8 Ways To Encourage Soft Skills (Core Dispositions) in our Children
This post originally appeared at Getting Smart on August 29, 2015. In this post on soft skills I asked the
September 8, 2015
Archives: CompetencyWorks
I’m So Excited…and I Just Can’t Hide It
The competency education strand at the iNACOL Symposium looks excellent! There are sessions on New Hampshire’s efforts to create a
September 4, 2015
Most Likely to Succeed is Almost a Great Film
I had the chance to watch the film Most Likely to Succeed recently. It is a fantastic film in so
September 3, 2015
Developing a Growth Mindset at Fraser Public Schools
The following is a presentation made at Fraser Public Schools on September 2. Fraser has already invested in integrating technology
September 2, 2015
What’s More Important, High Test Scores or Self-Direction?
This post originally appeared at Getting Smart on August 17, 2015. The education technology discussion is fraught with false dichotomies.
September 1, 2015
Exploring the CBE Landscape
One of the frustrations of those who are considering moving toward a competency-based model is the lack of data available
September 1, 2015
Alternative Credential Adoption in Higher Ed
This post originally appeared at Next Generation Learning Challenges on August 21, 2015. Nanodegrees. Microcredentials. Digital badging. Whatever you might
August 31, 2015
Going International: A Report from Mexico on Competency Education
In case you missed it and want some end-of-summer reading . . . Mexico’s Observatory of Educational Innovation, Tecnologico de
August 28, 2015
Non-Cognitive Skills: Bad Name, Really Important
This post originally appeared at Getting Smart on August 15, 2015. The research is clear, so called non-cognitive skills are
August 27, 2015
What’s Personalization Got to Do with It? On the Road to College and Career Success
I am delighted to have the chance to visit the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative in Hazard, KY and meet with
August 26, 2015