CBE: The UMUC Approach
University of Maryland University College is preparing to offer its first undergraduate competency-based program this fall in Computer Networks and
April 6, 2015
Archives: CompetencyWorks
How Do You Measure Competency? Curriculum Can Help Guide the Way
Competency-based education is not about reformation – it is about transformation. Old processes and models of teaching and learning do
April 2, 2015
Keeping the Focus on Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom
Quite often, the focus of technology use from a student’s vantage point in a proficiency-based system is the production of
March 31, 2015
It Starts with Pedagogy: How Lindsay Unified is Integrating Blended Learning
This is the fifth post in a series on Lindsay Unified High School. See the first, second, third, and fourth posts. The first
March 30, 2015
Rwanda’s Ahead of the Online CBE Learning Curve
Although practitioners may squabble over the definition of competency-based education (CBE), there is a fundamental core of CBE that centers
March 30, 2015
3 Ways Parents Can Spot Student-Centered Learning
This post originally appeared at Getting Smart on February 26, 2015. Recently I had the opportunity to learn alongside my
March 26, 2015
An Interview with Brett Grimm: How Lindsay Unified Serves ELL Students
This is the fourth post in a series on Lindsay Unified High School. See the first, second, third, and fifth posts.
March 25, 2015
Hear Ye, Hear Ye – All Those Who Live in New England
The Nellie Mae Education Foundation just opened up a request for proposals for their Amplifying Student Voice and Leadership work. Through this RFP,
March 24, 2015
It’s Not Just About Time
When asked if Arizona is moving to competency education, I’ve never been quite sure how to reply. It’s home to
March 23, 2015
Colorado Takes Another Step Forward with a New School in Denver
Colorado is an interesting state to watch as it takes steps – both big and little – toward competency education.
March 19, 2015