K-12 stakeholders across sectors report enthusiasm for competency-based learning, assessment, and recognition technologies¶
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q2 i? Students, caregivers, educators, and postsecondary and workforce partners expressed enthusiasm for shifts to competency-based learning and assessment models and skill-recognition technology. → Zohal Shah 2024
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Zohal Shah 2024¶
Zohal Shah, Marilys Galindo, Chioma Aso-Hernandez, Christina Luke Luna, Keun-woo Lee, Josh Weisgrau, Teresa Solorzano, Britney Jacobs. (2024). The Promise of Micro-credentials and Learning and Employment Record Technologies for Youth and K-12 Schools. Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/2a854754-2233-4d09-9112-5b2f668321e8 doi:10.51388/20.500.12265/224
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Qualitative findings section of a mixed-methods landscape study with listening tours and cross-sector design sessions in two communities reports that stakeholders across all groups "were all enthusiastic about shifts to competency-based learning and assessment models."
"Students, caregivers, educators, as well as postsecondary and workforce partners, were all enthusiastic about shifts to competency-based learning and assessment models and the use of technology to recognize and share skills."
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K-12 stakeholders across sectors report enthusiasm for competency-based learning, assessment, and recognition technologies |
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K-12 stakeholders across sectors report enthusiasm for competency-based learning, assessment, and recognition technologies |
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