence that competency-based learning is working in Melrose. “I

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When Growth is the Only Path Forward

A Principal's Reflections

During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). After several workshops, I began coaching cycles in the fall of 2022.

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8 Ed-tech organizations every teacher should know about

Neo LMS

Focussing on “breakthrough policies and practices” the association generates significant research, alongside useful annual workshops and symposiums to advance the conversation about education in the US. Main themes that can be found in their work include personalized and competency based learning, blended and online learning.

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What’s the Difference Between Project- and Challenge-Based Learning, Anyway?

Edsurge

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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Personalizing Path & Pace Through Mastery Learning

EdTechTeacher

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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Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

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. I personally have used FlipSnack as a way of creating more interesting workshops instead of a powerpoint or Google Slides.

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State Support, Community Effort: Personalized Learning in South Carolina

Edsurge

They'll be running a workshop on navigating the future of learning at EdSurge Fusion. All you need to do is register for the conference and then grab your spot in their workshop. “We’re really grateful to be one of the key investors and partners in the work that’s happening in South Carolina. We’re in it for the long haul.”