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Assessment

Unlocking the Power of Prior Learning Assessment: A Win-Win for Learners, Institutions, and Employers

The saying “you learn something new every day” is more than just a fun cliché—it’s a reflection of how learning happens constantly and in all kinds of contexts, not just in a traditional academic environment. Whether through hands-on work experience, self-study, or unique life situations, people acquire valuable skills and knowledge in many ways.

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Competency-Based Education

Is Competency-Based Education Outshining Traditional Learning for Employers?

As technology rapidly reshapes the economy, the workforce is evolving at an unprecedented pace. These changes bring new skill demands, and organizations need talented workers to drive growth. Unfortunately, outdated hiring practices often make it difficult to find the right candidates, leading to unnecessary labour shortages.

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Artificial Intelligence

Disrupting Education with AI – a Framework

In the 2000s, when ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) became widespread, educators gradually started to look for ways to integrate them in teaching and learning. It quickly became obvious that the added value was not so much if ICT were used or not, but rather how they were used.

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Education

Integrating Automation for Seamless Accreditation Process

Accreditation is a crucial aspect of a post-secondary institution’s identity as it establishes credibility and legitimacy by ensuring that the institution meets high-quality standards. However, the accreditation process is often costly, labour-intensive and time-consuming, involving significant expenses for data collection and accrediting fees. Automating accreditation offers a solution to these challenges.

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Challenges

Overcoming the Challenges of Converting to Competency-Based Education

Competency-Based Education (CBE) is reshaping how teaching and learning are done, focusing on students’ mastery of specific skills rather than their ability to memorize information. Though it’s a more effective way to learn, transitioning to a CBE framework from traditional models can be a challenging endeavour.

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Assessment

Soft Skills: The Most Challenging to Develop and Measure

In CBE, authentic soft skills assessment is essential yet challenging, often reserved for high-stakes internships. Role-playing assessments provide a practical way for students to develop essential soft skills like communication and teamwork in realistic, low-stakes settings, preparing them for professional success. Learn more about the importance of role-playing in soft skill assessment in our latest article!

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Competency-Based Education

Current Trends in Competency-Based Learning in 2024

As Competency-Based Learning reshapes the education system, who is benefiting the most and what factors are driving its growing popularity? Discover the key trends and insights behind the rise of Competency-Based Education in our latest article.

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Assessment

Best Practices for Assessing and Evaluating Skills in a Competency-Based Model

In Competency-Based Education, the traditional notion of seat time takes a backseat; instead, the spotlight shines on mastering the competencies essential for success in a chosen field. So, what are the best practices for effectively assessing and evaluating skills in this innovative model? Discover the insights in our latest article!

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s Role in Personalized Education: Opportunities and Roadblocks

AI is making a significant impact on personalized education by supporting Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs and adapting learning to individual student needs. But as AI plays a larger role in schools, are the benefits outweighing the challenges? Discover how AI is reshaping education and what hurdles still need to be addressed in our latest article.

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